I'm Dawn Bowen, a packaging, branding and graphic communication designer with a career spanning since 2005. I specialise in packaging design, branding and print, with hands-on experience across product development, packaging management and POS. I work with a broad range of clients in drink, food and cosmetics, and have collaborated with major brands including Hovis, Thornton’s, Mrs Crimbles, Lindt and Clipper Tea. In 2016 I founded my own design business to diversify my work and broaden my skill set. I have since delivered packaging, branding and print projects for a wide variety of clients, managed artwork and production workflows for packaging and POS, and maintained strong relationships with factories and print houses to ensure quality and consistency across brands.

Dawn Bowen

I'm Dawn Bowen, a packaging, branding and graphic communication designer with a career spanning since 2005. I specialise in packaging design, branding and print, with hands-on experience across product development, packaging management and POS. I work with a broad range of clients in drink, food and cosmetics, and have collaborated with major brands including Hovis, Thornton’s, Mrs Crimbles, Lindt and Clipper Tea. In 2016 I founded my own design business to diversify my work and broaden my skill set. I have since delivered packaging, branding and print projects for a wide variety of clients, managed artwork and production workflows for packaging and POS, and maintained strong relationships with factories and print houses to ensure quality and consistency across brands.

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I’m Dawn Bowen, a packaging, branding and graphic communication designer with a career spanning since 2005. I specialise in packaging design, branding and print, with hands-on experience across product development, packaging management and POS. I work with a broad range of clients in drink, food and cosmetics, and have collaborated with major brands including Hovis, Thornton’s, Mrs Crimbles, Lindt and Clipper Tea.

In 2016 I founded my own design business to diversify my work and broaden my skill set. I have since delivered packaging, branding and print projects for a wide variety of clients, managed artwork and production workflows for packaging and POS, and maintained strong relationships with factories and print houses to ensure quality and consistency across brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Owner - Creative Designer at Dawn Bowen Design (Self-employed)
November 1, 2016 - Present
Founded a design business to diversify capabilities in graphic and packaging design, branding and print. Worked with clients across drink, food and cosmetics, setting up artwork and production cutters for packaging, POS, advertising and signage. Collaborated with large brands including Hovis, Thornton’s, Mrs Crimbles, Lindt and Clipper Tea.
Product Designer at Lifemarque
May 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016
Product designer for the Little Life range, taking products from concept through to production. Conducted market research and trend analysis; collaborated with Disney and Marvel on licensed products; designed packaging and BOMs; managed development with factories in China.
Packaging Designer/Structural & Graphic at Harrods
February 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014
Managed packaging and artwork for Harrods brands, resolving print and store presentation issues. Created new product range concepts, focusing on shelf impact, target markets and brand consistency. Worked on embossing for tins, foiling and bespoke card packaging for the Food Hall.
Structural Packaging Designer/Design Manager at WK Thomas / Bunzl
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Produced packaging samples, ran production trials, liaised with production engineers to optimise manufacturing. Managed artwork creation aligned with client branding, oversaw print readiness and approvals, and contributed to stand-alone exhibition design and manufacturing.
Graphic Designer / Packaging Production Artist / Structural Packaging Designer at Markwins International / Markwins Beauty Products
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Developed structural packaging and artwork for beauty ranges across Western Europe and the UK. Produced branding materials and point-of-sale stands, liaised with suppliers (including China), ensured packaging regulations compliance, and contributed to marketing collateral.
Graphic Designer/Intern at Beacon Branding
June 1, 2005 - July 31, 2005
Internship in New York; contributed ideas for logos and packaging concepts while gaining exposure to branding projects.
Junior Graphic Designer at Room 58
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Branding projects, website development and work for Harley Davidson. Created guidelines, presentations for Barcelona and contributed to re-branding launches.

Education

BA Honours Packaging, Branding and Graphic Communication (Branding and Packaging Design) at The Surrey Institute of Art and Design
September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2005
Higher National Diploma 3D Design at Swindon College
September 1, 2001 - July 1, 2003
GNVQ Art and Design Advanced at Gloscat College
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2001
General National Vocational Qualification Art and Design Intermediate at Gloscat College Gloucester
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999

Qualifications

Adobe After Effects Training (Certificated)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Dreamweaver and Web Design Development – BCOT
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing - BCOT
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment