My name is Stephanie Szarwark and I’m a packaging designer based in San Francisco, California. I love helping tiny teams with killer products stand out on store shelves.
Currently focused on developing brand systems for new startups and re-designing packaging systems for established brands. Managed junior designers while working on in-house teams. Experience with Vandercook Letterpress. Etsy shop: The Outer Sunset.
Managed Mina Protocol and Mina Foundation brand systems. Work involved UI/UX, advertising, social assets, storyboarding, naming, and copy writing. Collaborated with events team on presentations, conference booths, event activations, and producing giveaway items. Directed outside contractors and vendors to produce digital and physical assets.
Lead visual designer on several brand and packaging re-brands. Worked closely with brand strategy team on writing, user insights, and product line concepts. Researched, wrote, and designed pitch presentations. Collaborated with the industrial design team, advised junior designers and managed an intern.