Robert Horvath

Development of new products across all product lines for mass, specialty, and club channels, adhering to strict cost targets, margin structures and price point requirements. Building targeted, compelling product assortments for various customers. Leading customer presentations and guiding the decision-making process. Collaborating with sales directors to deliver winning product assortments. Providing design, art, structural and packaging direction. Managing the development calendar for multiple high-profile accounts. Working closely with sourcing partners to find unique, cost-effective components. Analyzing the competitive landscape to stay ahead of market trends. Attending trade shows to identify new product sources and emerging trends. Building strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. Mentoring and training team members.

Product design and development for high-end home décor. Was responsible for all aspects of product development, from product concept, preliminary sketches, final art files sent to vendors, and sample review for approval. Art files were created using a combination of hand-drawn illustration and CAD. Developed 2D printed art and type design for products. Created copy for products. Product categories included Birthday, Garden, Coastal, Christmas, Baby, Pet.

Generated concepts and themes for new 2D and 3D products. Designed all art files for approved concepts using a combination of hand drawing and CAD. Worked with buyers and Product Design Manager on revisions of product samples until approved. Product categories included Partyware, Craft Kits, Decor, Plush, Toys.

Clients included Oriental Trading Co, Enesco, Fibre-Craft Materials Corp. Developed original concepts for new 3D product, for existing licenses and private label product lines. Created finished design illustrations and presentation boards for licensor and company approval. Completed production boards with all specifications of designs to be sent to overseas vendors for sample production. Responsible for trend research and trend presentation boards. Created samples for presentation meetings.

Product design and development for high-end home décor and collectibles. Produced all phases of required artwork for new products using a combination of hand drawing and CAD. Communicated with vendors on sample revisions and approvals. Developed 2D art, type, and original copy for products as needed. Product categories included Licensed Product, Every Day, Seasonal, Christmas, Plush, Baby.

Product design and development for high-end holiday home décor. Developed original concepts for both licensed and original product lines. Supplied final art files for vendors to create finished products. Designed products in a wide range of materials, i.e. blown glass, resin, metal, plastic.

Product design and development for high-end plush and baby soft toys. Developed original concept sketches and finished illustrations for new products. Assisted in the development of product samples.

Worked in offices and factories in Honk Kong and China. Product design and development for plush toys as well as giftware and décor in various materials. Wrote copy for catalogs and packaging.

Developed original concept sketches and finished design illustrations for new plush and rag doll product. Selected fabrics to be used on products developed. Developed concept artwork for packaging and hang-tags. Wrote copy for packaging and promotional material.