30 years of experience in designing, creating, and finishing a wide range of artwork from logos to theme park sculptures. Please view my resume and portfolio. Thank you.…

Theresa Miller

30 years of experience in designing, creating, and finishing a wide range of artwork from logos to theme park sculptures. Please view my resume and portfolio. Thank you.…

Available to hire

30 years of experience in designing, creating, and finishing a wide range of artwork from logos to theme park sculptures. Please view my resume and portfolio.
Thank you.

Skills

Experience Level

Work Experience

Director of Product Development, Sculptor, Designer, Illustrator at T MILLER DESIGN
October 1, 2007 - Present
Lead product development and design for T MILLER DESIGN; oversee material requisition, production guidance, and collaboration with WDI Disneyland and Walt Disney Animation for animation approvals; manage sculpture, illustration, and design production.
Sr. Product Developer, Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Artist at SCANDICAL
September 1, 2008 - Present
Developed gift and souvenir illustrations and graphics; created vector illustrations and laser wood souvenirs; expanded licensing across 500 locations in US, Canada, Caribbean; ensured branding compliance; used Adobe CS6.
Artist / Designer at FABRICA INTERNATIONAL
October 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Art direction of production; graphic design and illustration for rug concepts; color and pattern design; liaison with customers; quality control and final production oversight.
Creative Director, Sculptor, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Painter at THERESA MILLER DESIGN
January 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Art direction, consultation, scenic design, graphic design of 2D and 3D product, show media design, sculpture, painting, illustration, portraits, sketches, photo correction / enhancement, costume design and fabrication, molds, casting, character art, character art correction, photo styling, logo design, and gallery pieces.
Character Artist / Sculptor at DISNEY DESIGN GROUP, Attractions Merchandise
January 1, 1998 - October 21, 2025
Art direction of 2D and 3D artists for creation, sculpture, design, character art, and final 3D product; supervised licensing and outside vendor collaborations; mentored interns; international art direction responsibilities.
Freelance Character Artist / Sculptor at WDW ATTRACTIONS MERCHANDISE
December 1, 1993 - October 21, 2025
Sculpture, design and character art for final 3D product; gallery sculptures, toys, plush, jewelry; color rendering with Illustrator/Photoshop; color separation.
Theme Display Artist at WALT DISNEY WORLD THEME DISPLAY
April 1, 1992 - October 21, 2025
Sculpt, mold, cast, clean up and paint character figures and scenic items for Disneyland Paris, Epcot and the Walt Disney World Resort.
Artist - Sculptor/Scenic Painter at WALT DISNEY WORLD CENTRAL SHOPS
October 1, 1991 - October 21, 2025
Sculpt and paint Character masks, figures and props for parades and various attractions; crafted heads with team collaboration.
Artist - Sculptor/Scenic Painter at MGM Scenic Shop
May 1, 1991 - October 21, 2025
Sculpture, set and scenic painting for Disney Television specials, live shows, and promotions.
Decorator at DISNEYLAND RESORT DECORATING
December 1, 1990 - October 21, 2025
Art direction of window displays, props fabrication, and scenic design for Disneyland resort; supervised shop teams; contributed to animated windows and prop design.

Education

Bachelor Equivalence at Cal State Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Associate in Arts at Fullerton College
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Management training at Disney University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Management training
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Travel & Hospitality

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Experience Level