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Aracely Santamaria

Stratford,CT

Summary

Results-oriented Product Designer with 8+ years of experience designing innovative and trend forward licensed and non-licensed products. Skilled in creating designs from concept to finished products that are customer focused. Effectively able to work on a team or independently during product lifecycle.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Designer

Amscan Inc
11.2015 - Current
  • Created designs from concept all the way to finished products on licensed and non-licensed costumes and accessories
  • Interpreted licensed assets, character style guidelines and worked within the guidelines of licensed brands to create innovative designs
  • Created prints and graphics for products
  • Prepared products specs and mechanical files for production
  • Coordinated with design team, product managers and merchant team throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • Identified and researched emerging trends through market research, social media and subscribed trend services
  • Assisted in creating powerpoint presentations for meetings

Creator and Designer

DigitalCandySVGs
02.2020 - Current
  • Created an Etsy shop that brings fun everyday designs that customers can use on t-shirt, bags, pillows, etc.
  • Created designs from concept to finalized art
  • Worked with customers to make customized designs
  • Market research on new innovative trends

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons The New School For Design
New York, NY
05.2013

Skills

  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Able To Work In A Variety Of Styles/Looks
  • Print Production
  • PLM Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sample Review
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Goal and Priority Driven

Accomplishments

10/2013 petitePARADE Had childrenswear thesis collection shown

Timeline

Creator and Designer

DigitalCandySVGs
02.2020 - Current

Product Designer

Amscan Inc
11.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons The New School For Design
Aracely Santamaria