I'm Julie Collins, a graphic designer and consultant who transforms brands and publications through clear, compelling visual concepts. I specialize in branding, print production, and digital design, delivering thoughtful solutions that align with business goals and resonate with audiences. Over the years I've partnered with top advertising and marketing agencies as well as in-house teams, bringing a solid production workflow, attention to detail, and responsive service to every project. I thrive under deadlines and enjoy collaborating with marketing teams to drive growth across print, packaging, and social media.

Julie Collins

I'm Julie Collins, a graphic designer and consultant who transforms brands and publications through clear, compelling visual concepts. I specialize in branding, print production, and digital design, delivering thoughtful solutions that align with business goals and resonate with audiences. Over the years I've partnered with top advertising and marketing agencies as well as in-house teams, bringing a solid production workflow, attention to detail, and responsive service to every project. I thrive under deadlines and enjoy collaborating with marketing teams to drive growth across print, packaging, and social media.

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I’m Julie Collins, a graphic designer and consultant who transforms brands and publications through clear, compelling visual concepts. I specialize in branding, print production, and digital design, delivering thoughtful solutions that align with business goals and resonate with audiences.

Over the years I’ve partnered with top advertising and marketing agencies as well as in-house teams, bringing a solid production workflow, attention to detail, and responsive service to every project. I thrive under deadlines and enjoy collaborating with marketing teams to drive growth across print, packaging, and social media.

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Work Experience

Consultant at Julie Collins Design
January 1, 2004 - Present
Create and implement marketing collateral, including logo creation and branding, brochures, promotions, trade show displays, product and music CD packaging, and 300-page strategy guides. Transformed marketing objectives into design solutions, delivering compelling graphics aligned with business needs. Built trusted relationships with award-winning advertising and marketing agencies as well as small and large businesses, delivering projects within defined budgets, objectives, and deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Creative Circle, Honeywell Industrial Safety
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Followed Honeywell design language and branding guidelines to create packaging and marketing materials for the Safety Division. Collaborated with Marketing to meet goals by creating packaging, publications, large format graphics, advertisements, email campaigns and landing pages.
Graphic Designer at Honeywell Safety Products
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Followed new Honeywell design language and branding guidelines to create packaging and marketing materials for existing and new product introductions in Hearing and Safety Division. Collaborated with Marketing and Engineering to meet goals by maintaining corporate requirements, including international regulations and country of origin audits. Managed high volume of artwork, working closely with purchasing and outside vendors, documenting approvals, and updating information.
Graphic Designer at Chipton Ross, Honeywell
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Created packaging and marketing materials for Hearing Division of Honeywell Safety Products International, Inc. Completed graphic design, production, and pre-press work, including layout, image creation, retouching, and color. Recommended new computer and software updates, converting outdated files and streamlining workflow with other Honeywell design departments and vendors. Advanced packaging assets by simplifying file creation, retouching photos, and improving design of existing products. Accelerated Hearing’s NPI progress with sensitivity to deadlines, identifying problem areas and implementing innovative solutions.
Graphic Designer, Retoucher, and Pre-Press Specialist at VERTIS, INC.
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003
Managed art department with oversight of up to 7 designers. Directed a wide range of creative projects from design to delivery. Coordinated resources and deadlines. Key member of leadership overseeing Chromium Graphics Printing Technology acquisition, training new team members, and executing large-scale design work. Recruited and hired during company transition, collaborating with color department, retouching photos to enhance marketing campaigns for leading brands such as Nordstrom, Skyy Vodka, and Callaway Golf. Partnered with marketing to create promotional graphics for Vertis West Coast divisions, designing advertisements, marketing collateral, magazines, training manuals, trade show and large-format displays, and packaging.
Graphic Designer at Creative Circle (Honeywell Industrial Safety)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Graphic Designer (part-time/remote). Followed Honeywell design language and branding guidelines to create packaging and marketing materials for the Safety Division. Collaborated with Marketing to achieve goals by producing packaging, publications, large-format graphics, advertisements, email campaigns, and landing pages.

Education

Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Associate of Arts (AA) in Graphic Design and Communications (Honors) at Al Collins Graphic Design School
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (in progress) at Kent State University
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Associate of Art (AA) - Graphic Design and Communications (Honors) at Al Collins Graphic Design School
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail