Julia Lea
About Julia Lea
Julia Lea is a Senior Art Director with extensive experience in the creative industry, currently working at ReserveBar since 2022. She has previously held senior roles at various publishing companies, including Wine Enthusiast and SOHO Publishing, and has a strong background in art direction and design.
Work at ReserveBar
Julia Lea currently serves as Senior Art Director at ReserveBar, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the creative direction of projects, ensuring that design and layout meet the company's standards and client expectations. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to drive creative initiatives and maintain high-quality standards in image production and art direction.
Previous Experience in Art Direction
Before joining ReserveBar, Julia Lea held several significant positions in the field of art direction. She worked as Senior Art Director at SOHO Publishing for one year from 2005 to 2006. Following that, she served as Creative Director at Harris Publications from 2007 to 2009. She also worked as Senior Art Director at The Publishing Partnership from 2003 to 2004 and as Digital Creative Director at Wine Enthusiast from 2013 to 2022, where she honed her skills in leading creative projects and managing teams.
Education and Expertise
Julia Lea studied at RMIT University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Art Direction and Advertising from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust program at WSET—International Wine School, achieving Certificates in Levels 1 and 2 with Distinction. Her educational background supports her expertise in both creative direction and the wine industry.
Achievements in Creative Direction
Julia Lea has a proven track record in creative direction, recognized for her ability to guide teams through the creative product life cycle. She has successfully developed and executed innovative strategies for key feature shoots and has been instrumental in restructuring online editorial brands. Her experience includes presenting compelling layouts to clients and executing integrated campaigns across various media.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
Julia Lea excels in leveraging her leadership skills to mentor creative and development teams. She is adept at partnering cross-functionally to build consensus and ensure that design projects meet milestones, deadlines, and budget requirements. Her leadership approach focuses on fostering creativity and collaboration within teams to achieve client satisfaction.