Steve Lathrop

About Steve Lathrop

Senior level graphic design professional with over 25 years experience, half of which for…

Experience

1. Senior Graphic Designer Packaging Designer

   UNCAS INTERNATIONAL

   Feb 2020 — Present · RI, US

   Works in tandem with in-house merchants, marketing and sales teams, as well as jewelry designers to design and develop eye-catching, cost-effective product packaging, packaging mocks, product displays, prints, and graphics for the jewelry and accessories industry.Takes into consideration consumer tastes, seasonal and market trends as well as product details to conceptualize package designs (both visually, graphically and structurally through the creation and development of engineering spec drawings to be sent to various manufacturers to produce.As a packaging designer, I\'ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of the industry\'s most recognizable brands in the jewelry packaging space, translating their core values into tangible, market-ready designs. My work spans from conceptualization to production, consistently delivering innovative and impactful packaging solutions that not only captivate consumers but also drive significant market presence for these industry leaders. Such brands include Nordstrom, Disney, Daisy Fuentes, Laundry, Kohl\'s, Walmart, Rachel Roy, Ivory Ella, Hallmark, and FAO Schwarz.

Education

• Rhode Island College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design and Illustration

  1988 — 1993

• Rhode Island School of Design

  Digital Illustration and Design

  1999 — 2001