ksonheim@gmail.com
Dec 2019
Summer 2018
April 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Design, Minor, UX
Deskish.com, Berlin, Germany
Design Intern
The Design Kids Bootcamp
Design Workshop
Employment
Present
Graphic Designer II
- Designs packaging for the Home & Bath department, creating original concepts and cohesive extensions across product lines.
- Prepares accurate print-ready files with attention to dielines, materials, & manufacturing specs.
- Applies strong production knowledge to ensure files meet buyer and industry requirements and supports product development as needed.
- Develops trend-driven, audience-focused designs aligned with retail positioning, including concise supporting copy.
- Designs a wide range of project types across print & digital platforms for diverse clients.
- Collaborates with clients to conceptualize & create visuals that effectively communicate brand messaging, meeting tight deadlines to deliver high-quality results.
- Oversees projects from concept to production, optimizing assets for print and digital.
March 2024
Graphic Designer
- Co-founded creative collective with partner Elise Glaser with the goal of creating work inspired by childlike glee.
- Created & designed brand identity, website (goopygirls.com)
- Curated annual publication showcasing photography, art, and writing from 20+ contributors.
- Conceptualized and designed immersive editorial layouts, encouraging readers to engage with themes of play and wonder.
- Communicated with printer and delivered print ready files to ensure the magazine was of the highest quality.
Junior Designer
- Designed creative for a diverse set of clients that aligned to client creative briefs and direction from Art Director and Executive Creative Director.
- Produced work for brand identity projects, marketing materials, digital assets, UX/UI design and more.
May 2022
Creative Graphic Designer
- Directed the rebranding of a personal care and wellness brand, including a complete overhaul of the visual identity, product packaging, and e-commerce platform.
- Developed marketing campaigns, social media assets, and email drip sequences, resulting in a 20% increase in customer retention.
- Designed and produced sustainable packaging solutions for third-party cosmetic products, working closely with manufacturers to achieve brand consistency.
Publication Design
Interaction Design
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Packaging Design
Print Set-up
UX / UI Design
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Brand Strategy
Copywriting
Tools
Procreate
Figma
CSM Web Builders
Shopify
Rhino
Blender
Clients
ByAva
Wizards of the Coast
Nuun
Morphe
Amazon
Costco
Good Culture
Rover
Dairy Farmers of America
Go Raw