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I am responsible for spearheading cross-discipline leadership across product development, graphic design, narrative, engineering, and project management teams within Hasbro's strategy gaming division. Engaging with the fan community through various social channels and applications, I gather valuable consumer feedback, share compelling product details, and build credibility and brand equity among enthusiasts of game systems.My efforts and dedication resulted in a promotion from Senior Creative Director to Design & Development Lead at Avalon Hill. This shift marked a transition from visionary leadership to a pivotal role as a central business influencer, guiding decisions beyond the visual spectrum. I facilitated a seamless transition from a larger team dynamic to a dynamic duo with my marketing counterpart, assuming a leadership position that exerts comprehensive influence over every facet of Avalon Hill's business landscape.Key Achievements:• Formulated and communicated comprehensive multi-year product vision and brand strategy to internal and external partners for multiple game systems within AVALON HILL'S portfolio to ensure consistent and impactful brand representation.• Developed formalized brand pillars for all game systems in the business category to promote cohesion and recognition.• Collaborated with global marketing partner to establish and execute business goals and objectives for new product launches and brand expressions within global strategy gaming business, achieving alignment between marketing and development efforts.• Oversaw and mentored Avalon Hill design & development team, ensuring consistent and timely delivery of projects within budget while maintaining a high standard of production excellence.

I orchestrated cross-functional leadership across various teams including branding, packaging, retail merchandising, environmental experiences, three-dimensional modeling, and data archiving/management at Hasbro. I focused on cultivating a unified and pioneering approach while spearheading the development, audit, and refinement of new creative processes.Identifying and resolving conflicts within teams and partners during asset development and brand strategy execution was a key aspect of my role. I collaborated extensively with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Licensors to drive business goals, resulting in compelling global brand expressions.Additionally, I took charge of directing external studio creatives and artists to contribute significantly to key art visuals, story elements, and concept art for new theatrical and animated entertainment projects.Key Achievements:• Formulated and conveyed comprehensive objectives for overall brand visual strategy to internal and external partners.• Streamlined partner alignment, capitalized on innovation, eradicated legacy behaviors, and ensured ongoing success.• Oversaw multiple brands such as TRANSFORMERS, NERF, STAR WARS, AVENGERS, SPIDER-MAN, POWER RANGERS, G.I. JOE, BEYBLADE, ZOIDS, OVERWATCH, and MICRONAUTS.• Headed diverse team responsible for delivering all category brand communication materials and oversaw creation of Brand Anthologies, packaging toolkits, consumer product applications, marketing programs, retail expressions, and event support.• Provided invaluable insights to movie studio art departments, maintaining coherence in applying Hasbro's intellectual properties and trademarks.• Resolved process challenges, assessed potential employees, and transitioned acquired assets, influencing company's growth and strategic expansion.

I took on a crucial leadership role in managing branding and packaging development, ensuring the establishment and clear communication of objectives for visual expressions across a diverse array of brands within Hasbro's portfolio. This included iconic brands like Star Wars, Avengers, Spider-Man, Heromashers, G.I. Joe, Jurassic World, Playmation, Micronauts, and Voltron.My responsibilities encompassed the meticulous management and monitoring of multiple brands, leveraging strong time management skills and internal resources effectively. Additionally, I maintained open communication channels, consistently informing and updating cross-functional partners and senior management about project statuses and progress.Key Achievements:• Cultivated collaborative relationships with product development, marketing, and packaging production teams.• Mentored and coached team members in concept development methods and design presentations to foster exploration of diverse creative directions.• Ensured timely completion of category branding and package development by assessing and recommending designs in alignment with Hasbro's creative blueprint.• Orchestrated delivery of all brand communication materials, including brand bibles, packaging guides, retail expressions, and event support.• Applied advanced design expertise to conceptualize packaging ideas, encompassing packaging trade dress, logotypes, photography, illustration styles, and basic structural studies.• Contributed to strategic brand discussions, defining brand attributes for multiple brands in terms of promise, personality, and graphic elements.

I was responsible for collaborating daily with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Design & Development. This allowed me to gain crucial insights into our business goals, which were instrumental in shaping compelling visual expressions resonating with the NERF & SUPERSOAKER target audience.Additionally, I managed, tracked, and guided the brand's creative budget, strategically allocating resources to meet and exceed branding objectives. This hands-on approach ensured that our creative efforts were aligned with the brand's vision and effectively utilized resources to achieve our goals.Key Achievements:• Innovated and designed cutting-edge expressions for NERF & SUPERSOAKER brands, reinforcing modern relevance as socially impactful entertainment properties.• Oversaw and directed both internal and external design resources to ensure consistent development of high-quality brand standards across diverse creative platforms.• Conducted comprehensive analyses of consumer patterns, usage trends, social media dynamics, and prevailing marketing trends, unveiling key insights into evolving consumer preferences and emerging market opportunities.