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senior designer
Spin Master
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 2017 - Present (6 years 9 months)
- Meccano (2017 - 2019) lead designs on interactive/robotic toys - creating models with existing parts, new parts that fit within the Meccano system, preliminary "photobook" instruction sheets, label graphic art; worked with automotive licensors in creating replica models of their vehicles: Ferrari, Pagani, Cheverolet, John Deere, and Monster Jam; lead designer on the redesigned and rebranded Meccano Junior line; worked closely with engineers overseas to ensure quality of new parts
- Mighty Express (2019-2021) developed a new track system for toy trains; worked closely with show development team for creating toy-etic moments in the show; coordinating vendors and model makers to produce concepts and assets for various milestone meetings lead design of toy train vehicles; lead design on "Mission Station", developing play pattern and electronic functions
- Rubble and Crew (2021-2022) early development of playsets - working closely with outside vendors and model makers for proof of function models; modeling and prototyping role-play items; preliminary concepting and prototyping for large a playset
- Disney Firebuds (2022-current) continuing development on die-cast vehicles; continuing development on role play items through to preproduction samples; working closely with licensor to ensure toys are on model and perform as expected