Experience

Zodax, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer, Package Designer and Product Designer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States I do graphic design, packaging design and illustrations for Zodax products and for private label clients. These projects include: --1) High end candles --2) Home decor items --3) Christmas ornaments I create photo realistic 3D product visulizations to help clients see the products that we are designing for them. I communicate with our factories in China and India daily to keep track of our projects. I help Zodax and private label clients design products from… Show more I do graphic design, packaging design and illustrations for Zodax products and for private label clients. These projects include: --1) High end candles --2) Home decor items --3) Christmas ornaments I create photo realistic 3D product visulizations to help clients see the products that we are designing for them. I communicate with our factories in China and India daily to keep track of our projects. I help Zodax and private label clients design products from scrach -- 1) Initial concept sketches -- 2) Product renderings, brainstorming materials to use for products -- 3) Contacting factories to create samples -- 4) Approval of samples -- 5) Updating our customers the status of their products I create care labels and barcodes for packaging. I communicate with our overseas factories to develop products, maintain existing products and printing boxes. I research trends in the fashion, gift and home décor industry. Show less



Ganz USA, LLC

• United States
• Wholesale
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Illustrator and Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2021

  Van Nuys, CA I design and illustrate stationery, gift and home decor items for Ganz. Ganz produces a vast array of gift items including stuffed animals, dinnerware, candles, figurines, garden ware and anything else you can give as a housewarming present. At Ganz, I paint traditionally (with acrylics) and digitally (via photoshop and illustrator). I integrate my paintings with vintage ephemera and patterns to create a distinct look on my products. I also research fashion trends for future… Show more I design and illustrate stationery, gift and home decor items for Ganz. Ganz produces a vast array of gift items including stuffed animals, dinnerware, candles, figurines, garden ware and anything else you can give as a housewarming present. At Ganz, I paint traditionally (with acrylics) and digitally (via photoshop and illustrator). I integrate my paintings with vintage ephemera and patterns to create a distinct look on my products. I also research fashion trends for future collections. Show less



My own art licensing business

• Designer and Illustrator

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2011

  I create art and license them for home décor companies (kitchen, dinnerware, rugs, flags, for example). Products featuring my licensed artwork include: Exclusive dinnerware set for Dillard’s, floor mats for Wal-Mart and rugs for Kohl’s.



Punch Studio

• Designer and Illustrator

  • Jul 2005 - Jun 2010

  As an artist for Punch Studio, I have illustrated original artwork and applied them on paper products such as cards, file folders, photo albums, stationary sets, wine caddies, soap boxes, gift boxes, hat boxes, recipe boxes, sticker sheets and more. I have also created original designs using the company’s collection of Victorian Ephemera and complex patterns with multiple repeats. My work has appeared in TJ Maxx, Ross, Barnes & Nobles, Macy's, Tuesday Morning and various Mom/Pop… Show more As an artist for Punch Studio, I have illustrated original artwork and applied them on paper products such as cards, file folders, photo albums, stationary sets, wine caddies, soap boxes, gift boxes, hat boxes, recipe boxes, sticker sheets and more. I have also created original designs using the company’s collection of Victorian Ephemera and complex patterns with multiple repeats. My work has appeared in TJ Maxx, Ross, Barnes & Nobles, Macy's, Tuesday Morning and various Mom/Pop gift stores. I have done work ranging from mass market to very sophisticated. Show less



California Label Products

• Graphic Designer

  • Oct 2004 - Jul 2005

  I designed woven labels, printed labels, hangtags and other novelty items for the fashion industry. I also designed logos entirely from scratch as well as modified customers’ existing artwork. I also designed the company catalog.