Clara Ponce

- Launched two new toy lines that usher the brand into a more youthful lens in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Lead and organize project work flows to meet deadlines
- Design and competitor research for new product ideation and concept development including sister brands such as Four Paws, Cadet, and IMS
- Meet and collaborate with design, marketing, R&D, and content teams for product development, packaging, and ad campaigns
- Assist in executing focus groups with team leaders for product testing and surveys
- Execute the creation of 3D models for conception and final renders on Fusion 360, Rhino, and Photoshop
- Digitally edit and manipulate technical control drawings and illustrations using Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Sculpt, mold, and/or paint models to capture design concepts and intent
- Prepare 3D prints using Rhino and GrabCAD
- Sketch storyboards and illustrations for packaging and designs, traditionally and digitally
- Build and test mockups for packaging

- Concept sketching for packaging production and POP displays for brands such as Coca-Cola, Chapstick, Johnson & Johnson, Ferraro, and Pfrizer
- Coordinated and reviewed project schedules with team
- Operated a Kongsberg cutting table for in-house corrugated display contruction
- Created and illustrated plant assembly instructions using Illustrator and ArtiosCAD for production
- Edited/manipulated images using Photoshop
- Built mocks and comps for shipping and testing
- Put together pre-flights for printing using Illustrator

The team created the toy design for Otto for the Five Points Festival hosted in NY
- Created mood boards and storyboards
- Rapid sketching of toy concepts
- Sculpting, casting, and molding for product samples
- On-site production of Otto with the use of a rotocaster