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I'm Emma Steinbauer, a brand and packaging designer based in Northeast Ohio with nearly a decade of hands-on experience creating visually striking, effective packaging solutions that resonate with consumers and stand out on shelves.
My work has been featured in major retailers including Costco, Walmart, and Home Depot — demonstrating an ability to blend creative design with the real-world demands of retail environments. I design packaging that's beautiful, practical, and built to perform at scale.
Every project starts with listening. Before I pick up a pencil or open a file, I make sure I deeply understand what the brand is, who it's for, and what it needs to communicate — because great design is only possible when it's built on genuine understanding. That's why clients come back, and why the work holds up over time.
I work with a wide range of clients — from early-stage founders building their brand for the first time to established companies refreshing an identity that no longer reflects who they've become. Whatever the starting point, my goal is always the same: to create something that feels unmistakably right for your brand and genuinely connects with the people you're trying to reach.
What I value most in client relationships is directness and clarity — knowing exactly what success looks like before the work begins, and holding myself accountable to delivering it. I don't believe in long, meandering processes. I move quickly, communicate clearly, and produce work that I'm proud to put my name on.
Available for consumer brands looking for a packaging designer with proven retail experience at the largest scale.
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I had the pleasure of working with Emma Steinbauer a few years ago, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Emma is incredibly dependable—someone you can trust to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. She is detail-oriented and thoughtful in her approach, ensuring that every project is executed with precision.
I had the pleasure of working with Emma Steinbauer a few years ago, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Emma is incredibly dependable—someone you can trust to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. She is detail-oriented and thoughtful in her approach, ensuring that every project is executed with precision.
I had the pleasure of working with Emma while she temped for us in a large company. Emma is very skilled, technical and also very creative. She created some logos that are very well done and her attention to detail is outstanding. She has great packaging skill as well. In addition, Emma is very pleasant and fun to work with.
Emma was one of the most dependable student employees I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Whenever I had a project that needed to be completed with excellence, I hand-picked her because I knew she would go above and beyond. She is incredibly resourceful, requiring little supervision while still delivering high-quality work. Beyond her strong work ethic.
