William Seccombe
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
-Enthusiastic Senior Designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients. Researches, conceptualizes and presents designs to achieve desired effects or goals.
-Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
Franco Manufacturing Company
01.2006 - Current
- Mentored boys design team by conveying brand strategy, design direction and technical guidance
- Applied creative design strategies from concept form to final execution for juvenile bedding including Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and Hasbro properties
- Established brand strategies and design technique with Design Director by thinking creatively under tight deadlines
- Focused on ensuring brand consistency and integrity across all product categories
- Studied global marketplace researching design techniques associated with licensed brands
- Impacted an estimated corporate annual revenue of $160 million through providing dynamic and exciting boys bedding designs for the retail marketplace.
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
- Developed schematics showcasing design layout, individual components, and production procedures.
- Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
- Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
Senior Graphic Designer
Richard Leeds International
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Developed comprehensive sleepwear ensembles for licensed properties for Marvel, Disney, Sesame Street, and Warner Bros
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
- Produced men's and women's sleep ware sets paying close attention to color and fashion trends in apparel
- Key accounts included Walmart, Kohl's, Sears, and JCPenney.
Product Designer (freelance)
Gund
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Developed in conjunction with Design Director to develop plush prototypes for TMNT, Sesame Street, and other in-line brands.
- Provided turnaround designs and fabrication call-outs for licensor and factories.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Taught undergraduate illustration majors in two class sections providing instruction to 30 students with the final goal of developing a professional portfolio.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Influenced conceptual projects which would diversify their abilities in the marketplace.
- It was required in class develop an online portfolio presence and LinkedIn profile
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Implemented a prepared syllabus which was written for the outline of the
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Visual Development Artist (freelance)
Big Idea Studios
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed conceptual artwork for a 3-2-1 Penguins, a children's animated program for direct to video.
- This artwork included background illustrations, character art, environment staging, and prop design.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
- Identified concepts and created sketches for paintings, sculptures and illustrations.
- Worked in conjunction with Art Director to provided character sketches, blue-line art drawings, and color comps of sets.
Designer
Springs Global Industries
06.2002 - 12.2005
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Utilized various software programs, creating 3D models of design concepts.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gates Chili Central School District
05.2000 - 06.2002
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2000
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design leadership
- Key relationship development w/ partners
- Digital illustration
- Design Research
- Design strategy
Websites
Qualifications Summary
- Senior Designer
- Product Designer (freelance)
- Adjunct Professor
Affiliations
- Allied Artists of America
- 3rd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
- Portrait Society of America
Timeline
Product Designer (freelance)
Gund
01.2015 - 06.2015
Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
01.2012 - 05.2012
Senior Graphic Designer
Richard Leeds International
01.2009 - 01.2010
Visual Development Artist (freelance)
Big Idea Studios
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Designer
Franco Manufacturing Company
01.2006 - Current
Designer
Springs Global Industries
06.2002 - 12.2005
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gates Chili Central School District
05.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Syracuse University
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