Hired Hands, toy designer, illustrator

Edison Girard

Ottawa, IL

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About

I am primarily a designer and studio illustrator specializing in art for print and media. Since 1992 I have worked actively in product design, developing concepts for the toy and consumer electronics industry. Regular clients have included; Mattel, Fisher Price, Hasbro, Playskool, Jakks Pacific, Tomy International, Spin Master, Jazwares, and others.
Education
- BFA Fine Art/studio illustration
  
  Northern Illinois University
  
  1981 - 1985
Experience
- Design Manager
  
  Tomy International
  
  Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  
  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016 (8 months)
  
  Pixar/Disney and Animated Features lines - oversight on the Zootopia toy line produced by Tomy.
- Designer/Illustrator
  
  Tyco Toys
  
  Mount Laurel Township, NJ
  
  1992 - 1995 (3 years)
  
  Designer and Manager of Games line.
  Oversight and creation of Tyco Games line including the acquired Ideal games line.
Affiliations

Northern Illinois Society of Illustrators
Industries
- Entertainment
- Services
Skills
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@edisongirard, member since 2011
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