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I am a graphic designer and illustrator with experience in the merchandising industry for brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, NBA, NHL, and more. As well, I worked for 2 years in the comic book industry as a writer, illustrator, editor, and editorial designer.…

Michael Pickard

Book Illustrator, Comic Illustrator, Writer, +7

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I am a graphic designer and illustrator with experience in the merchandising industry for brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, NBA, NHL, and more. As well, I worked for 2 years in the comic book industry as a writer, illustrator, editor, and editorial designer.…

Available to hire

I am a graphic designer and illustrator with experience in the merchandising industry for brands such as Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, NBA, NHL, and more. As well, I worked for 2 years in the comic book industry as a writer, illustrator, editor, and editorial designer.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Packaging Designer - Pokémon at Wicked Cool Toys (Now Jazwares)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Oversaw the Pokémon product line from plush to figures, ensuring all packaging information was included across required languages and aligned with brand standards. Collaborated with global production to maintain quality and consistency across packaging for multiple SKUs.

Freelance Illustrator and Designer

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Comic Book Artist and Writer; published with small publishers (primarily Source Point Press); orchestrated several Kickstarter campaigns, overseeing art, printing, and marketing for each project.

Product and Packaging Designer at Uncanny Brands / Bleacher Creatures

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Designed product and packaging across major categories (Appliances, Plush, Bedding); developed plush lines from concept through packaging; contributed to Kuricha and Bleacher Buddy lines; created the Comic Con Exclusive Jeff The Landshark Plush (Marvel) and the Dogpool Kuricha; illustrated NBA mascot artwork program and produced complete style guides for nearly 35 mascots; authored tech packs and reviewed production samples to ensure quality.