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Hello. My name is Christine Brando and I am a product designer. My passion is to create products that truly enhance people’s lives. My goal is to enhance people’s everyday experiences through visually aesthetic and easy to wear or use designs.…

Christine Brando

Designer, Graphic Designer, Product Designer, +2

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Hello. My name is Christine Brando and I am a product designer. My passion is to create products that truly enhance people’s lives. My goal is to enhance people’s everyday experiences through visually aesthetic and easy to wear or use designs.…

Available to hire

Hello. My name is Christine Brando and I am a product designer. My passion is to create products that truly enhance people’s lives. My goal is to enhance people’s everyday experiences through visually aesthetic and easy to wear or use designs.

Skills

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Property Manager at Plaza on the Bay, LLC.

August 1, 2022 - Present

Managing revenue and expenses, bookkeeping, tenant relations, on-site maintenance, oversee contractor affiliates, and coordinate daily communications with tenants, real estate attorneys, and brokers.

Paraprofessional, Special Ed (SPED) at Westport Board of Education

August 1, 2021 - Present

Provide in-class support for SPED students, assisting in achieving goals set forth in their IEPs.

Art Teacher and Long Term Substitute at Coleytown Elementary (CES)

August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021

Teach art to elementary grades PreK-5 in-school and virtually throughout Westport School District.

Freelance Technical Designer at Michael Kors

March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022

Create and clean specs for Technical Design team.

Freelance 3D Asset Artist at Michael Kors

April 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Create 3D assets for women's and men's handbags and shoes.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Connectalent

May 1, 2019 - Present

Created a logo for recruitment agency.

Senior Designer, Business Cases and Accessories at FABRIQUE, LTD

October 1, 2007 - April 1, 2010

Led design team from concept to production for Dell, HP, Lenovo and Women In Business; designed notebook sleeves and carry cases; traveled to Asia to work with factories; managed junior designer; coordinated with product development, sales, and logistics.

Product Visualization Specialist at COACH INC.

August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016

Model women's and men's full-price and outlet leather goods; created 3D models for milestone meetings; built, repaired, and refined models in preparation for rendering; served as a selling tool for merchandising.

Technical Designer, Women's Full Price Handbags at COACH INC.

April 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013

Support product development through design cards, technical drawings, sketches; review prototypes for dimensions, hand feel, functionality and workmanship; release sample review comments; create leather and fabric placements for artwork repeats.

Industrial Designer at FABRIQUE, LTD

October 1, 2007 - April 1, 2010

Led design for notebooks and related accessories; traveled to Asia to work with factories; managed junior designer; collaborated with product development, sales and logistics.

Freelance Graphic Designer at LANE BOOTS

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Created graphics for Western Boots sold online for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 collections.

Designer, Bags and Accessories at VISTA GLOBAL BRANDS, INC.

June 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Designed Børn men’s bag and women’s accessory collections for Børn, Brine, Footjoy, Nursemates, and Trek.

Freelance Designer, Sports Bags at BRINE, INC.

April 1, 2006 - May 1, 2006

Designed a collection of lacrosse bags from market research and concept sketch to 2D CADs and product specifications.

Freelance Designer, Tableware at PRIMADONNA DESIGNS, INC.

August 1, 2004 - November 1, 2004

Designed collections of glass tableware sold at the International Gift Show at Jacob Javits Center.