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Sr Designer at Jakks Pacific
David Murphy
Los Angeles, CA
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About
My name is David Murphy. For the last 9 years I have been employed for Jakks Pacific. as a Sr. Designer. I am experienced in plastic toys, plush, infant toys. I have worked on major brands Pokémon, Phineas & Ferb, Sponge Bob, Hello Kitty, Club Penguin, and Disney Princess. I've published children's books for mass & educational markets. I am an expert with CS5 software. I am a great multi-tasker & team player. I am in the process developing my own line of plush toys and children's book series.
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Education
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BFA IllustrationKansas City Art Institute1990 - 1992
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Experience
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Sr DesignerJakks PacificJul 2005 - Present (17 years 8 months)Toy concept design and illustration, product rendering, & project management for many licensed brands and original, in house products. I have worked on the Boys Entertainment Team, Girls Toys, Gifts & Crafts / Activities, and Stationery Teams in my time at Jakks Pacific, Inc. Currently I am working on the Disney Princess Exclusives line.
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Toy DesignKidstuff1999 - 2003 (4 years)Kid Stuff Marketing is the premier marketer of kids’ meals, treats and snacks; developing promotions and products for QSR, ice cream shops, movie theatres, stadium concessions, other entertainment venues and schools.
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DesignerDiscovery Concepts, Inc1998 - 2001 (3 years)Gifts, novelties, and Toy Premium design and illustration.
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Awards
The Parent's Gold Choice Award for "Beep Beep!" written by author Anne Miranda, Nicktoons Storyboard Contest winner for "Fang; The Mischief Dragon", Winner Gannet Outdoor "Turn Your Mind Inside Out" Billboard competition.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@artdude102, member since 2005
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