Eccentricities a Specialty!

J. Fuchs

Los Angeles, CA

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Hi, I'm J!

I'm the DCP Doll Lady, working on dolls from playline to Limited Edition. Everything from concept through production, I'm in the weeds managing all of it. We're a small but strong bunch, so I have experience in every bit of the process, from designing accessories to directing sculptors, painters, tailors and working with our partners at WDAS, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Live Action.

Interested in new toy opportunities, as well as a return to my previous life in accessory design. Basically I love working on anything character-based. The storytelling is what makes my job so fun!
Education
- BFA Animation Animation
  
  MCAD
Experience
- Product Design Manager
  
  Disney Owned & Operated
  
  Glendale, CA
  
  Dec 2011 - Present (14 years 6 months)
  
  Lead designer for Designer, Live Action franchise, and Limited Edition dolls. Also playline and Animator dolls as needed.
  
  Responsible for all aspects of development, including concepting, creating print/embroidery artwork, flat sketches and direction of outfit creation, managing face painters, hairstylists, and seamstresses, third party approvals, budget, and overseas production
- Product Developer; Home
  
  Disney Consumer Products; Disney Store
  
  Pasadena, CA
  
  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011 (4 months)
  
  Designed various home items for The Disney Store, including mugs, tableware, school supply items, and tote bags.
- Web & Graphic Designer
  
  Nickelodeon Virtual Worlds
  
  Glendale, CA
  
  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011 (5 months)
  
  *Created landing page, UI graphics, site messaging, and registration graphics for PetPet Park.
  
  *Curated site xml document each week to bring new items into live site.
  
  *Helped concept new environments and games. Designed graphics for new locations as necessary.
- Specifications Manager & Sr Designer - Jr's Accessories
  
  Loungefly
  
  Los Angeles, CA
  
  Sep 2006 - Nov 2010 (4 years 2 months)
  
  *Creating specification files with artwork setup, materials & embellisments, and item construction for accessories ranging from bags to iPhone cases.
  
  *Receiving samples and making revision notes back and forth with factories in China and Hong Kong.
  
  *Reviewing jr designers' files and providing instruction on specs.
  
  *Creating artwork for both licensed and private label items for retailers such as Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Claire's and Journey's.
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