I have always been fascinated by story and storytelling. My work straddles the worlds of Product and Entertainment, where I combine great story with design to create toys imbued with fantasy, adventure, and heroism. With many years of experience working alongside entertainment partners and managing production globally, I specialize in delivering innovative and quality products. I own and operate a boutique design agency, Pyroplant LLC, focusing on IP Development, character design, concept imagery, storyboarding, graphics, and toy design. I’m passionate about creating compelling stories and unique properties that meet the needs of both entertainment and merchandising markets.…

Christopher Hicks

I have always been fascinated by story and storytelling. My work straddles the worlds of Product and Entertainment, where I combine great story with design to create toys imbued with fantasy, adventure, and heroism. With many years of experience working alongside entertainment partners and managing production globally, I specialize in delivering innovative and quality products. I own and operate a boutique design agency, Pyroplant LLC, focusing on IP Development, character design, concept imagery, storyboarding, graphics, and toy design. I’m passionate about creating compelling stories and unique properties that meet the needs of both entertainment and merchandising markets.…

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I have always been fascinated by story and storytelling. My work straddles the worlds of Product and Entertainment, where I combine great story with design to create toys imbued with fantasy, adventure, and heroism. With many years of experience working alongside entertainment partners and managing production globally, I specialize in delivering innovative and quality products.

I own and operate a boutique design agency, Pyroplant LLC, focusing on IP Development, character design, concept imagery, storyboarding, graphics, and toy design. I’m passionate about creating compelling stories and unique properties that meet the needs of both entertainment and merchandising markets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at Toy State Marketing (USA), Inc.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Created and developed revolutionary, frame-breaking toys with a focus on vehicles and electronics.
Senior Product Designer at Hasbro, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Developed diverse product lines in partnership with entertainment. Managed vendors, partners, and factories across the globe to deliver quality products on schedule.
Owner at Pyroplant LLC
January 1, 1996 - June 10, 2024
Own and operate a boutique design agency specializing in IP Development, character design, concept imagery, storyboarding, graphics, and toy design for production. Clients include Hasbro, Spin Master, Rainmaker Studios, Netflix, Warner Brothers TV Animation, and Walt Disney TV Animation.
Freelance SCREENWRITER at Various Studios
January 1, 2004 - June 10, 2024
Worked as a freelance screenwriter for animated series and films, including "Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi" (Cartoon Network), "Wolverine and the X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" (Marvel Studios), "My Pet Alien" (Mike Young Productions), and the "Oz" feature film (Gigapix Studios).
Creator & Developer at "D-Jumpers", Cartoon Network
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Developed and designed an original animated property to meet unique market needs for both entertainment and merchandising.

Education

BFA at Rhode Island School of Design
September 9, 1992 - June 5, 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing
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