Julia Leaver

About Julia Leaver

A brand is a living organism. I create and revitalize brands by designing experiential ecosystems that connect deeply and inspire brand love. Which just means. we see you, we love you, let\'s hang out. As a hands-on design leader, my expertise spans brand, editorial, and packaging design in the lifestyle, design, health, and wellness sectors. Guided by data and intuition, I infuse brands with humanity, intelligence, personality, style, and a point of view. Boring is just so boring, we want to get real with you. I\'m a trusted creative thought partner and strategic advisor to founders and executive teams. I\'ve faced seemingly impossible challenges, navigated unpredictable emerging markets, collaborated to solve complex problems, and led the launch of numerous new products. I bring a unique blend of East-Coast-meets-West-Coast attitude, both forthright and with a dash of diplomacy and humor. Experimental and curious by nature, I\'m a wayfinder exploring the revolution underfoot — AI — to help build thoughtful and enduring brands into new frontiers. You\'re gonna need a good human on your side to play nice with the robots.

Experience

1. Chief Design Officer

   Kikoko

   Dec 2018 — Present

   Kikoko is a leading California-based cannabis wellness brand producing organic, trustworthy, premium herbal teas, mints, tablets, tinctures and Manuka honey. We use organically sun-grown cannabis with top-shelf organic herbs to ensure plant-based health with no pesticides, carcinogens, or ingredients you can\'t read.Our product formulations are based on the latest cannabis research, and are specifically designed to improve sleep, reduce pain & anxiety, enhance positive thinking, and increase libido and sexual satisfaction.

Education

• Hamilton College

  BA, Art History / English

  1987 — 1991

• California College of the Arts

  MFA, Design

  2000 — 2002