Hi! I'm Isabella Torres, a passionate toy designer and illustrator with experience creating innovative packaging and toy concepts for various brands and licensors. I love blending creativity with practical design to bring fun and engaging products to life, especially in the retail and children's markets. Throughout my journey, I've collaborated on projects ranging from action figures to board games, honing my skills in prototyping, market research, and storytelling. I'm also dedicated to supporting aspiring creatives as a classroom assistant, helping students develop their portfolios and prepare for industry opportunities. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new illustration techniques and designing toys that enrich childhood experiences. Let's create something amazing together!

Isabella Torres

Hi! I'm Isabella Torres, a passionate toy designer and illustrator with experience creating innovative packaging and toy concepts for various brands and licensors. I love blending creativity with practical design to bring fun and engaging products to life, especially in the retail and children's markets. Throughout my journey, I've collaborated on projects ranging from action figures to board games, honing my skills in prototyping, market research, and storytelling. I'm also dedicated to supporting aspiring creatives as a classroom assistant, helping students develop their portfolios and prepare for industry opportunities. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new illustration techniques and designing toys that enrich childhood experiences. Let's create something amazing together!

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Hi! I’m Isabella Torres, a passionate toy designer and illustrator with experience creating innovative packaging and toy concepts for various brands and licensors. I love blending creativity with practical design to bring fun and engaging products to life, especially in the retail and children’s markets. Throughout my journey, I’ve collaborated on projects ranging from action figures to board games, honing my skills in prototyping, market research, and storytelling.

I’m also dedicated to supporting aspiring creatives as a classroom assistant, helping students develop their portfolios and prepare for industry opportunities. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new illustration techniques and designing toys that enrich childhood experiences. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mid-Level Packaging Designer for Retail Marketing at MGA Entertainment
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed packaging concepts, illustrations, and 3D renderings across 10+ brands and multiple licensors. Created display-ready assets aligned with brand style guides. Managed schematics, production files, and vendor-ready deliverables. Conducted market research and contributed to product pitch decks. Designed in-store takeover/marketing assets for major retailer.
Freelance Toy Designer at BabyGoat Inc
December 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed soft and hard toys for ages 0–5, aligned with brand vision and narrative. Sketched and prototyped toy concepts; collaborated with storytellers and developers. Specialized in toy industry, childhood education, and materials.
Classroom Assistant/ Drawing for Portfolio Development at Otis College of Art and Design
May 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Supported students with portfolio development, critiques, and rendering skills. Helped prepare students for creative industry interviews. Art directed students in showcasing creative strengths. Assisted in creating customized graphic design layouts.
Administrative Aide – Admissions Office at Otis College of Art and Design
May 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed communications and promotional media; trained student assistants. Created spreadsheets and visuals for marketing and campus outreach.

Education

Bachelors of fine art at Otis, College of art and design
September 1, 2020 - May 13, 2024
Major and toilet designed with minor and illustration, graduated with honors
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Otis College of Art and Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Richard & Jean Coyne Foundation Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Otis Initiative Award
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Diversity Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
First-Gen Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Winner, 1st Annual Toy Photo Competition (Environment)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment