Maria Fernanda Toro
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Creative Toy and Product Designer with a strong background in character design, concept development, illustration, and graphic design. Experienced in creating original visual concepts, collectible product ideas, and presentation materials through digital design workflows and Adobe Creative Suite. Skilled in developing colorful, expressive, and marketable designs with a focus on creativity, visual identity, and product aesthetics. Passionate about bringing imaginative concepts to life through design, storytelling, and creative development.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer
Independent Toy & Character Design Projects
2018 - Current
- Develop original toy and character concepts focused on collectible product design, visual identity, and creative development.
- Create concept illustrations, character sheets, branded mockups, and presentation materials for portfolio and pitch development.
- Explore packaging concepts, color direction, and product visualization through digital illustration workflows.
- Produce polished creative assets and visual pitch boards using Adobe Creative Suite.
Adjunct Computer Lab Technician & Teacher Assistant
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2019 - Current
- Support instruction in 2D Animation, 3D Modeling, and Motion Graphics courses.
- Guide students in Adobe Creative Suite, animation workflows, and digital design processes.
- Assist with concept development, creative problem-solving, and technical project support.
Student Volunteer
SIGGRAPH 2022 Computer Animation Festival
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with teams to support digital operations and assist attendees during an international animation event.
- Provided customer support and contributed to a positive user experience in a fast-paced environment.
Visitor Experience Associate
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
01.2023 - Current
- Managed high-volume ticketing operations while delivering customer support in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with visitor experience operations, communication, and team training.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Art
The City College of New York
New York, NYA.S. - Animation & Motion Graphics
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYBachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Unitecnica
Pereira, ColombiaSkills
- Toy Design
- Concept Development
- Character Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Prototyping
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Animate)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Visitor Experience Associate
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
01.2023 - Current
Student Volunteer
SIGGRAPH 2022 Computer Animation Festival
01.2022 - 01.2022
Adjunct Computer Lab Technician & Teacher Assistant
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Unitecnica
A.S. - Animation & Motion Graphics
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Designer
Independent Toy & Character Design Projects
2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Art
The City College of New York