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Inspiration is key to any endeavor. My experience has helped build diverse skillsets and mental capabilities to readily adapt to multiple product categories. I have gained insights through professional collaborations in the design space to better understand the industry and its manufacturing standards. I am grateful for these growth opportunities that make being a creative worthwhile and impactful. Freelance product design and consumer packaging development has allowed me to take on contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Bower, Tech Solutions, BaubleBar, Godiva, H.I.S Juveniles, and Dymapak.…Inspiration is key to any endeavor. My experience has helped build diverse skillsets and mental capabilities to readily adapt to multiple product categories. I have gained insights through professional collaborations in the design space to better understand the industry and its manufacturing standards. I am grateful for these growth opportunities that make being a creative worthwhile and impactful. Freelance product design and consumer packaging development has allowed me to take on contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Bower, Tech Solutions, BaubleBar, Godiva, H.I.S Juveniles, and Dymapak.

Carlos Paul

Packaging Designer, Product Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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Inspiration is key to any endeavor. My experience has helped build diverse skillsets and mental capabilities to readily adapt to multiple product categories. I have gained insights through professional collaborations in the design space to better understand the industry and its manufacturing standards. I am grateful for these growth opportunities that make being a creative worthwhile and impactful. Freelance product design and consumer packaging development has allowed me to take on contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Bower, Tech Solutions, BaubleBar, Godiva, H.I.S Juveniles, and Dymapak.…Inspiration is key to any endeavor. My experience has helped build diverse skillsets and mental capabilities to readily adapt to multiple product categories. I have gained insights through professional collaborations in the design space to better understand the industry and its manufacturing standards. I am grateful for these growth opportunities that make being a creative worthwhile and impactful. Freelance product design and consumer packaging development has allowed me to take on contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Bower, Tech Solutions, BaubleBar, Godiva, H.I.S Juveniles, and Dymapak.

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Inspiration is key to any endeavor. My experience has helped build diverse skillsets and mental capabilities to readily adapt to multiple product categories. I have gained insights through professional collaborations in the design space to better understand the industry and its manufacturing standards. I am grateful for these growth opportunities that make being a creative worthwhile and impactful.

Freelance product design and consumer packaging development has allowed me to take on contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Bower, Tech Solutions, BaubleBar, Godiva, H.I.S Juveniles, and Dymapak.

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Work Experience

Freelance Product Designer & Packaging Developer at Independent/Freelance

November 1, 2022 - Present

Contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Inc., Bower, Inc., Tech Solutions, Inc., BaubleBar, Inc., Godiva, Inc., H.I.S Juveniles, Inc. and Dymapak, Inc.

Freelance Product Designer and Packaging Developer at Self-Employed / Independent

November 1, 2022 - Present

Contract assignments in consumer product development, packaging structural design and brand identity for clients including Smartworks, Bower, Tech Solutions, BaubleBar, Godiva, and H.I.S Juveniles. Also performed product photography and photo retouching as part of deliverables.

Senior Product, Packaging, Graphic Design and Art Direction at Dymapak, Inc.

October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022

In-house design of new and eco-friendly packaging for SecureSack, SecureTin and Twistspencer brands. Development of promotional sales materials, creation of tech packs, artwork approval processes, hand mockups, and presentation visuals using Adobe Creative Suite. Clients included Korova, GTI, Harvest House of Cannabis, Native Roots Cannabis co., Berkshire Roots, Bhang, Spherex, and DOSD Edibles.

Senior Product and Packaging Designer at Force Majeure, Inc.

June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Designed product and packaging across spirits, skincare, hair/oral hygiene and cosmetics; produced 3D renders with SolidWorks and KeyShot; collaborated with multiple design departments and produced full-scale visualization mock-ups and manufacturing drawings.

Senior Product and Packaging Designer at Force Majeure, Inc. (formerly Raison Pure NYC Inc.)

June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Designed product and packaging for spirits, skin care, hair/oral hygiene and cosmetics. Solidworks modeling and KeyShot renders for client presentations; collaborated with multiple design departments; produced full-scale visualization mock-ups and manufacturing drawings.

Freelance Product Designer & Packaging Developer at Independent/Freelance

January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015

Contract assignments in consumer product development, R&D, design presentations, packaging and illustration for clients including Brookstone, Kanseta, Garnier Maybelline, Yama Seafood, Yankee Candle.

Freelance Product Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015

Contract assignments in consumer product development, R&D, design presentations, packaging and illustration for clients including Brookstone, Kanseta, Design by Antenette, Garnier Maybelline, Yama Seafood, Yankee Candle, and MindsInSync.

Product Designer – Advanced Products Studio at MindsInSync, Inc.

April 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014

Developed innovative children's products for the Aquatopia brand; managed projects from concept to mock-ups, including LED lighting collections and DIY product lines; collaborated on cross-functional teams; Toys 'R' Us launch in 2012.

English Language Instructor at Platinum International Language Center

June 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010

TESOL instructor teaching preschool to teenage students, focusing on reading, pronunciation and one-on-one interaction to enhance communication skills.

Product and Packaging Development (Freelance) at CARLOS PAUL

February 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009

Contract freelance work in product and packaging development and illustration for various clients in cosmetics, toys, home décor, consumer electronics, and agency projects.

Freelance Product Designer / Packaging Developer at CARLOS PAUL

February 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009

Contract assignments on product design, packaging development and illustration for cosmetics, toys, home décor, consumer electronics and agencies. Includes work for Mac Cosmetics, Avon, Revlon, Fisher-Price/Mattel, Vtech, Olympus, and others.

Product Designer/Graphic Designer at Clicks World Wide LLC

April 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Designed licensed children’s watches; created graphics, POS and packaging concepts; coordinated with marketing and overseas vendors; evaluated factory samples.

Product Designer / Graphic Designer at Clicks World Wide LLC

April 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Designed children's licensed watches; created graphics, POS and packaging concepts; conducted factory sample evaluation and coordinated with vendors and overseas partners. Numerous licenses included Marvel, Disney, Hasbro, Mattel, Toys“R”Us, Walmart, Kohl’s, Target, JCPenney and Sears.