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Product Designer/Illustrator/Artist
Megan Hudlow
Dallas, TX
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About
Hello! I love art and making things from designing products, to decor for the home, to hand lettering an interesting message, to illustrating a scene from a book, or painting a picture.
I have worked for gift companies, freelanced and taught art.
Here is a little bit of what I do. I have many years experience but I am also keen to take on a new challenge.
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Education
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BFA Fine ArtsCarnegie Mellon University1993 - 1997Studied Fine Arts in a highly conceptual based program. Concentrated on 2-D Media, Drawing and Painting, with a minor in Sculpture, both clay and metal.
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Experience
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Product DesignerMichaels StoresDallas, TXFeb 2022 - Apr 2025 (3 years 2 months)Collaborated Cross-Functionally to develop assortments for the Arts & Crafts, Gift & Seasonal Retail space through ideation, development of trend guides, creation of art, designing of product, testing and evaluating samples, and fostering innovation through new product types in the following categories: Seasonal/Home Decor,
General Crafts,
Fine Arts,
Unfinished Ceramics,
Kids,
Paper-crafting,
Jewelry,
Storage,
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Freelance Designer/IllustratorGlenbrook DesignsFeb 2004 - Dec 2021 (17 years 10 months)Consulted with Seasonal, Home Decor, and Giftware retail and vendor clients on product development from initial ideation to completion. Created digital and hand rendered designs for projects in Tabletop, Garden and Home Décor, Glass Ornaments, Figurines, Plush and other hard and soft goods. Developed assortments for Everyday, Holiday and Specialty Events. Brought new product ideas and shared market research.
Maintained tight deadlines and oversaw projects from beginning concepts to revisions on samples to ensure high quality, including directing vendor revisions on samples.
Clients include:
Demdaco
Michaels Stores
Amscan/Grasslands Road - Party City
Christopher Radko
Gemmy Industries
Exhart Home & Garden
China Manufactoring Solutions Ltd.
Regal Gift
Colony Brand
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Designer/ConsultantJun 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 1 month)Lead Designer for all categories and materials, created trend books, developed new product ideas for expanding catalog.
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Product DesignerMay 2002 - Feb 2004 (1 year 9 months)Designed giftware for several themes and price points. Responsibilities included:
Researching Trends
Developing Concepts
Rendering by hand product images in multiple views
Art Direction
Overseeing samples
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Americorps/Island Institute FellowIsland InstituteSep 2000 - Aug 2001 (11 months)Took a one year fellowship year to teach on an island in Maine on an isolated island. Worked within a fellowship position to develop art and environmental education programs in the community.
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ArtistChristopher RadkoAug 1999 - Aug 2000 (1 year)Hand drew glass ornament designs for a specific upscale market. Worked in a team environment and expanded work role to include resin, and ceramic designs.
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Peace Corps VolunteerUS Peace CorpsFederated States of MicronesiaMay 1997 - Jul 1999 (2 years 2 months)Implemented and assisted in Community Development Programs as a Youth Advisor on a Pacific Island and taught art classes.
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