- Responsible for design and production of print/web materials as they relate to Kira Lab’s skin, hair and body products, including but not limited to brochures, catalogues, product labels, unit cartons and trade show booth graphics. - Design compelling, on-brand campaigns that tell the right story and speak to the right audiences. Make judgment calls that visually improve typographic value and design.- Create several artwork revisions where applicable to ensure design is effective and the client is happy.- Confer with Project Manager, Designers, Stakeholders and Vendors to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.- Coordinate reprints and ensure that all printed artwork is up to date.- Organize samples library of printed collateral. - Maintain assets and electronic source files in digital asset library.- Edit, critique, and proof finished products for branding and design.

Started in 2003, we specialize in children's birthday parties in the South Florida area. We bring characters and unique face painting. Besides private client parties, Party Characters does many charity events. Some of our past work includes the American Heart Association, City of Boca Police Dept, Kids in Distress, Hurricane Katrina family event, Make a Wish Foundation, etc. We strive to have the best characters and face painting for birthdays, charities and corporate events. Recently we have expanded into weddings and quinces. We are hoping to corner this niche and develop unique and personalized art for our clients.My responsibilities and experience from being co-owner at Party Characters are:- managing event schedule and staff- coordinating party schedule of events and participation- booking and hospitality for our customers- specialized games and entertainment for personal and corporate events- being a vendor at charity events- maintain inventory and supplies- maintain budget for employees, events and marketing materials- provide courteous service to all customers both on the phone and in person- provide all designed, printed and online marketing materials using Adobe Suite- primary face and body painter for any age or event

- consistently overseeing 2 full-time designers, 2 freelancers and 1 intern- keep projects moving in a timely manner by prioritizing daily tasks- maintain weekly meetings with key departments so workflow is smooth- communicate with multiple factories on quotes, samples and orders- help develop procedures so art department can meet all daily functions- set up customer files to factory standard for production- create all die lines from scratch- problem solve customer's needs while keeping within their budget- broaden knowledge of materials, techniques and production so preproduction samples are correct- develop concepts for trade show packaging that shows the materials, die lines and techniques possible to showcase products in multiple categories

- create catalog layouts in Indesign under tight deadlines- photograph products for the catalog- color correct, retouch and enhance model and product images- design email promotions

- Package Design and Creative Layout for a variety of products such as electronics, bath and body, food, toys, clothing, housewares, home healthcare, etc.- Die Line Creation- Creating POP Displays, Blister Cards, Wraps, Patterns and Icons- Application of licensed artwork according to Style Guides- Communicating with merchandisers for timely completion of projects- Original concepts to design and full mock ups for presentation- Identifying and address buyers needs- Prep files for FTP to overseas staff- Company newsletter- Inventory for Creative Dept.- Studying the market to keep current with trends- Ensuring the integrity of a brands identity across all packaging- Creating original programs and style guides from scratch