Coroflot

Resume

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• 15 years as a passionate and inventive artist in the children’s product market
• 15 years experience building client relationships as an independent freelance artist
• Success managing fast paced, deadline and quality oriented projects
• Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality work

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Giddy Up/Elmers Products - Ann Arbor, MI

Senior Designer/Illustrator (2002 - 2011)
Engineered concept, development and design of children’s products for publishing, activity and toy markets. Focused primarily on packaging design and illustration for both licensed and non licensed products. Licensed clients included Disney/Pixar, DreamWorks, Hasbro, Marvel, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Sanrio, Scholastic, Sesame Street and others. Recognized for work on SurprizeInk!®, Color-N-Carry®, and Fuzzoodles™.

StudioRob.com - Ann Arbor, MI

Freelance Illustrator (1995 - Present)
Created illustration and design with focus on fun, kid-friendly graphics. Designed a variety of work
ranging from company mascots and logos to
Cracker Jacks prizes and card games.

Professional Graphics Network - Royal Oak, MI

Illustrator/Designer (2001 - 2002)
Developed brand identity, illustration, multimedia,
internet, and print design for advertising market.

Craft House International - Toledo, OH

Art Director (2000 - 2002)
Collaborated on packaging design and illustration for children’s activities and science kits.

Flying Colors Toys - Dexter, MI

Senior Toy Designer (1995 - 2000)
Implemented concept and packaging design for licensed toy products. Recognized for work on Nickelodeon Goooze®.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Conception
• Identity design & branding
• Web design
• Logo development
• Package design
• Point of purchase design
• Illustration
• Photo retouching
• Coordinating and directing freelancers and outside vendors
• Designing and illustrating within major licensed properties

SOFTWARE

• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign

EDUCATION

Kendall College of Art & Design - Grand Rapids, MI
BFA - Illustration (1991-1995)
Graduated with honors