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Freelance Graphic Designer/illustrator
Ambervisions
Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 5 months)
Illustrations & character designs - produced over 200 designs for over 50 clients
Art, product, & human model photo editing - retouching, color correction, manipulation
Promotional materials - logos, brochures, packets, presentations, business cards, etc
Concept art for visuals & products
Children's comics & activity sheets - designed over 100 K-12 products
Varied clients - served individuals and small businesses, non-profits and volunteer groups, and major industry businesses (Amscan, Surefit, Jeffrey Home)
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Production Artist
Elmsford, NY
Sep 2012 - Nov 2022 (10 years 2 months)
Package and product mechanicals - designed over 1000 paper & fabric goods, child and adult apparel and accessories (hats, jewelry, etc) product & packaging as part of a cross-department team in a fast-paced environment with tight and inflexible seasonal deadlines
Product management - reviewed, proof-read, and tracked package and product mechanicals and specs to ensure quality processing by the testing & prepress depts and vendors/manufacturers
Image editing - Clip, retouch, color correct, and manipulate human model and product photography
Licensor collaboration - worked with major licensors (Disney, Mattel, Nickelodeon, etc) to create custom designs to fit style, branding, and multi-language legal guides
Mockups - created product mockups and presentations for vendors, clients, and senior management
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Gallery Associate
Gallery 69
New York, NY
May 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Customer service - gallery tours, artwork framing/sales, and answered phones
Business development - contacted potential clients regarding new pieces, managed online offerings, and researched and wrote up artist and artwork descriptions
Art display - photographed artwork, edited and retouched images, and uploaded to online store. Additionally, set up lighting and hung exhibition pieces
Office tasks - forms/claims, international shipping, and supply acquisition