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Anaheim, Ca, Us

Anaheim, Ca, Us

Irvine, California, United States

· Produce digital assets for e-commerce platforms like Target, Macy's, Home Depot and Amazon for multiple brands across different industries · Create and implement packaging designs from initial concepts, through design completion, and into manufacturing for clients like FAO Schwartz, Geoffrey's Toy Box, and Sharper Image· Develop product renderings and detailed design specifications for internal review and execution by Product Development and Suppliers· Create mock-ups, prototypes… Show more · Produce digital assets for e-commerce platforms like Target, Macy's, Home Depot and Amazon for multiple brands across different industries · Create and implement packaging designs from initial concepts, through design completion, and into manufacturing for clients like FAO Schwartz, Geoffrey's Toy Box, and Sharper Image· Develop product renderings and detailed design specifications for internal review and execution by Product Development and Suppliers· Create mock-ups, prototypes and design renderings for presentations to key stakeholders and internal clients· Direct product photoshoots and collaborate with other illustrators to ensure brand guidelines and objectives are met and fit within the specific look and feel of each project Show less

Anaheim, California, United States

· Drive and produce creative concepts from ideation to production across product designs, print production, web, banners, social media, event needs, and other multi-channel marketing efforts · Provide strategic direction, designs, and conceptual solutions that result in cohesive messaging and branding of projects while adhering to briefs and business objectives· Design and execute marketing and paid-media campaigns in collaboration with third party vendors; proactively review analytics… Show more · Drive and produce creative concepts from ideation to production across product designs, print production, web, banners, social media, event needs, and other multi-channel marketing efforts · Provide strategic direction, designs, and conceptual solutions that result in cohesive messaging and branding of projects while adhering to briefs and business objectives· Design and execute marketing and paid-media campaigns in collaboration with third party vendors; proactively review analytics to better maximize customer reach and campaign objectives· Build newsletter layouts, produce related assets, and oversee/manage subscriber list· Manage e-commerce platform look and feel including web design, merchandising, product page listings, product launches, asset design and publishing, SEO, and HTML/CSS coding· Oversee and manage all communication with manufacturing/vendors to ensure products maintain brand standards during production and meet ready-for-market timelines · Implement and oversee asset management for streamlined operations Show less

Irvine, Ca

· Establish and design brand guidelines for clear and consistent brand identity for both internal and external communications within consumer electronics category · Edit artwork across various product lines and brands for both direct to consumer and B2B including logos, lifestyle imagery, social media and web graphics· Design clean product packaging and catalogs with consideration of marketable product features, ensuring key information is clearly and creatively delivered· Cultivate… Show more · Establish and design brand guidelines for clear and consistent brand identity for both internal and external communications within consumer electronics category · Edit artwork across various product lines and brands for both direct to consumer and B2B including logos, lifestyle imagery, social media and web graphics· Design clean product packaging and catalogs with consideration of marketable product features, ensuring key information is clearly and creatively delivered· Cultivate working relationships and communications with sales, suppliers, product photographers, and clients for accurate and timely art direction and delivery· Regularly coordinate with the Marketing Director and direct-report to ensure work is delivered on time and within all the project parameters Show less

Tustin, Ca

· Design and arrange illustrative material, develop product catalogs, promotional and advertising materials, user manuals, tradeshow booths, and social media/web graphics· Translate approved campaign creative concepts and layouts into various sizes and formats while maintaining original creative intent· Spearhead all-new packaging designs for the company’s growing product line that was produced, displayed, and sold in consumer electronics retail stores around the world· Communicate… Show more · Design and arrange illustrative material, develop product catalogs, promotional and advertising materials, user manuals, tradeshow booths, and social media/web graphics· Translate approved campaign creative concepts and layouts into various sizes and formats while maintaining original creative intent· Spearhead all-new packaging designs for the company’s growing product line that was produced, displayed, and sold in consumer electronics retail stores around the world· Communicate with cross functional departments to monitor graphic requests and deliver high volume of projects through exceptional organizational and time management skills· Proof layouts and copy to ensure that work is aligned with brand identity, layout, and color correction, and that proper grammar/spelling is used· Prepare, package and spec files for print and web, working closely with external teams and vendors (i.e., proofing, color-matching, exporting GIFs, and approving for print) Show less

Huntington Beach, Ca

Working as the sole designer for the company I collaborated with department heads to conceptualize new web page layouts for the company website. Introduced new designs for direct mail, web graphics, and online marketing to clients, which improved customer satisfaction. I used my knowledge of HTML and CSS to build and edit redesigned webpages.

Irvine, Ca

I assisted the Art Director in the creation of magazine ads, banners for industry trade shows, brochures, direct mail materials, e-blasts, and catalogs as well as designed monthly sell sheets for magazine publications including DogFancy, CatFancy, and BirdTalk for Sales team to increase ad revenue. Strong attention to detail and time management were required to accurately meet publication deadlines.

As Assistant Manager, I was responsible for day to day operations, financial operations, and providing superior guest service at all times, including managing a staff of 60+ employees to uphold Regal Cinema company standards. I also used my background to design fliers, promotional books, and newspaper ads for the theater and special events.

Orange, Ca

Joined PPOSBC as an intern for an extended internship of 10 months. Thrived in a fast-paced environment and effectively designed projects, that includes fliers, invitations, banners/posters, direct mail materials, and other promotional materials while under tight event deadlines. Assisted the Art Director on projects for fund-raising events and health awareness events. Continuously challenged my creativity while at university full time.

Bachelors, Studio Art (Graphic Design)

Graduated December 2008 Cum Laude.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Art/Art Studies, General