Owner • Julie Originals • Tucson, AZ
July 2006 – Present
Award-winning branding and creative direction for corporations and non-profits.
July 2006 – Present
Award-winning branding and creative direction for corporations and non-profits.
PASSION PROJECT:
Created Desert Dwellers Flash Cards product line from concept to shelf that teaches children about local wildlife.
Created Desert Dwellers Flash Cards product line from concept to shelf that teaches children about local wildlife.
Creative Marketing Director • FreeFall Aerospace • Tucson, AZ
September 2017 – Present
Directs the brand strategy and the company's creative campaigns for the space tech company.
September 2017 – Present
Directs the brand strategy and the company's creative campaigns for the space tech company.
Adjunct Professor • Pima Community College • Tucson, AZ
January 2021 – Present
Teach graphic design courses in the visual communication associate’s program.
January 2021 – Present
Teach graphic design courses in the visual communication associate’s program.
Art Director • Clear Channel Outdoor • Tucson, AZ
August 2015 – March 2017
Developed out-of-home advertising campaigns using an efficient design process, increasing client satisfaction and leading to upselling printed billboards, digital billboards, and mobile targeting.
August 2015 – March 2017
Developed out-of-home advertising campaigns using an efficient design process, increasing client satisfaction and leading to upselling printed billboards, digital billboards, and mobile targeting.
Adjunct Professor • Southwest University of the Arts • Tucson, AZ
January 2006 – July 2010
Taught Brand Identity, Advertisement Design, Outdoor, History of Graphic Design, Color-theory, Typography, Grid Layout, and Direct Response in the visual communication bachelor’s program.
January 2006 – July 2010
Taught Brand Identity, Advertisement Design, Outdoor, History of Graphic Design, Color-theory, Typography, Grid Layout, and Direct Response in the visual communication bachelor’s program.
Art Director • Mister Car Wash • Tucson, AZ
September 2003 – July 2006
Managed graphic design department for a national chain with 100 locations. Created and oversaw campaigns, including gift programs, displays, interior/exterior signage, and production of brochures, folders, and banners.
September 2003 – July 2006
Managed graphic design department for a national chain with 100 locations. Created and oversaw campaigns, including gift programs, displays, interior/exterior signage, and production of brochures, folders, and banners.
AWARDS
2016 Next Generation Award, American Advertising Federation
2015 Addy Award • Package design for Sonoran Blend Granola
2014 Addy Award • Desert Dwellers Flash Cards
2013 Lumies Award • Emerging Artist Nominee
2010 Inside Tucson Business Up & Comer, Semifinalist
2016 Next Generation Award, American Advertising Federation
2015 Addy Award • Package design for Sonoran Blend Granola
2014 Addy Award • Desert Dwellers Flash Cards
2013 Lumies Award • Emerging Artist Nominee
2010 Inside Tucson Business Up & Comer, Semifinalist
EDUCATION
Lead Tucson • Greater Tucson Leadership
Masters of Business • University of Phoenix, GPA: 3.7
Bachelors of Graphic Design • Drexel University, GPA: 3.3
Lead Tucson • Greater Tucson Leadership
Masters of Business • University of Phoenix, GPA: 3.7
Bachelors of Graphic Design • Drexel University, GPA: 3.3
SKILLS
Leadership • Creative Direction • Branding • Illustration • Graphic Design • Web Design • CMS • Digital Advertising• Design-Thinking • Marketing • Social Media • UX • Customer Experience
Leadership • Creative Direction • Branding • Illustration • Graphic Design • Web Design • CMS • Digital Advertising• Design-Thinking • Marketing • Social Media • UX • Customer Experience
SOFTWARE
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Wordpress • Microsoft Office •
Constant Contact • Mail Chimp
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Wordpress • Microsoft Office •
Constant Contact • Mail Chimp
ASSOCIATIONS
Chair of Women in the Workforce, Arizona Technology Council
Creative Mornings Tucson, Organizer
Local First Arizona, Past Board Member
Startup Tucson
Chair of Women in the Workforce, Arizona Technology Council
Creative Mornings Tucson, Organizer
Local First Arizona, Past Board Member
Startup Tucson
SEND JULIE A MESSAGE
Thank you!