Graphic Designer
Resume:
CONRAD LANDAIS
GRAPHIC DESI GNE R / I LLUST RAT OR
Design Experience
**** - **** ****** ******* ******** / Illustrator
R ubies Costumes Co. Ltd. - Imagine by Rubie’s, Westbury, NY
Worked as a Senior Designer developing new licensed and generic product for the
children’s dress up division of Rubie’s. Responsibilities ranged from developing new
product from concept to contractual stage. Updated existing product lines, designed
production ready product art and packaging. Worked with sourcing agents in US and China
to guarantee product was produced correctly and on time for retail. Worked with sales staff
to ensure product samples were mocked up and ready for presentations and trade shows.
Directed photo shoots, color corrected and retouched images for packaging, catalog and
promotional uses. Worked closely with Design Director to manage staff, make certain all
deadlines were met also that designed art met all Licensor and retail requirements.
Contact Information
2000 - 2007 Art Director
K idz Kraze International Ltd., Hicksville, New York
Accountable for the creative development of licensed and generic product for a small
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childrens inflatable furniture company. Managed staff designers, freelancers and photo
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shoots. Established close working relationships with licensing agents, vendors and
product developers in China. Guided and approved all stages of product development
with licensing partners from design comps, trade advertisements and shows, to final
market ready product.
Skills
1998 - 2000 A rt Director
P ixel Printing New York, NY
Illustrator CS6
R esponsibilities included managing staff designers, coordinated material work flow
Photoshop CS6
and deadlines. Computer graphic file service and output to large format inkjet print-
InDesign CS6
ers for trade shows and presentations. Photo retouching, design, layout and
Dreamweaver CS4
mechanical paste-up and digital illustration.
Adobe LightRoom
Sketchbook Pro
1996 - 1998 Digital Imaging Specialist / Graphic Designer
Mac OSX
T op Notch Graphics, New York, NY
Digital & Traditional Illustration
Responsible for output of computer generated files in various formats within client given time
Digital & Film Photography
lines. Expedited work flow from printing, finishing and delivering also provided costumer support
Retouching & Manipulation
service.
Fluent in Spanish
1994 - 1996 Illustrator / Graphic Designer
J ust Toys, Inc., New York, NY
Responsible for comp stages of toy packaging design and production, including new license
product line extensions. Worked directly with Art Director and product managers in realization of
References
products final design from comp pencil or marker renderings to final computer graphic design.
Available upon request
Freelance Graphic Design
Yuppify, Orlando, FL
Magazine layout, corporate id and web site banner design.
Home Renovation Magazine, Orlando, FL
Magazine interior advertisement design and layout.
STS Refill America, Boca Raton, FL
Designed national sales advertisements, brochures, catalogs and trade show booth art.
Winged Fist Organization, Woodside, NY
Layout, design and upkeep of non profit web site
Surge Licensing, Jericho, NY
Redesigned company corporate identity and developed trade dress for outdoor sports
personality Tred Barta.
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