• Manage product and packaging approvals through online systems and collaborative approval meetings, ensuring high quality standards in character execution, in-depth storytelling, color, material, form and function

• Collaborate and build partnerships with internal partners (Creative Design, Games, Publishing, Brand Merchandising, Licensing Commercialization, CBM, Legal, Business Affairs, Product Integrity, Integrated Retail, BPM, Public Affairs, DE&I teams, Cultural Consultants) and external partners (Studio, Franchise Strategy, WDI) to design and approve all products

• Guide design of compelling product lines at varying stages of development that support brand strategies and represent the core elements of the brand and story

• Champion improvement in product design and process implementation

• Manage, identify and deliver accurate reference and Style Guide assets and materials to licensees to ensure authentic and story-accurate product

• Create consumer products line review presentations

• Led and collaborated with product development on multiple products per year from all phases of the design process from concept to manufacturing to shelf.

• Communicated and managed domestic vendors, outside engineers, and illustrators to bring a product to life.

• Provided creative services such as product photography, product videos, animations, social media campaigns, and effective powerpoint presentation.

• Assisted and shared feedback with in-house designers to assist in finalizing products and packaging.

• Worked in conjunction with Camp BizSmart, an entrepreneurship summer camp for pre-teens, as a team designer to bring their ideas to life through design renders.

I tracked current trends and product knowledge in men’s fashion; set personal bookings/styling appointments. Worked in a commission-based environment wear I regularly exceeded corporate sales goals of up to $250/hr. I designed visual merchandising displays for numerous product lines.

I oversaw branch opening as senior staff managing team of 10 employees. In place of Assistant Manager, I helped manage the store, leading to 4 Corporate Customer Service Awards. I was also responsible for hiring, training, stock-management, cost-benefit analysis, off-site catering. Also as a store ambassador, I designed advertisements for local use including flyers and brochures