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PRODUCT DESIGNER

Seeking a full time in-house position as a Graphic Artist / Illustrator specializing in creating graphics for the apparel industry

Responsible for all design, development, manufacturing, and sales/marketing for “Lynx Pool Noodle Connectors.”  Managed all stages of product design, from initial drawings to the creation and production of specialized packaging.  Created prototypes of the toy with 3-D printing.  Developed marketing materials and banners to promote the product at trade shows. 
•	Product information available at www.lynxpooltoys.com.
•	Invented and designed other products, including an ergonomic bow grip (for archery) and a Rope Cleat (for boating).
•	Designed and built a prototype of a boat dolly/loader cart for kayak transport.

Created promotional products for clients of this printing company that serviced restaurants and retailers.  Also created designs for civic promotion campaigns. 
•	Produced T-shirts for a wide variety of clients, including Chuy’s, Shady Grove, Hula Hut, Salt Lick BBQ, Academy Sports, and multiple collegiate programs, such as Texas A&M, Alabama, and the University of Texas.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Developed all designs of hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts and tank tops for Paradies Airport Concessions, that were then sold in 75 shops nationwide.  Also created designs for the resort and leisure industry.  Designed custom illustrations for each specific geographical area.  Utilized expert knowledge of stitch counts and digitizing procedures to create embroidery designs for hats and T-shirts. 
•	Supervised, modified and approved work submitted by freelance designers.
•	Consistently achieved high client satisfaction, resulting in repeat and referral business.
•	Assisted in acquiring numerous accounts.
•	Played instrumental role in the generation of significant sales increases.

Directed all operations in screen printing, screen separations, and sublimation printing.  Oversaw in-house production on presses and printers.  Designed technical line sheets and created CAD drawings.  Developed marketing graphics for our private label lines. 
•	Creatively designed top-selling sport jerseys for Thor (motocross sports jerseys) and for  Moose, Dye and 32 Degrees (paintball jerseys).
•	Oversaw the production of children’s pajamas and Bija yoga wear that was sold at Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s nationwide.
•	Printed designs on the Claire Cameron line of junior/missy tops and bottoms that were sold at Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and the Nordstrom Rack.

ART DIRECTOR

Participated in all stages of designing and producing hats that were then sold at Six Flags theme parks and Warner Brothers Studio stores.  Created digitizing designs for embroidery.  Worked with the Production Department to ensure proper stitch counts and stitch fill patterns.  
•	Operated within strict restrictions on licensed Looney Tunes characters.

SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST

Worked with multiple fabrics, including sherpa in the design of sweatshirts, hoodies and T-shirts for a variety of clients.  Created embroidery designs with low stitch counts. 
•	Clients included Acura, the Los Angeles Marathon and the San Diego Marathon

GRAPHIC ARTIST / ILLUSTRATOR

Managed the hat, t-shirt and sleep-shirt program for Disney theme parks and stores, Six Flags, and Universal Studios.  Utilized model sheets, as well as original concept art, to complete final designs for licensed characters.  
•	Initiated the “Mickey Shades” hat program, a line of Disney characters wearing sunglasses with reflective materials that became a top seller in the Disney parks for more than 10 years.
•	Drew licensed cartoon characters within strict corporate specifications.

Developed a wide range of products for this clothing manufacturer that specialized in action sports and skate culture apparel.   Designed logo work, character designs, hang tags, woven labels and POP displays.  Learned how to develop embroidery stitch counts. 
•	Coordinated a major ad campaign.  Selected models, built props, and oversaw photo shoots.

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Stan Dufek: PRODUCT DESIGNER in Costa Mesa, CA

Stan Dufek

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