Maureen Murphy

Experienced Surface Pattern and Product Designer with Hardline and Softline Goods

Waukegan, IL

adq02d@r.postjobfree.com

847-***-****

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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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