Surface Pattern and Product Designer
Resume:
Maureen Murphy
Experienced Surface Pattern and Product Designer with Hardline and Softline Goods
Waukegan, IL
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Work Experience
Product Designer
Winston Brands, Inc. - Elk Grove Village, IL
June 2019 to Present
• Create conceptualized ideas for hard and soft goods into artwork/blueprints (two-dimensional drawings, three-dimensional models and digital imagery) that vendors use to create products.
• Research market trends, trade shows, competitors, and conduct store research for product ideas that strongly appeal to target customers.
• Incorporate existing aesthetic standards into ideas and product designs.
• Research new materials and new technologies that can be incorporated into the product line.
• Present product and theme ideas to merchandise managers and buyers.
• Organize all projects and paperwork related to art projects. Maureen Murphy
Maureen Murphy Designs
April 1998 to Present
• Conceptualize and execute designs for soft line and hardline home goods, giftware, toys, fashion accessories and paper products.
• Design utilizing a variety of themes, styles and materials such as fabrics, glass, metal, ceramic, and resin.
• Create original graphic and repeat pattern designs translated from mood boards.
• Create both hand drawings and three dimensional computer renderings.
• Design coordinating packaging for various products.
• Prepare product presentations and final project specs for production.
• Research market color and fashion trends.
• Work with overseas vendors to develop products in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Communicate with buyers to determine needs, objectives and direction.
• Communicate and update all team members involved throughout development process.
• Create interior faux finishes, murals, painted furniture and custom artwork. Clients:
The Bradford Group, Enesco, P.S. Greetings, Universal Home Fashions, 1-800-Flowers, Wilton Enterprises, Hallmark, Walmart, Certified International, Youngs, Inc, PTS America, Inc, LTD Commodities Licensees:
Yankee Candle, Christmas Tree Shops, C R Gibson, Hobby Lobby, Design Design, Lovett, Raz Imports, Inc, Creative Converting, Conimar Group and Hoffmaster Product Designer
Dyno Seasonal Solutions - Riverwoods, IL
July 2017 to November 2018
• Created original patterns and product designs for seasonal home decor textiles and fashion accessories for major retailers.
• Utilized embroidery, appliques, 3D attachments and variety of printing processes and fabrics.
• Developed products based off of trend boards, client budgets and vendor capabilities.
• Prepared final art and technical production files for product sampling.
• Communicated with vendors via online collaboration software throughout sampling process. Product Designer - Freelance
Roman, Inc. - Bloomingdale, IL
October 2015 to April 2016
• Designed inspirational, special occasion, seasonal, everyday giftware and decorative home fashions and accessories in a variety of materials.
• Designed hard and soft goods based off of trend boards.
• Prepared product presentations and project specs for overseas vendors.
• Created to meet overseas vendors capabilities.
Graphic and Product Designer
Giftco, Inc. - Vernon Hills, IL
April 2008 to March 2009
• Created original everyday and seasonal patterns and designs for numerous types of children and adult giftware and home decor products such as: paper goods, frames, tabletop, calendars, cosmetic bags, garden decor, small toys, fashion accessories, candle accessories and textiles.
• Designed licensed art to various products and packaging.
• Worked with buyers/product developers from initial concept to final product execution.
• Researched market trends and color schemes.
• Created to meet overseas vendors capabilities and retailer needs.
• Created CAD product renderings, packaging designs and packaging style guide templates. Illustrator / Product Designer
Rainbow Mountain, Inc. - Wheaton, IL
June 2006 to August 2008
• Conceptualized and executed original designs for seasonal and everyday giftware and tabletop products in a variety of materials.
• Presented concepts to buyers.
• Created decal art utilizing hand sketching and digital illustration.
• Designed hard-line to coordinate with textiles.
• Conceptualized and designed from initial sketch to 3D product.
• Created to meet vendor capabilities and retailer needs.
• Researched and tracked market trends.
• Kept all parties updated on status of projects.
Graphic Designer
BVM Communications, Inc. - Lake Bluff, IL
January 1997 to May 1999
• Created animated community advertisements for intranet.
• Created company logo, four color print advertisements and posters.
• Created company website.
Junior Art Director
Davidson Marketing - Chicago, IL
May 1996 to January 1997
• Conceptualized and brainstormed design solutions with fellow employees and art directors.
• Created advertising material layouts.
• Created color comps – digital and marker renderings.
• Designed coupons, FSI’s, can labels, tent cards, and other marketing projects. Education
Bachelor's in Communication Design
Ray College of Design - Chicago, IL
September 1992 to May 1996
Skills
• Illustration
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Creative Suite
• CAD
• Photo manipulation
• Market Research
Links
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