Julie van Leeuwen

Julie Van Leeuwen is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in the toy and entertainment industries. Currently serving as Senior Design Manager at MGA Entertainment since June 2021, Julie leads design management for Girl brands, emphasizing cohesive product lines through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Prior roles include Art Director for Disney Brands at Jakks Pacific, where Julie directed a team to maintain brand consistency, and Senior Brand Designer at MGA Entertainment, focusing on branding for Little Tikes. Julie's career began as a Junior Designer at Delta Creative, creating packaging for Toys R Us private label products, and included experience as an Art Instructor at Young Rembrandts. Julie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach.