Driven by building things that matter to people.
Currently
Julia works as a consultant in the consumer market and operates a creative production studio in Stamford, Connecticut. She enjoys the versatility and fast-paced nature of product and brand development and management. When she isn't thinking of her next big idea for a business, she is found Sprinting with her colleagues.
Formally trained as an industrial designer and innovator, her knack for strategic thinking, conceptualization, go-get-em attitude, and team management quickly catapulted her into the industry and recognized as a visionary leader. In her work for some of the world's most beloved brands, she built 100's of products and led teams to expand brand portfolio's in housewares, electronics, toys, sporting goods, services, experiential design, set design, film and photography production, media channels, and direct to consumer products.
Previously
Julia worked at Quirky Inc. as a Design Director on the Product Team. She was responsible for managing and leading several categories as well as the Powered by Quirky Ideation Teams. Prior to that, she worked at Fahrenheit 212 where her passion for design-driven innovation, fused with her interests in consumer interaction and product aesthetic were just the spark she was looking for as a designer. She often found herself assisting both the innovation team and design team concurrently throughout the ideation process.
An IDSA Merit Award Nominee and graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design Magna Cum Laude, Julia immediately moved from her native state of Ohio to Connecticut to work for the product design consultancy Evo Design. While at Evo, Julia quickly realized that good design doesn’t exist unless it’s supported by a good idea. This mindset and passion to drive innovative thinking informed her process management and design for leading brands.
Clients
Waring / Le Creuset / Samsung / LG / Rubbermaid / Preserve / Target / Part & Sum / Cuisinart / Discovery / Hamilton Beach / Tupperware / Amazon / Jet / Spin Master / Sam's Club / Paravel / Citizen Watch / Flow Alkaline Spring Water / Buzzfeed / Food Network / Sarah Flint / Draper James/ Wrong Creative / Shine / BarkBox / Camp / Caraway / Crazy Strong / Makku / New York Post / Status Audio / Twice / Sonder / Victoria’s Secret / Vineyard Vines / Martell / Amazon / Flex / Supersmalls / Scott’s Miracle Grow / Housebar / Daring / Shop Japan / New York Post / Alexa / Harry's / PR Soles / Fyte / GE Appliances / Spry & Mighty / Bic / IBM / Camp / Nike / Coca Cola / Campbell's / Quirky Inc. / Diageo / Maybelline
*Partial Client List
“We are excited to have Julia Troy on the podcast this week. Julia talks about discovering industrial design from her art teacher and getting her first job at Evo design. After cutting her teeth at Evo Design, Julia went to work on more future-forward projects at Fahrenheit 212. Julia talks about working at Quirky with James and pulling all-nighters. Julia moved up to a director role at Quirky and shares insights on managing other designers. After Quirky, Julia talks about pursuing her freelance career fulltime and leading design sprints for companies. You can find us on instagram @minordetailspod ,@nickpbaker, @idrawonreceipts”
Click below to view a small sample of my work.