Linda Snyder

Disney Consumer Product, Franklin Mint, Mattel, Jakks Pacific, Warner Bros., Fox, MGM, Paramount, King Features Inc., NJ Croce Inc., LucasFilm via Applause Inc., Bandai America, Uncle Milton Toys, UltraGlas

Hired by an international company, which designs and manufactures dental implant products. My assignment was to convert 3D Cad files (STLs) into useable art images. I used ZBrush to provide digital images for both print and online catalogs. These files required continuity in proper sizing, color-coding, materials, and lighting. The files were then transferred to Photoshop, finessed, and sent out as Hi-Res PNGs.

Temporary contract- Rehired to refresh older toy lines from dolls as well as assisting with a new line of realistic horses.

Design outdoor decor with original resin statuary, metal and glass products with features and lighting.

Provided all print and promotional design, from brochures to business cards, for an international sales staff, and seven showrooms throughout the USA.

Recruited to provide original/licensed design and product development, as well as product production management, packaging, and shipment to major outlets in United States. Included costing, meeting shipping deadlines, and working within the teams, handling a range of products for vehicle interior use. This experience included Sun Protections (Sunshades), Film, Rubber Floor Mats, Steering Wheel Covers to Metal Fans and Organization. One of my designs increased sales 56% within my first 12 months.

Created original concepts from approval to final production for Girls Toys, Play Sets with features, dolls, ponies, toy horses, and bubble toys. Provide my original production art, spec sheets, created face designs, hair styles, clothing, and textile designs. Made prototypes, using model-making skills, sculpting, painting, styling hair, etc., for both production samples and photography needs. Assisted with packaging layout, copy, graphics, and sales presentations. Coordinated material choices, costing, final approval for manufacture, scheduling, and daily overseas communication.

All projects major entertainment licensed characters ranging from Star Wars, Disney, Warner Bros., MGM and more. Make sculptures character correct and meet manufacturing restrictions.