David Wilkinson

• Responsible for maintaining and growing Works' Toy and Entertainment businesses.

• Art direction

• Graphic Design, Illustration, Video Production

Provided creative support to a variety of clients focusing on the toy and entertainment industries. Duties include: graphic design, illustration, original character & caricature development, digital video production, interactive DVD authoring and more.

• Worked closely with The Philadelphia Eagles' upper management and ownership to produce the painting / portrait of Brian Dawkins which was presented to him during his number retirement ceremony on September 30, 2012.

• Produced Vanessa Williams' career highlight video which was premiered during the International Press Academy's 2010 Satellite Awards.
(view video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3tZDV_mFWw )

• Featured by CBS-3 (Philadelphia) in December 2010 for my continued work and creative contributions in toy industry.
(view video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4bxrPXwFNA )

• Worked with Hasbro, Inc. to create theatrical "one sheet" concepts based on a variety of their classic toy brands. These movie poster concepts were instrumental in inking their six year, multi-million dollar movie deal with Universal Pictures.

• Produced the “Silver & Gold” music video for Vanessa Williams’s 2004 Silver & Gold concerts at Broadway’s Palace Theatre. I have continued to work as Vanessa's personal video archivist in the years that have followed.

• Collaborated closely with Actor Jon Cryer and filmmaker Richard Schenkman on the marketing and packaging of “Coney Island” DVD release as well as key art concepts for Jon's "Cosmodrome" project.

• Innovated and developed the Matchbox “Presidents” collection concept. Created original character illustrations of all U.S. Presidents, generated product and preliminary package designs. Presented the concept to upper management.

• Recipient of Mattel’s “Standing Ovation” award for creating and developing “Street Chess” concept. Handled all aspects of the product line personally including character design & illustration, product design and preliminary package designs.

• Winner of Mattel’s company wide 1999 “Inside Inventors Sweeps” contest by creating the “celebrity toss across” game concept. Produced and acted in mock commercial for concept presentation.

• Personally innovated and developed Matchbox “Character Cars” concept. Combined licensed characters with die-cast vehicles. Generated concept illustrations for approval, managed sculptors and collaborated with engineering through production.

• Continually called upon for additional responsibilities such as print ads, package concepts, logos for specific events such as the yearly Matchbox toy show, new license initiatives and toy show presentations.

Worked within the company's "Product Concepts and Design Group" providing design, illustration and packaging support for all of TYCO's brands including Matchbox, TYCO R/C, games, activities and more. Worked on many licensing initiatives including Star Wars, Lord of The Rings and Jurassic Park.

• Worked closely with NFL Films' Steve Sabol on the design & Illustration of the 1995 Road To The Super Bowl video package.

• Produced conceptual layouts and production mechanicals for various jobs including packaging, news letters, newspaper advertisements, corporate identity, etc. Worked closely with clients, photographers and printers.

• Provided illustration support both conventionally and electronically [full and spot color].

• Art Director to temp and intern students.