Open To Work
Brianna Barnes
Merchandise Design & Illustration
Davenport,FL
Summary
Innovative artist with expertise in high-quality character artwork and project management. Adept at preparing production-ready assets and collaborating with teams to streamline processes, ensuring alignment with style guides and market demands while enhancing audience engagement through visual storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Artist
PenguChan Studios LLC
07.2019 - Current
- Produced high‑quality character artwork for two‑dimensional product applications including enamel pins, stickers, keychains, apparel, and plush concepts.
- Executed character illustrations using both traditional and digital techniques; delivered final layered art files and production‑ready assets optimized for hardline and softline manufacturing.
- Collaborated with product design, packaging, and overseas factories to prepare artwork for mass production, and revised files per vendor feedback for manufacturing processes.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for seasonal drops and limited runs, maintaining consistency with established character style guides and storytelling standards.
- Produced concept art sketches and visual development pieces based on client briefs to establish direction and secure stakeholder approval.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement, establishing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and optimal stock levels for product launches.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
Southwestern Family of Companies
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Produced engaging social media graphics and visual content to increase brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Developed style guides and brand collateral, producing presentation art and marketing assets aligned to brand direction; revised artwork based on stakeholder feedback to meet campaign and print specifications.
- Collaborated with cross‑functional teams (marketing, product, and leadership) to develop cohesive, multi‑channel marketing campaigns.
- Designed branding materials for diverse family-oriented businesses in the Southwestern network.
- Prepared production‑ready files for print and digital channels (email, landing pages, magazine ads), ensuring color, resolution, and file structure met vendor requirements.
Education
BBA - Management Information Systems (MIS)
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01-2019
Skills
- Concept Art
- Character Illustration
- Silhouette-to-Detail Hierarchy
- Style Translation for Production
- Visual Storytelling
- Graphic Simplification
- Visual Representation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Illustration Software Proficiency
- Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate
Portfolio
KeyChain Plush Doll 2D Mockup
Social Media Enamel Pin Preorder Announcement
Character TCG Art Card
Enamel Pin 2D Working File Mockup
Postcard Illustration
Timeline
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
Southwestern Family of Companies
03.2020 - 02.2022
Owner & Artist
PenguChan Studios LLC
07.2019 - Current
BBA - Management Information Systems (MIS)
Kennesaw State University