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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Self-employed
March 1, 2015 - Present
Provided freelance design services across toy and 3D art domains; collaborated with clients on product design concepts, illustration, and 3D visualization.
Toy Designer at Educational Insights
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Participated in brainstorm sessions for new product creation; contributed fast concept sketches for educational children’s products.
Toy Designer at Lakeshore Learning
March 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Created concept sketches, color studies and logos for toy products; modeled 3D pre-visualizations of toy characters and environments.
Toy Designer at Disney
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Worked on soft goods, children’s products, and concept sketching through sample production; created mechanical files and oversaw prototypes; produced 3D models and textures for sample production reference.
3D Artist/Product Designer at Polygroup
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Created concept sketches and control drawings for pool products and children’s water playsets; produced 3D models and renderings.
3D Generalist at Mars Rising
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Produced presentation reels for inventor products; 3D modeling, animation, compositing; created patent drawings.
3D Digital Artist at Spinmaster
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Keyshot artwork/lighting; topology of CAD meshes; produced 3D toon renderings for instruction sheets; created 3D models, renderings, and animations for packaging and promotions.
Maya Concept Artist, Modeler, Float Product Designer at Funboy
October 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Created concept 3D models from client sketches for character-themed inflatable pool products; produced mechanical and orthographic renderings for sample production.
Art Director at DC Entertainment/Warner Bros
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Directed DC Collectible action figure line; oversaw 3D modeling and production; edited ZBrush models; managed tasks and led brainstorm meetings and reviews.
3D Artist at McCowan Design Agency
March 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Produced 3D renderings for Nickelodeon Paw Patrol license; lighting and rendering with V-Ray and Maya; rig adjustments/posing.
3D Digital Artist at C2C Studio
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Team lead; art direction of 3D team for website, TVC, toy instruction sheet renderings and packaging displays; managed lighting artists.
3D Digital Artist at Spinmaster
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
Created 3D renderings for toy instruction sheets; optimized CAD imports; texturing, lighting; animated 3D meshes for web.
Product Designer at Bravo Sports
May 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
Produced concept sketches, renderings and 3D models for children’s licensed scooters and ride-on vehicles.
Art Instructor at Vision 21
May 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
Assisted students in preparing portfolios for college admission; instructed in 3D (Maya), Product ID Design, Illustration and Entertainment Design.
Intern/Concept Artist at F84 Games
May 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011
Developed concept art for console title; produced digital painting and concept sketches; experience with game engines and creation of 3D assets; modeling/texturing of character and environments.
Freelance Product Designer at Sprung Suspensions Inc
December 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009
Developed 3D printable polygon models of prosthetic foot prototypes; consulted with clients on product feasibility.
Product Designer at Avery Dennison
October 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
Developed office stationery products from concept sketches to prototypes.
Toy Designer at Playhut Inc
January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Worked on soft goods and children’s products; oversaw prototypes and sample production.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Art Center College of Design
January 22, 2003
Illustration Major, Scholarship Recipient
BFA at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing