Julie Madden Le

Product Surface Pattern Design Manager, Cool Gear International

South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States

About

Creative and experienced designer specializing in social stationery in the consumer goods market. Specialties: Illustration, Graphic Design, Repeat Patterns, Trend Forecasting, Typography, Catalog Design, Consumer Goods, Product Development, Social Stationery, In House Product Design, Private Label Design, Styling, Visual Presentations, Packaging Design, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

Experience

  • Product Surface Pattern Design Manager at Cool Gear International
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • IG Design Group Americas, Inc (14 yrs 9 mos)
    • Design Manager
      Mar 2017 - Mar 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Manage design team from concept through final launched product. Aid in the creativity of the product line & direction. Research trends across all markets for design and color direction and present to design team and customers. Develop and art direct trend themes and color palettes in relation to client needs and budgets. Work closely with Creative Director, Product Development, and sales team to prepare range structures and plan-o-grams for in-house product offerings and outside accounts, including Barnes & Noble, Pier One, World Market, and The Container Store. Develop and source seasonal fixtures for custom product offering and POP displays.

    • Assistant Design Manager
      Mar 2015 - Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Senior Designer
      Mar 2010 - Mar 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Production Artist/Designer at Faux Designs
    Apr 2006 - Jun 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Created and executed designs for foil stamped imprintable all occasion and holiday invitations and stationery.