Conceptualized top-selling stationery products for Q2 and Q3 releases; collaborated with The Washi Station to drive initial sales over $1,000. Designed ankle and crew sock patterns for DFTBA’s Awesome Socks Club May subscription box, reaching over 13,000,000 subscribers. Compiled production-ready specs, silhouettes, and colorways; prioritized customer experience through efficient communication and high-quality deliverables.

Illustrator (Remote Freelance) at Self-Employed / Freelance

May 1, 2014 - Present

Illustrated print for the Canine Circus Kickstarter, contributing to 10% of the $35,000 goal. Managed an art business that earned over $5,000 in the first two months. Executed diverse creative tasks efficiently, completing 50+ commissioned paintings, environment pieces, and portraits for characters, books, and crowdfunded projects.

Maker Outreach Specialist at Harris County Public Library

March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Established initiatives to reduce costs through creative problem solving via in-house fabrication. Designed and play-tested activities for programming and events at multiple branch locations. Employed CAD and various fabrication methods (3D printing, laser/vinyl cutting) to produce giveaway items for library outreach. Instituted a sustainability initiative that reduced 3D print waste by 60% across 26 library branches.

Product Designer (Freelance) at The Washi Station; DFTBA

August 1, 2020 - Present

Conceptualized top-selling stationery products for Q2 and Q3 releases; designed ankle and crew sock designs for DFTBA’s Awesome Socks Club May subscription box; assembled technical specs, silhouettes, and colorways for production; prioritized customer experience through efficient communication.

Illustrator (Freelance) at Self-employed

May 1, 2014 - Present

Illustrated print for the Canine Circus Kickstarter; managed an art business with over $5,000 in revenue within the first 2 months; completed 50+ commissioned paintings and environment pieces.