Natalee Bass
Harlem,NY
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am also a service-oriented individual with more than 3 years working as Product Designer for a children's cosmetic company. Determined and experienced in diagnosing issues and creating 2D specification drawings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Design Intern
04.2019
- Researched trends; putting unique twist on existing products
- Concept Ideas to help launch new girl focused line and chalk line
Design Intern
Rubies Costume Company
04.2018
- Designed unique, eye catching and themed costumes for child and adult role play
- Redrew existing concepts into new costumer designs
- Assisted in cut-out of prototypes and various sample costumes
- Presented ideas and quick sketches
- Hudson Guild (NYC Head Start Program)
- Discover Together Internship Spring 2018
- Gained understanding of children’s play patterns, capabilities, needs and desires
Retail Sales Associate
Children, s General Store
04.2017
- Responsible for selling and stocking toys at a busy family- owned toy store
- Made product recommendations and ensured cleanliness and good presentation of merchandise
Product Designer
Townley Girl
04.2019 - Current
- Design licensed products in product sets including make a prototype of each design
- Research trends and share with team
- Spec out designs: Pantones, Measurements,
- Organize assets to make physical mockups
- Design company banners for social media: Amazon, Shopify, Instagram
- Take professional photos of physical products
- Create branded and company-themed presentations
- Create logos for private brands
- Innovative Designs
Study/Teacher’s Assistant
New York State Summer School of the Arts
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Set up supplies for students and assisted teachers in preparing for art classes
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Toy Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
08.2019
Associate of Science - Fine Art
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY08.2017
Skills
- Special Skills:
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Rapid Prototyping, Sketching
- Crochet plushies; machine and hand-sew patterns
- Acrylic and Oil Painting on canvas
- Hand drawn sketches: Character design, portraits, figure studies, landscape drawing
- Product Design
- Final Drawings
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Style Guidelines
Timeline
Product Design Intern
04.2019
Product Designer
Townley Girl
04.2019 - Current
Design Intern
Rubies Costume Company
04.2018
Retail Sales Associate
Children, s General Store
04.2017
Study/Teacher’s Assistant
New York State Summer School of the Arts
04.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Toy Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Fine Art
Fashion Institute of Technology
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