Adam Ostegard Email & Phone Number

United States

• Manage the design and development of multiple products within the Collectibles business.
• Oversee development and design of the Collectibles, Hardlines, Toys and Inventor Relations business.
• Provide art direction and support to artists, sculptors and factories.
• Oversee entire development process from concept to final product.
• Partner with brand team and licensees for strategic planning and product development.
• Collaborate with social media influencers to create one-of-a-kind products for retail.

Shanghai China

• Create original character art and product design for all aspects of the Shanghai Disneyland Resort. Train local staff on storytelling and character integrity of Disney, Marvel and Star Wars brands.
• Oversee development and design of the Hardlines, Collectibles, Softlines, Toys, Food and Beverage business.
• Design specialized art for style guides that revolve around Shanghai Disneyland.
• Incorporate key Chinese elements into both character and product design.
• Work closely with outside vendors and manage the timelines and deliverables.
• Help in the creation and overall designs for marketing and advertising materials.

• Design and develop product lines for licensed and non-licensed preschool toys.
• Creative development of preschool television entertainment:o PAW Patrolo Rusty Rivets
• Mentor and train interns in toy design.
• Manage the Marshmallow foam furniture business to lower production costs and minimize production time.
• Create original graphics and characters for products, style guides and packaging.
• Work with outside vendors with managing the project budget and processing invoices.

• Communicate with overseas manufacturers to ensure that product is handled in a timely manner.
• Manage a product development plan to track the creative process.
• Travel to Asia on a bi-monthly basis working closely with multiple factories on quality control and production.
• Assist factory owners and staff in meeting the product deadlines.
• Create original online content including commercials and short films showcasing exclusive products.
• Host Sideshow booth at San Diego Comic Con.

• Supervise and Art Direct the approvals for licensees through concept process to final product.
• Manage a team of seven artists.
• Oversee development and design of the Preschool, Film and TV, Direct Source, Vault Characters, Disney Shopping, Collectibles and Toys business.
• Maintain quick turnarounds on approvals that enable our partners to keep tight production schedules.
• Oversee all aspects of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise including manufacturing, cost and design.
• Develop business plans, line lists and artwork/photo files for the upcoming film and television properties.