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San Diego, California, United States

- Work collaboratively with the Product Design and Development teams to identify and develop early childhood products for mass retail.- Working with the leadership team, prepare thorough, easy-to- understand product specifications, analysis and comparable product documentation known internally as the “Research Document Set”.- Requires critical thinking to analyze and review the target market to identify pro’s and con’s as well as optimize the development.- Inspect, measure, track, photograph and document product samples. Prepare product packages for sample development. Work with the overseas team as needed on new product introductions, communication and quoting. Track sample shipments.- Actively participate in the brainstorming and creative processes, bringing exciting new product concepts to market. Work closely with multiple departments in order to get design projects completed on time and within budget.

Encinitas, California, United States

- Concepting new artwork and products based on given direction with quick deadlines- Creating necessary physical mock ups and presentations for buyers for major retailers- Prepress for print and sending art to printer – tracking using spreadsheets- Proofing – reviewing proofs at all stages, tracking all revisions, organizing proof files- Creating, maintain spreadsheets for print production tracking- Photographing product samples and parts for mock up use - Creating presentations for buyers and internal systems- Maintain master lists for fragrances, goo colors, and ingredients- Organizing nutrition paper work and product briefs- Sourcing manufacturers and components- Creating new dielines and artwork for packaging

Bohemia, Ny, United States

- Managing art direction, design, copywriting and production of projects. - Manage production of all print pieces from conception to completion.- Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches, and direct workers engaged in art work, layout design, and copy writing for visual communications media.- Interact with other agency departments to maintain communication and client satisfaction. In addition to having a thorough understanding of principles of art, layout, and copy.- An in-depth knowledge of a variety of design software, which learned through formal education, job training, and in experience working as part of the creative or art department.- Ensuring that our creative product remains leading edge, ahead of our competition, and staying current on industry trends by working as an art buyer with dozens of art licensors

Bfa, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude & Dean's ListMinored in Art History

Associates, Communication Design

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude & Dean's List