SKILLS & PESONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Experience in generic & licensed product, packaging & media design.
Understanding of Licensing parameters, processes & requirements. The ability to apply this to product, packaging & advertising from concept to finished product. Designs are approved first time by licensors 97% of the time.
Oversee design & collaborate on brand building projects from concept to finished art including mentoring junior designers and communicating with factories
Stay up to date with industry developments & trend forecasting & create trend boards to support brands.
Liaising with clients & licensors.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Creatively driven
Strong commercial acumen.
Solution focused
Clear communicator & open to feedback
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Ability to build & maintain networks.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work creatively under pressure & meet timelines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2008 to now
Company: Caprice NZ
Position held: Senior Graphic Designer
Job Function: Licensed & generic, Manchester/home textiles, homewares, apparel, footwear & luggage design.
Ranges for: The Warehouse, Chrisco & Briscoes, Farmers, Spotlight
September 2002 – May 2008
Company: Azzurra Graphic Design Studios
Position held: Owner & Creative Director
Job Function:
• Manchester/home textiles, homewares, apparel, footwear & luggage design
• Toiletry ranges, Licensed Stationery, Calendars,
• Puzzles, Furniture, Stickers, Hotel amenities
• Corporate identities: logos/stationery
• Branding & Packaging
• Direct Mail
2000 – 2002 Ster-Kinekor / Primemedia
Position held: Manager of the Creative Licensing
1998 – 2000 Trilogy / Jupiter Drawing Room Advertising Agency
Position held: Graphic Designer & Finished Artist
1995 – 1998 Fuzzy Duck Designs
Position held: Designer