Karen Linden

Food Specialist Food Stylist @Hormel Foods

Austin, MN, US

Hormel Foods 2018 – PresentFood Stylist/Food Specialist, Austin, MN• Prepare, plan, and execute complex projects as the lead of Hormel Food Studio• Develop original recipes used for advertising, package labels, promotions and corporate communications• Lead and integrate cross-functional teams of internal departments and outside agencies to identify, create and execute key deliverables• Provide culinary insight/trends such as ingredient and flavor recommendations for the development of differentiated and unique products• Ensure excellent communication between various departments throughout recipe development, testing, photography and food styling for the professional production of food content for numerous brands, clients, and audiences• Manage an expansive network of experienced freelance photographers, food stylists, and other industry experts to develop corporate knowledge production and bring projects from concept to final product under strict time constraints• Leverage technical expertise to assure quality, attractive content within the scope of corporate policies, departmental standards, and protection of intellectual property

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science (BS)