Hi there!

My name is Julia and I’m a graphic designer currently working as an Associate Designer at Newell Brands in the Home Fragrance division. I also have experience in photography, illustration, social media, video editing, and writing!

Art in the early years

I was born and raised in a small town outside Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up, art was always my favorite subject in school. I loved drawing, painting, and was constantly doodling in my notebooks. When I was in high school, I was inducted into the National Art Honors Society. When touring colleges, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in a creative field. I toured Johnson & Wales during my junior year in 2018 and fell in love with their innovative design spaces. I knew I wanted to study graphic design right then and there, and committed to JWU a year later.

Choosing to study graphic design at Johnson & Wales was one of the best decisions I could have made. I chose the print design focus path, as I discovered early in my college career that I loved all things print. I excelled in the program, creating multiple portfolio-ready projects while learning from my talented professors. I made Dean’s list every semester and quickly knew that graphic design was for me. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Graphic Design in 2024, and am so grateful for the opportunities I had at this incredible institution.

In my previous roles as a Digital Marketer at Johnson & Wales University, a Graphic Design Intern at Ginkgo Bioworks, and a Student Designer for the Potter League for Animals, I was able to expand on my design skills in the professional world, as well as develop professional skills such as teamwork and time management. In my current role as an Associate Designer for Newell Brands - Home Fragrance, I have collaborated on retail campaigns, led event campaigns for the flagship store, and most recently, taken on the responsibility of creating Product Detail Pages for all products. This variety of projects has allowed me to gain experience in all spaces which has allowed me to expand my portfolio and gain useful skills for future endeavors.