Toy Designer & Illustrator Portfolio-Based Designer
Resume:
WORK E X P E R I E N C E
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C O N T A C T
https://isabellavaldiviatorres.myportfolio.com
Otis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Toy Design,Minor in Illustration E D U C A T I O N
S K I L L S
A W A R D S & C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Dean's List (2020-2024)
Richard & Jean Coyne Foundation Scholarship (2023- 2024)
Otis Initiative Award, Diversity Scholarship, First-Gen Scholarship
Winner, 1st Annual Toy Photo Competition(Environment)
(2023)
Exhibitor at New York Toy Fair (2023)
Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter(2023-Present) Software:
Adobe Creative Suite:After Effects
Dimension, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Google Suite, Microsoft 365, Procreate, Rhino 3D,
Smartsheet, ZBrush
Design:
Character Design, Concept Design, Model Making
Painting, Pattern Making, Printmaking, Prototyping Sculpting, Screen Printing, Sewing, Sketching
Communication:
Presentation, Project Management, Client &Staff,
Management, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented
S P O N S O R E D P R O J E C T S
University Games Corporation/Otis College
Board Game Designer- Spring 2024
Developed game concepts for children 5+ and family. Conducted play testing sessions and refined gameplay. Illustrated and prepared card deck for professional printing.
Mattel/Otis College
Action Figure Designer WWE Licensing- Spring 2023
Designed action figures with an emphasis on branding, license-focused toy creation, articulation, and
storytelling.
Developed concept-to-presentation action figure skills. I S A B E L L A T O R R E S
D e s i g n e r + I l l u s t r a t o r
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Technical Specialist (Art)
November 2025- Present
Assistant teaching grades 6,7 &8 Art, in a classroom of 20-32 students.
Supporting the main teamcher and utilizing a variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities for all learners, including students with special needs: also a mandated reporter. Teaching students different techniques and how to use other materials (clay, charcoal, inks, paints, etc).
Provide adaptable equipment to differently ambled students. Managing supply budget and material inventory.
Token Label
Production Assistant (Apparel)
Aug 2025-Present
Operated sewing machines to perform garment finishing. Completed finishing processes for T-shirts, including tagging, labeling, and quality inspection.
Managed and organized stock inventory, ensuring accurate sizing and labeling.
Coordinated with owner for materials and inventory update. MGA Entertainment
Mid-Level Packaging Designer for Retail Marketing
Sep 2024-Dec 2024
Coordinated with cross-functional teams and licensors across 10+ brands.
Created presentation-ready package designs and marketing campaigns(3D Modeling, Sketching, Layouts & Physical Models) Maintained organized production files and vendor
communications via email and Zoom.
Contributed to product pitch decks and brand strategy discussions.
BabyGoat Inc
Freelance Toy Designer
Jul 2024 – Dec 2024
Collaborated with teams to develop storytelling-based toy concepts.
Assisted in translating product ideas into visual decks for client presentations.
Participated in feedback loops and remote communication with teams.
Otis College of Art and Design
Classroom Assistant/ Drawing for Portfolio Development Jan 2024 - May 2024
Direct students to develop strong visual portfolios and prepare for interviews.
Gave feedback and guided students in effective self-presentation. Supported instructors with class organization and student engagement, communicated through email.
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