Eric Laborde Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

Chandler, Arizona, US

• Develop graphic themes for new and existing inflatable toys and water sports products using Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Create design guides with product specifications including dimensions, materials, colors, and print ready vector graphics for factory use.
• Demonstrate understanding of inflatable structures and work with industrial design team on new product concepts.
• Apply vector graphics to 3D models in KeyShot rendering program to illustrate new graphic proposals.
• Work closely with international design team as well as product managers and engineering staff in developing graphic concepts while considering project cost and feasibility.
• Research trend and style forecast reports to identify new market opportunities or make improvements to existing company products.

Tucson, Arizona, US

• Produced digital renderings for both interior and exterior re-imaging proposals for 14 eegee's restaurant locations in Arizona using Adobe CS software.

• Created hundreds of production ready vector illustrations for company catalogs to be used for screen printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery, and direct to garment printing.
• Sketched original theme oriented illustrations and translated them into vector format using Corel Draw software.
• Worked directly with clients on custom designs and provided them with original, production ready vector artwork.
• Provided technical assistance to customers relating to company products, artwork and Corel Draw.

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Completed re-imaging proposals for over 200 U.S. and Canadian U-Haul storage facilities while coordinating project goals with marketing team and contractors.
• Presented re-imaging and branding solutions for company buildings with digital design proposals using Adobe CS software.
• Boosted storage occupancy of some U-Haul locations to as much as 100% as a direct result of building exterior re-imaging and showroom refurbishing process.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving on various projects by working directly with company marketing representatives and city officials to develop best possible re-imaging solutions for historic or iconic buildings.
• Awarded a certificate of notoriety by the city of Cambridge Historical Commission for vastly improving the exterior of the local U-Haul rental facility while complimenting the neighborhood renovation project.
• Amplified re-imaging production by nearly 50% upon acquiring essential job information from marketing staff in the field.

• Designed and helped produce multiple new lines of original, low cost lighting and furniture products with AutoCAD software while working within strict budget constraints.
• Interacted directly with clientele, sales and production staff to design custom lighting and furniture products specifically tailored to the needs of the customer.
• Updated and modernized company design library by translating older hand drawn prints into vector format AutoCAD files.
• Increased product turn around time by streamlining design library and updating a quick reference product guide for sales staff.
• Saved expenses on third party consultants by photographing new products and editing images in house with Photoshop software for latest company catalog.

• Expedited copyright process of new product concepts on behalf of private inventors by illustrating product functions and features in descriptive, full color renderings.
• Provided communication link between private inventors and company licensing panel by visually representing new toy and game concepts in a professional presentation layout.

• Worked directly with company owner to create new product lines of resin cast wall decor.
• Assisted other artisans with sculpting, fabricating, and painting new products to be displayed at industry trade shows.

• Independently designed, under a consultant’s guidance, an outdoor sport vehicle concept based on research of prospective buyer market and current vehicle trends.
• Explored the potential for improvements and modifications of current vehicle designs by sketching and developing concept based on research results.
• Constructed 1/5 scale model of final design and presented to Suzuki company officials.