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• • Create graphics for screenprints, printed repeats, appliqués and embroideries, from concept to production.
• • Strongest assets include cute and unique characters, fun motifs and clever wordplay
• • Seasonally research, develop and present emerging graphic trends to brand teams.
• • Collaborate with designers and merchandisers to meet seasonal business objectives while managing deadlines in accordance with retail seasonal calendars.
• • Develop and execute clear and detailed technical packs.
• • Render 3D line plan presentations utilizing Browzwear Lotta software
• • Contribute to branding projects, including hangtag & label design and showroom & presentation graphics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

GARAN INC, Graphic Artist, 2016-2022
Newborn, Infant and Layette, both boy and girl
Garanimals brand, Walmart.

BABIES-R-US, Graphic Artist, 2012-2016
Infant and Toddler boys
Koala Kids brand

BABY TOGS, INC, Senior Graphic Artist, 1992-2011.
Newborn, Infant, Layette, Toddler boys
Baby Togs and BT Kids brands plus private label programs;
for Macy’s, JCPenney, Walmart, Kmart, Target
Responsible for Dr. Seuss licensing program for boy and girl newborn through toddler, including sleepwear. Created graphics; determined color and theme assortments.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Illustrator and occasional Author of over 15 children’s picture books
• Parsons School of Design; former instructor of children’s book illustration and writing
• Member of the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature; sixteen-time co-chair of their annual One-on-One Plus writers and illustrators conference.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; Browzwear Lotta

EDUCATION
BFA, Parsons School of Design