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Illustrator and Designer of Consumer Products, Toys, Graphics and Packaging
Antonia Alvarado
Hauppauge, NY
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About
Since graduating with a BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology, I have over 20 years of professional experience in many categories of design, and I have designed products that became top sellers. I've combined my artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create functional and appealing product designs such as home and garden accessories, fine giftware and children's toys. I've created graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, posters, displays and logos. In addition, I possess skills such as illustration, painting, and crafting, and I share many of my creations in my Etsy shop.
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Education
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BFA Toy DesignFashion Institute of Technology1997 - 2001AAS Fine Arts
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Freelance Product/Graphic DesignerWorld of EPIOrlando, FLMar 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)Remotely design and modify graphics and packaging for licensed products; Create coloring books and marketing collateral such as posters, banners and influencer boxes.
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Freelance Product/Graphic DesignerGirl Scouts of the USANew York, NYDec 2021 - Present (2 years 11 months)Remotely design and modify graphics for licensed products such as stationery and drinkware.
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Freelance Graphic DesignerLifetime BrandsGarden City, NYDec 2017 - Sep 2021 (3 years 9 months)Designed packaging and displays for licensed kitchenware; Created die lines and mock-ups; Retouched and clipped photos.
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Freelance Graphic DesignerNature's BountyRonkonkoma, NYNov 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 8 months)Designed, modified and helped proofread production art for packaging and labels; Kept track of product revisions; Maintained consistency throughout line assortments.
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Freelance Graphic DesignerErric Sorelle StudiosLindenhurst, NYAug 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 3 months)Designed and modified images, layouts and copy for costume packaging; Worked remotely and on-site; Assisted with photo shoots.
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Graphic/Product DesignerTara Toy CorporationHauppauge, NYJan 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 9 months)Designed children’s licensed activity sets, packaging, graphic and type layouts; Constructed mock-ups for presentations; Adhered to licensing style guidelines to create artwork.
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Senior Product DesignerAmscanElmsford, NYFeb 2008 - Sep 2014 (6 years 7 months)Designed products in home, garden, baby, pet, holiday and giftware categories; Applied themes to multiple assortments and product categories; Managed freelance artist assignments from concept through completion; Researched trends by visiting trade shows and retail stores.
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Product DesignerLillian Vernon CorporationHarrison, NYAug 2007 - Dec 2007 (4 months)Designed products in home, giftware, novelty and pet categories; Brainstormed ideas with co-workers; Created hand and digital illustrations from concept to final product art.
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Product DesignerFun WorldCarle Place, NYAug 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years)Designed costumes, seasonal and holiday décor, toys, novelties and party goods; Developed specifications for product concepts; Coordinated and directed photo shoots.
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Plush Toy DesignerCaltoy/C&H Toy of AmericaNew York, NYFeb 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years 6 months)Designed seasonal and everyday plush toys with unique character styles; Developed line assortments; Communicated with overseas vendors to achieve optimal design solutions.
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Product ManagerNatural Science Industries, Ltd.West Hempstead, NYJun 2001 - Nov 2002 (1 year 5 months)Designed arts and crafts activity sets; Researched current trends; Devised instruction manuals; Gathered testing results and product information for packaging copy, catalogs and sell sheets.
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