Louisa Schlegel

Interfaced with customers about packaging needs and worked with customers to bring their designs into reality. Created designs/new artwork based on customer needs and production capabilities. Translated customer artwork into accurate print ready production art files for flexographic and die cutting presses.

Graphic Designer at Smurfit Westrock (2021-10 – 2025-11)

• Interfaced with customers about packaging needs and worked with customers to bring their designs into reality.
• Created designs/new artwork based on customer needs and production capabilities.
• Translated customer artwork into accurate print ready production art files for flexographic and die cutting presses.
• Used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Artios CAD to prepare art files for finalized art for customer approval and tooling vendors.
• Ensured all artwork met all technical and production requirements including dielines, bleeds, trapping, screens, and resolutions in all vector artwork.
• Communicated to the customer improvements, enhancements, and changes to designs for cost effectiveness and machine capabilities.
• Collaborated with multiple teams (i.e. sales, production and customer service) to resolve any issues and obstacles throughout the development process.
• Checked new tooling for correct size, graphics, and errors or damage. Responsible for interactions with print plate vendors about requesting quotes for all repairs/replacements. Coordinated pick ups and returns for print plates to respond to due dates.

Graphic Designer at Freelance (2021-04 – 2021-10)

• Communicated with client virtually by email and Zoom to receive assignments and critique designs.
• Researched color, typography, illustrations and art style to reflect client's needs.
• Prepared and illustrated multiple iterations of product.

Graphic Design Intern at My Pet Defense (2020-03 – 2020-05)

• Communicated with colleagues virtually by email, Slack and Zoom to receive assignments, and critique designs.
• Developed and designed logos for a new brand the company was exploring.
• Prepared and illustrated multiple iterations of give away stickers for a monthly theme.
• Devised illustrations and patterns for package design within company package dielines.

Graphic Design Intern at Green Living AZ Magazine (2019-06 – 2019-08)

• Prepared magazine ads for clients.
• Assisted with company projects to promote the magazine.

Graphic Design Intern at First Page Marketing (2019-04 – 2019-05)

• Designed social media ads for the company.
• Researched typography and presented type studies for a new company brand.
• Assisted the company with a variety of assignments.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design – Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) (2018 – 2021)

Certificate in Media Arts: Digital Animation – Phoenix College (2014 – 2015)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting – Northern Arizona University (NAU) (2009 – 2014)