Kaz Illustration

Apparel Designer at Southpoint Sportswear

Created compelling screen-printed graphics for travel and leisure apparel; developed innovative typography and illustration-based designs; produced presentation layouts, production artwork, and color separations for print execution; ensured technical precision in color separations and print-ready files; collaborated with the art director and production team to meet deadlines and maintain design quality.

Senior Toy Designer at Jazwares

Researched new trends in visual design and evaluated 3D scans to inspect and modify toy sculpts before tooling; conceptualized a diecast line for Marvel's Spidey License, increasing sales by 20% in 2023 with 700 million units sold globally; led brainstorming sessions for new pitches and brands; negotiated with brand/product management teams to align designs with cost, schedule, and brand standards; used Adobe Creative Suite to illustrate and produce packaging assets.

Lead Apparel Designer at Outrank Brand, Inc.

Collaborated with the head of design and CEO to create and execute designs; developed cut-and-sew mockups, including appliqués, fabric patterns, and seasonal collection artwork; created technical flat sketches (CAD) and color presentation boards; researched seasonal trends; communicated information across departments involved in product development worldwide.

Animator/Media Artist at North3 Images

Utilized Adobe Suite to animate characters based on layouts and scripts; created 2D digital assets for animation shorts, feature films, and media productions; produced frame-by-frame, motion graphics, and flash-style animations; collaborated with animators and designers to storyboard sequences and revise animatics; optimized pipeline processes and contributed to the overall style and vision with directors.

Lead Designer + Fabricator at CWRU think[box]

Pitched campus-wide media campaigns; executed marketing materials and fabrication files using Adobe Creative Suite; designed and manufactured wayfinding signage; operated prototyping and fabrication machinery; educated patrons and staff on preparing design files using Adobe Suite for community outreach.

Design Intern at Mckenzie Craft

Developed approximately 10 furniture concepts; communicated with clients to conceptualize ideas for local projects; worked in a fast-paced environment, coordinating between clients and the fabrication team; visualized and interpreted client expectations while preparing concept presentations; managed multiple assignments simultaneously.

Apparel Designer at Southpoint Sportswear

Created compelling screen-printed graphics for apparel in the travel and leisure industry. Developed innovative typography and illustration-based designs, staying ahead of market trends. Produced presentation layouts, production artwork, and color separations for print execution. Ensured technical precision in color separations and print-ready files. Collaborated with the art director and production team to meet deadlines and maintain design quality.

Senior Toy Designer at Jazwares

Researched new trends in visual design to stay ahead of the competitive toy market. Utilized 3D software to inspect and modify toy sculpts before approving for tooling models. Conceptualized a new diecast line for Marvel’s Spidey License, increasing sales by 20% in 2023, with 700 million units sold globally. Conducted brainstorming sessions for new company pitches, Spidey & Blippi brands, and internal initiatives. Negotiated with brand/product management teams to resolve development issues while ensuring designs met cost, schedule, and brand standards. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to illustrate, create high-quality designs, animations, and assets for packaging, backgrounds, logos, and patterns.

Lead Apparel Designer at Outrank Brand, Inc.

Worked directly with the head of design and CEO to create and execute designs for the assigned brand. Developed cut-and-sew mockups, including appliqués, fabric patterns, and other seasonal collection artwork. Created technical flat sketches (CAD) and color presentation boards. Researched seasonal trends, identifying new colors, fabrics, and silhouettes. Communicated necessary information within given timeframes to all departments involved in product development worldwide.

Animator/Media Artist at North3 Images

Utilized Adobe Suite to animate characters based on layouts and scripts for final shot compositions in After Effects. Created 2D digital assets for animation shorts, feature films, and media productions in various styles. Produced frame-by-frame, motion graphics, and flash-style animations. Collaborated with animators and designers to storyboard sequences and revise animatics. Optimized pipeline processes to facilitate production efficiency. Worked closely with directors to achieve the overall style and vision for each project.

Lead Designer + Fabricator at CWRU think[box]

Pitched campus-wide media and published campaigns aligned with Think[box] initiatives. Executed marketing materials and fabrication files using Adobe Creative Suite. Designed and manufactured wayfinding signage throughout the makerspace. Operated prototyping and fabrication machinery. Educated patrons and staff on preparing design files using Adobe Suite for community outreach programs.