Brande Smith
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About
Fun-loving and adventurous with a hardcore sweet-tooth. I have a passion for story-telling and developing diverse characters into my personal concepts. Dolls are my favorite to work with whether they be fashion, baby or porcelain. I also love working with popculture and nerd IP.
I am very comfortable with Rhino 3D and 3D printing since its the next "Big Thing". The 3D project I am most proud of features MGA's LaLa Oopsies in a board game that I created from scratch based on heavy research and character/environment studies pulled from LaLa Oopsies: Sew Magical Tale movie. The board game is a 3D rendered print of the quilted environment and the pieces are 3D printed crowns that become hair clips for the players. -
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Toy DesignOtis College of Art and Design2010 - 2014Graduated with Honors Dean's List 2010-2014 GPA: 3.75
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Experience
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Product/ Graphic/ App Game DesignerWalnut, CAAug 2014 - Present (8 years 10 months)• Product, Game/UI and packaging designer for Izooca Toy-to-life App games and toys
• App game Designer for Playhut X interactive tents
• Concept for Playhut’s major girl’s line Be You Glamper line
• Design patterns and graphics for lifesize play structures using licensor style guides
• Handpaint prototypes
• Concept and creat style guide for Cubetopia app games and products
• Maintain communication with Playhut branch in China for product development
• Work and concept directly with company president
• Design large scale wall graphics for Trade Shows
• Design presentation slides and graphics
• Design 2D and 3D TRU retail displays for upcoming products -
CAD DesignerJust Funky LLCColumbus, OHAug 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 1 month)• Communicate between LA and Ohio based offices
• Create 3D models of product with Rhino 3D
• Render model with VRay for realistic picture of design
• Take on multiple projects at a time
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Teacher's Aide (Form and Space)Los Angeles, CASep 2013 - May 2014 (8 months)Responsibilities
• Help students understand methods and materials for class
• Work closely with professor and foundation students to utilize class time
• Proficiency in 3D thinking, time management and material handling
• Have a personable and helpful attitude
Skills Used
• Teach freshmen to use a variety of hand-tools (Torch, Drill, Saws)
• Evaluate perspective of concept sketches
• Provide research for students to draw inspiration from
• Scan film slides
• Help students utilize school website to keep progress of projects
• Help teacher organize files on school website
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Sponsered Class FinalistEl Segundo, CAJan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)Finalist Presenter
• Create physical/digital hybrid toy brand that is also evergreen
• Present final concept to senior executives of Mattel and Playground Productions
Accomplishments
• Won Top Six presentations of class of 13
• Praised as best story-teller -
Creative Services InternSanta Monica, CAMay 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)• Research brand voice techniques to be used in Digimon Fusion for Digital Marketing
• Identify, create and present a new brand acquisition to Senior Executives
• Assist with researching and determining future mommy blogging partnerships
• Participate in cross-functional task forces
• Develop skills in publishing platforms such as Glossi and iBooks Author
• Complete daily tasks, assignments and projects as assigned by my supervisor
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Awards
Dean's List 2010-2014
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Affiliations
·Toy Industry Association (TIA)
· Girl Scouts of United States of America (GSUSA)
· Relay for Life
· Stark Parks
· Stark County Humane Society -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@panderbair, member since 2013
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