Maureen Murphy

• Create conceptualized ideas for hard and soft-goods into artwork/blueprints (two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional models and digital imagery) that vendors use to create products.

• Research market trends, trade shows, competitors, and conduct store research for product ideas that strongly appeal to target customers.

• Incorporate existing aesthetic standards into ideas and product designs.

• Work with freelancers and communicate ideas/concepts to vendors and overseas office.

• Research new materials and new technologies that can be incorporated into the product line.

• Present product and theme ideas to merchandise managers and buyers.

• Organize all projects and paperwork related to art projects.

• Create conceptualized ideas for hard and soft-goods into artwork/blueprints (two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional models and digital imagery) that vendors use to create products.

• Research market trends, trade shows, competitors, and conduct store research for product ideas that strongly appeal to target customers.

• Incorporate existing aesthetic standards into ideas and product designs.

• Work with freelancers and communicate ideas/concepts to vendors and overseas office.

• Research new materials and new technologies that can be incorporated into the product line.

• Present product and theme ideas to merchandise managers and buyers.

• Organize all projects and paperwork related to art projects.

* Conceptualize and execute designs for soft-line and hard-line decorative accessories, giftware, tabletop, fashion accessories, toys and paper products
* Design utilizing a variety of themes, styles and materials such as fabrics, glass, metal, ceramic and resin
* Create original graphic and repeat pattern designs translated from mood boards
* Research color, materials and fashion trends
* Execute product mock-ups utilizing traditional and digital illustrative skills
* Design coordinating packaging for various products
* Prepare final project specs for production
* Provide creative solutions while meeting deadlines and goals
* Communicate and update all team members involved throughout development process
* Create interior faux finishes, murals, painted furniture and custom artwork
Clients:
The Bradford Group, Enesco, P.S. Greetings, Universal Home Fashions, 1-800-Flowers, Wilton Enterprises, LTD Commodities, Walmart, Certified International, Youngs, Inc.
Licensees:
Yankee Candle, JKL International, Inc, C.R. Gibson, The Philadelphia Group, PTS America, Inc, Toland, Hobby Lobby, Christian Book Distributors, 123 Creations, NRN Designs, Design Design, Bacova, Lovett, American Retro, Conimar, Creative Converting, Burton & Burton

* Conceptualized and execute original designs for seasonal, everyday and special occasion soft-good home fashions and accessories.
* Designed products based off of trend boards, client budgets and vendor capabilities.
* Utilized GroveSite to upload all production files and communicate with overseas vendors.
* Communicated with all team members involved throughout development process.

* Designed inspirational, special occasion, seasonal and everyday giftware and decorative accessories in a variety of materials
* Designed products based off of trend boards
* Prepared product presentations and project specs for overseas vendors
* Created to meet overseas vendors capabilities

* Created original patterns and designs for numerous types of giftware and home decor products such as: paper goods, frames, tabletop, calendars, jewelry, cosmetic bags, garden decor, small toys, fashion accessories, candle accessories and textiles
* Created designs from licensors style guides and applied art to products and packaging to meet specifications
* Created product mock-ups, packaging designs and brochures

* Created seasonal and everyday giftware and tabletop products in variety of materials
* Designed products based off of mood boards and style guides
* Created decal art utilizing hand sketching to digital illustration
* Designed hard-line to coordinate with textiles
* Created packaging style guides for interchangeable products
* Conceptualized and design from sketch to 3D product
* Created to meet Asian factory capabilities and retailer needs
* Researched color, materials and fashion trends
* Kept all parties updated on status of projects