Mario Gesualdi

Consultant to multiple toy manufacturers aiding in product development and sample support.
Coordinate and Manage outside vendors to provide client with finished prototypes.
Provide samples, patterns and material reference for factory turn-over development.
Create graphic & textile designs in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, proficient in MAC or Windows.
Clients include, Jakks, Jazwares, Bandi, Funrise, MGA, Deco Pac, TPF Toys, Tolly Tots and Razor.

On-line sewing pattern business for Vintage Barbie & Ken reproduction fashions.

Facilitated Prelim Design with resources, sample support and vendor management.
Art Directed outside vendors with developing doll body, accessories, graphics and textiles.
Coordinated scheduling and development with vendors and factory, maintained team productivity.
Regular China travel for product development and on-site approvals to maintain product excellence.

Designer for multiple toy brands including Betty Spaghetti, Olivia the Pig, Fancy Nancy, Disney Princesses, Cabbage Patch Kids, Monster Squad and Lil' Luvables and more.
Coordinated team to develop all soft-goods, material sourcing, and licensee approvals for product.
Principal Designer for “Niya” doll project as seen on “ABC’s American Inventor”.

(formerly Equity Marketing)
Developed multiple licensed product lines for Disney, Warner Brothers and Cartoon Network.
Coordinated and tracked development dates with factories, maintain schedules and costing.

Created textile designs, graphics, labels and logos for multiple doll segments Managed sourcing, costing and quality assurance directly with overseas plants and vendors Developed concepts for child accessories and cosmetics Executed engineering and control drawings for all plastics * Created documentation used to estimate costing throughout division

 The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, LA, CA  Brooks College, Long Beach, CA  The American College for Applied Arts, Los Angeles, CA Taught all levels of design, garment construction and illustration for the fashion industry * Awarded outstanding faculty for two consecutive years

 Studio Elizabeth Carpenter, Newton, MA  Lloyd Williams International, NY, NY  Susan Sandhouse, Los Angeles, CA  CWII, Los Angeles, CA * Designed fashions and textiles, and drafted patterns for collection development Constructed period costumes for live theater