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Burbank, Ca

• Developing package layouts based on brand DNA (partnering with Brand team)• Art directing and prepping for photo shoots• Creating presentation assets, comp packages, etc.• Working independently with external creative resources• Understanding QA and legal package requirements and apply to packaging• Partnering with Structural engineer to create break-frame packaging• Identifying new printing techniques & packaging trends• Participating in brainstorms• Seeking… Show more • Developing package layouts based on brand DNA (partnering with Brand team)• Art directing and prepping for photo shoots• Creating presentation assets, comp packages, etc.• Working independently with external creative resources• Understanding QA and legal package requirements and apply to packaging• Partnering with Structural engineer to create break-frame packaging• Identifying new printing techniques & packaging trends• Participating in brainstorms• Seeking out and applying current trends and insights Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Creating innovative new candy and chocolate items as well as toys and candy dispensers. Working on in-house products and brands as well as licensed products from major studios.Primary Responsibilities: • Collaborating with creative team on product designs, packaging artwork and mechanicals. • Creating digital mock-ups/renderings and comps for new products.• Producing assets for trade shows.• Preparing Product Sell Sheets and other Sales Collateral.• Creating Web… Show more Creating innovative new candy and chocolate items as well as toys and candy dispensers. Working on in-house products and brands as well as licensed products from major studios.Primary Responsibilities: • Collaborating with creative team on product designs, packaging artwork and mechanicals. • Creating digital mock-ups/renderings and comps for new products.• Producing assets for trade shows.• Preparing Product Sell Sheets and other Sales Collateral.• Creating Web Graphics, Social Media Imagery, etc. • Using studio-provided style guides in product design, packaging and related assets.• Editing product images to meet the needs of various forms of media.• Maintaining library of digital assets and distribute, as necessary, internally and externally. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Clients have included:Just Play ProductsSet up and modified displays, signage and wall graphics to accommodate the product showroom.IncaseConceptualized and designed packaging for Incase's ICON and ICON Slim Packs to enhance the perceived value and unboxing experience for online orders.Design AnnexDesigned and coordinated production of pool floaties for kids in the shape of muscles.Lucky GroupRedesigned packaging for various lines of plush… Show more Clients have included:Just Play ProductsSet up and modified displays, signage and wall graphics to accommodate the product showroom.IncaseConceptualized and designed packaging for Incase's ICON and ICON Slim Packs to enhance the perceived value and unboxing experience for online orders.Design AnnexDesigned and coordinated production of pool floaties for kids in the shape of muscles.Lucky GroupRedesigned packaging for various lines of plush products.The KingpinsCreated various assets for the promotion of their textile events, including company website, marketing collateral, mascot sculpture and illustrations. Show less

Shanghai City, China

Management Experience: • Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve 200% increase in lessons sold.• Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.• Worked directly with Sales department to achieve increase in customer satisfaction and retention.• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.• Reduced overhead by taking on more responsibility with creative and administrative projects.

Shanghai City, China

• Spearheaded Clayzee brand, including product, packaging and marketing materials, culminating in a 3-year contract with Tomy UK.• Managed all phases of product development, from concept to production.• Designed advertisements, tradeshow signage, and catalogs from concept through completion.• Developed company web page to effectively advertise products and services.• Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.• Supervised the work of ten… Show more • Spearheaded Clayzee brand, including product, packaging and marketing materials, culminating in a 3-year contract with Tomy UK.• Managed all phases of product development, from concept to production.• Designed advertisements, tradeshow signage, and catalogs from concept through completion.• Developed company web page to effectively advertise products and services.• Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.• Supervised the work of ten team members, offering constructive feedback on their work performance.• Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed, increasing productivity by 25%.• Maintained positive vendor relations. Show less

Industry, Ca

• Designed new on-brand and licensed kids' products to effectively sell to major retailers. • Coordinated design meetings and decisions across multiple internal departments and teams.• Liaised with Managers for creative direction to develop commercially-viable products and packaging.• Collaborated with Marketing Director to execute collateral creation projects.• Created and presented 2D and 3D concepts to company executives and licensors.• Directed and reviewed final… Show more • Designed new on-brand and licensed kids' products to effectively sell to major retailers. • Coordinated design meetings and decisions across multiple internal departments and teams.• Liaised with Managers for creative direction to develop commercially-viable products and packaging.• Collaborated with Marketing Director to execute collateral creation projects.• Created and presented 2D and 3D concepts to company executives and licensors.• Directed and reviewed final mechanicals, reducing issues in print and production.• Researched current and emerging product and graphic design trends.• Updated and maintained graphics library records. Show less

Covina, Ca

• Designed on trend products, packaging and POS displays for Gift, Stationery and Home lines.• Reported to art director on lead times and tracked project progress to meet strict deadlines.• Communicated with licensors on product revisions and approvals.

Burbank, Ca

• Collaborated with lead character artists on new artwork for style guides.• Reviewed, amended and approved licensee product submissions for both hard and soft lines.