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Hi there! I’m Caroline Aull, a versatile product designer focused on pet-focused and children’s merchandise concepts. I enjoy turning ideas into tangible products, collaborating with licensors and manufacturers to deliver safe, licensed toys and costumes for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
Beyond product design, I explore photography, fashion-inspired concepts, and design systems. I love translating creative visions into cohesive design solutions and stay on trend by using tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D workflows to deliver high-quality results.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Product Designer at GMason Group
September 1, 2024 - PresentProduct Designer responsible for developing and refining toy and pet-related products, using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Collaborate with licensors and factories to communicate design specifications, including fabrics, colors, and measurements. Translate concepts into functional, market-ready products while ensuring quality and alignment with brand trends. Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a passion for enhancing pet products to improve the overall pet-owner experience. Also explored related categories such as pillows, blankets, and everyday accessories for licensed and self-branded lines. Worked with team members on dry runs, QA, and packaging briefs; contributed to the creation of tech packs to factories.
Design Intern at Bark Box / Super Chewer
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Design internship focusing on pet toy concepts; contributed to toy concept development, created tech packs for a factory in China; reviewed and submitted corrections to Chinese manufacturers based on samples; collaborated with industrial designers; brainstormed product lines for the upcoming year; presented product concepts to retailers such as Petsmart and Target; contributed to plush lines (P. Lushes).
Design Intern at Spin Master / Gund Inc.
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Design internship: brainstormed new and existing plush lines; created designs based on project prompts; developed ideas for line extensions of P. Lushes; produced sketches for undeveloped plush samples; created DDS sheets for factory in China; reviewed and submitted corrections to Chinese manufacturers; conducted inspiration board research; organized mood boards and fabric libraries and plush closet; created PowerPoint presentations; attended team meetings to discuss product lines; brainstormed ideas for future products; presented concepts to retailers.
Underclass Photographer at Life Touch Photography
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Underclass Photographer: photographed preschool to high school aged children for school picture day; portraits photographed, uploaded and edited.
Product Designer at Mason Group
September 1, 2024 - PresentDesign products in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, specializing in the development of innovative holiday licensed and everyday toys and costumes for dogs, cats, and small animals. Collaborate with licensors and factories to communicate design specs including fabrics, colors, and measurements. Translate concepts into functional products while ensuring quality and alignment with market trends. Strong attention to detail and a passion for enhancing pet products to improve the overall pet-owner experience. Explore human markets such as pillows and blankets for holiday, licensed and everyday use.
Design Intern at BarkBox (Super Chewer)
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Design internship focused on developing toy and product concepts; created tech packs for factory production in China; reviewed and submitted corrections to Chinese manufacturers based on samples; collaborated with industrial designers on KeyShot and SolidWorks; participated in team reviews and presented product concepts to retailers such as Petsmart and Target.
Design Intern at Spin Master / Gund Incorporated
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Brainstorming ideas for new and existing plush lines; created design concepts based on project prompts for line extensions; developed sketches for undeveloped plush samples; created DDS sheets to be sent to a factory in China; reviewed Chinese manufacturing samples and discussed with industrial designers; participated in team meetings to discuss upcoming year product lines.
Underclass Photographer at LifeTouch Photography
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Responsible for photographing preschool to high school aged children for school picture day. Photographed portraits, uploaded and edited them.
Teaching Assistant Intern at Hudson Guild
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Discover Together Teaching Assistant Internship; assisted in planning and delivering hands-on activities and learning experiences, supporting children's development and collaboration.
Design Intern at BarkBox / Super Chewer
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023Leveraged passion for design and pet welfare to contribute to engaging, durable dog toy concepts aligned with the Super Chewer brand ethos. Created tech packs for a factory in China; reviewed samples and coordinated corrections with manufacturers; collaborated with industrial designers on 3D workflows and presented concepts to retailers.
Education
A.A.S. at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019B.F.A. at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023A.A.S. in Fine Arts at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019B.F.A. in Toy Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023A.A.S., Fine Arts at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019B.F.A., Toy Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023Qualifications
Dean's List
January 1, 2018 - April 3, 2026Dean's List
January 1, 2018 - April 3, 2026Dean's List
January 1, 2018 - April 3, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services
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