Product Design Manager

Consumer Goods & Services Professional Los Angeles, California, United States

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Summary

Creative and Visionary Product Designer

With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in leading design teams and managing high-profile consumer products, collaborating with global entertainment brands. I excel in blending innovation with storytelling, creating products that resonate with diverse audiences. My expertise includes:

Licensed Product Design: Key designer for hardline and plush items in the Action Figure Team, successfully leading designs for iconic properties like Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Monster High.
Product Development: Pioneered Barbie's first plush line and led the Walmart Sweet Dreams Barbie Plush Doll, achieving $10MM in global sales.
Brand Management: Oversaw the Barney Dinosaur brand, contributing to $35MM in global sales through strategic design and management.
Collaborative Projects: Directed brand collaborations with Warner Bros, Disney, and Universal, ensuring innovative and trend-driven products while maintaining brand fidelity.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Worked closely with manufacturing, marketing, engineering, and licensors for cohesive product launches.
Mentorship: Mentored junior designers, fostering creativity and high performance within the team.
Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality, creative products, I am passionate about creating immersive experiences in the consumer goods space.

Expectations

I'd love to keep exploring in management position to lead design teams, mentoring designers to grow together with our ultimate goal as a Toy Designer who makes the greatest toy for kids.