Misty-Roze Krukoski

Sr. Graphic Designer, Surface Designer, Creative Art Director at Freelance Designer
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(386) 825-5501
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Eugene, Oregon, United States, US

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Amanda Wagoner

Misty-Roze is an excellent designer, maker, friend, mentor, and dog mom. She's brimming with talent, knowledge, and passion for her craft. Never satisfied without multiple personal projects to funnel her creativity into, she spends her days experimenting with new mediums, software, and business ventures. Misty lives and breathes art so fully that I am confident if she is presented with a new challenge, not only will she figure it out, but she will excel at it. I have seen her do it time and again. Misty-Roze has mentored many young designers in her career, including myself. Even today, almost 8 years since we worked together at KidKraft, she is still one of the first people I turn to if I need help figuring something out in Photoshop or Illustrator, and she still gives advice and encouragement as if we were sitting next to each other every day. We collaborated on countless projects, including dollhouses, play kitchens, play sets, and kid's furniture, and it was always a pleasure. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from and get to know her, and I would recommend her work to anyone.

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I had the immense pleasure of working with Misty-Roze for approximately 10 years give or take at KidKraft. She is not only an amazingly talented person if she doesn't know the answer to the problem she will research it until she is educated on every aspect of the problem or task at hand. Her Artistic and Technical abilities are just top notch, I had the pleasure of working many, many hours with Misty on Dollhouses, Packaging, and Kitchens to name a few. She is a great team member and is always pushing others to grow in their skill set just as she has over the time period I have known and worked with Misty. I look forward to future collaborations with Misty in and out of toys. There are very few people I know with the unique skillset that was required at our time at the toy company, and she always made our projects shine.

Emily Dixon

I truly enjoyed the time I had working and collaborating with Misty-Roze. She is a dedicated and passionate designer and one to thrive at any challenge she faces. She is a very hard worker and extremely detailed oriented. Her art work is a great reflection of her as a person; Fun, talented, and just a joy to be around. She works well in a group or as an individual. I hope that some day in the future our paths will cross and we can work together again. Anyone would be lucky to have her as apart of there team.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Graphic Design
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Sr. Graphic Designer, Surface Designer, Creative Art Director
      • 2018 - Present

      Illustration Clients: Produced custom artwork and digital surface illustrations for million-dollar branded retail products, including toys pets, and children, fabric, furniture, and clothing. - Convert hand-drawn illustrations into digital illustrations, prepare digital assets for print production, and attend creative meetings with stakeholders. - Developed a variety of illustrations in various art styles and themes. - Created style guides, asset management, and implemented existing brand guides. - Contract freelance has familiarized me with working remotely and in-house across time zones and overseas. - Understanding of Manufacturing Process for Retail Products and Print Production. Production Clients: - Achieved alignment with brand guidelines, identity, and client vision by consulting with stakeholders to ensure high-quality visual solutions. - Brand logos, custom typography, and digital marketing assets. - Created hand-drawn and digital illustrations for print marketing materials, including packaging, brochures, magazines, and catalogs. - Production and layouts for catalogs, lookbooks, packaging, trade shows, banners, posters, publications, flyers, and print and digital signage. - Delivered high-quality illustrations and animations for social media content. Client List: MGA Games, Little Passports®, L.O.L. Surprise!, Little Tikes®, Teamson™ Kids, BravoStar Inflatable Toys®, Slightly Stationery, Dorell Fabrics™, Royal Pet Toys, Loomcraft Textile & Supply Co. , and Bantry Home. Show less

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior-Level Creative Graphic Designer, Surface Designer, Illustrator
      • 2007 - 2018

      - Collaborate with industrial designers and engineers to create 2D and 3D illustrations for toys, trade shows, textiles, and children's furniture. - Delivering assets in various art styles and themes for digital and print production in accordance with the client's vision. - Creative direction and Illustrations of retail products delivered in presentations to licensing clients to secure million-dollar contracts with companies such as Disney, Target, Costco, and Toys R Us. - Mentored a team of designers to produce award-winning toys and textiles. - Understanding of the Manufacturing Process for Retail Products. Working directly with private labels and licensed accounts for Disney®, Harley-Davidson®, Toys R' Us®, Sam's Club®, Costco®, and Target®. Featured in the 2017 Neiman Marcus® Christmas Book. Show less

    • Sr. Graphic Designer / Marketing / PR
      • 2004 - 2007

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • In-House Graphic Designer (Bakery Headquarters)
      • 2000 - 2004

Education

  • Eastfield College - DCCCD
    Bachelor's degree, Design and Applied Arts / Photography
  • ATI Technical Training Center
    Associates, Graphic Design / Illustration Program

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