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Designer & Sculptor

Linda Snyder

Los Angeles, CA
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    Entered my creative career with illustration skills, graphic design and production for many kinds of publications and packaging. My sculpting talent lead to product design roles and

    3D modeling skills are my newest "tool" addition, bringing my sculpting talents in alignment with the current digital domain. 3D skills require learning other software applications, keeping me on the path of continuous learning.

  • Education
    • BA Media Arts - Gaming Art & Design
      Mt Sierra College, Monrovia, CA
      2009 - 2015
      Senior Focus was Character Modeling using ZBrush
  • Experience
    • FREELANCE / Client List
      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
    • CONTRACT 3D ARTIST
      ImplantDirect
      Thousand Oaks, CA
      Mar 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 8 months)
      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.
    • GIRLS PRODUCT DESIGNER
      Lanard Toys
      Oxnard, CA
      Feb 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 7 months)
      Temporary contract- Rehired to refresh older toy lines from dolls as well as assisting with a new line of realistic horses.
    • PRODUCT DESIGN
      Exhart
      Chatsworth, GA
      Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 (9 months)
      Design outdoor decor with original resin statuary, metal and glass products with features and lighting.
    • GRAPHIC DESIGNER
      ALDIK
      Moorpark, CA
      Feb 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year 1 month)
      Provided all print and promotional design, from brochures to business cards, for an international sales staff, and seven showrooms throughout the USA.
    • PRODUCT DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
      Auto Expressions
      Moorpark, CA
      Jan 2004 - Jul 2006 (2 years 6 months)
      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.
    • SENIOR GIRLS TOY DESIGNER
      LANARD TOYS, INC.
      Oxnard, CA
      Feb 2001 - Jan 2004 (2 years 11 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.
    • SCULPTOR - Traditional Wax and Clay
      APPLAUSE, INC.
      WOODLAND HILLS, CA
      Jan 1989 - Dec 1991 (2 years 11 months)
      All projects major entertainment licensed characters ranging from Star Wars, Disney, Warner Bros., MGM and more. Make sculptures character correct and meet manufacturing restrictions.
  • Awards

    •Design concepts contributed to 250'' Wall of Glass Panel at Honolulu Int'l Airport

    •Sculpted 18" Fancy Nancy Doll, Princess&Me, Disney Babies, & Tinkerbell doll heads

    •Awarded Int'l Utility Patent while designing auto interior products

    •Brochure aided in raising $40M for real estate public offering

    •Product Designs brought in $55M in sales in my categories at Auto Expressions

    •Sculptured displays for Disneyland Emporium

    •Disney bought my innovative finger bubble toy concept.

    •Won First zPrize Nat'l Pepsi Sculpt Competition at Park City, UT

  • Industries
    • Toys & Games
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • Concept Art
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
    • Sculpture
    • zBrush
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  • On Coroflot
    @lindasnyder90, member since 2006
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