LAURA DUPHINEY

** ******** ***. ***** ***** NJ. *7786

(@73) 722-0068,

e-mail:ad4ibj@r.postjobfree.com

Web site: Art-Dame.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts

School of Visual Arts, NYC, New York ~ 1985-1989

Media/Iilustration

SKILLS

Digital Graphic Design Certificate

William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ - 2008

* Established proficiency in web design, using Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.

* Develop an intuitive interface to highlight specific design tailored to meet the needs of the client.

Project Management Certificate

William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ - 2008

« Preparation course for the PMP Exam

Software skills

* Photoshop, Rhino 6, Z Brush, Sketch up, Procreate

EXPERIENCE

Lead 3D Concept Designer

Forever Iron Doors - July 2021 to Present

* Pre-production work - Create original 2D drawings/designs for commercial and residential clients.

* Communicate with factory Factory in china for CAD schematics follow-through to production and shipping

* Manage additional designers schedules and work loads.

Senior 3D Concept Designer

Macy’s Parade Studio, Moonachie, NJ ~ September 2008 to 2020

Job requirement

© Generate original concept drawings/illustrations/storyboards for Macy's large-scale entertainment events. events

include: Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas events, NYC flower show, July 4"" fireworks, celebrity appearances

© Develop original characters, environments, palettes. Facilitate with research and mood boards.

Generated pre-production 3D renderings in Rhino software for project hand-off to engineering and production.

Work with costume director on development of new costumes through execution of event day dressing. Researching

trends, fabrics palettes.

Attended and facilitate client meetings to assist marketing’s understanding of Brand.

Senior member on the redesign of Universal Studios Holiday Parade 2017 to current.

© Joined the Macy’s Parade Installation crew for Universal Studios “Holiday Parade” in Orlando, FL. Responsibilities

include refurbish floats, inflate and install Balloons, facilitate practice runs and train seasonal parade crews to take

cover the month-long event.

© Contributing member of the Parade Group Selection Committee. Responsible for recruiting new talent groups and

ideate for existing groups. Research events, talent, music, sports etc.

© Annually supervise various Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade day teams, from float assembly, balloon inflation to

costuming. Oversee the installation, production, dismantling and clean up. Responsible to train proper emergency

procedures

L Designs - Graphic Design and Sculpture 1994-2002

* Market “L Designs” research client lists and develop advertising campaign compile sub-contractors.

* Set up meetings, arrange timelines and execute contracts.

‘* Pre-production work in various materials including 2D and 3D design from pencil, color to clay.

Culver glassware Inc. - Assistant art director, 1991 - 1994

‘* Create original artwork/design, research trends and product development.

‘* Produce hand drawn color separations, develop seasonal palettes, fabric and accessories.

* Supervised in-house silk-screening printing process.

Creative Productions Inc. - Computer Graphic Designer. 1989-1991

* Create computer generated slide show presentations for pharmaceutical industry.

* Design charts, graphs, text and vector illustrations.

Freelance Illustrator - 1989 - 1994

* Design full color book illustrations for novelist and company

publications.

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