Leslie Rodriguez
Toy Designer @ JAKKS Pacific
About
I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts majoring in Illustration and minoring in Visual Development. With 5+ years experience in the Toy Industry, having worked at JAKKS Pacific, McFarlane Toys and Hasbro, I offer an academic background with a broad set of visual skills in physical and digital media.
United States
Los Angeles
Design
Design Direction, Written Communication, Trend Research, Apparel Graphics, Presentation Skills, Calendars, Quality Control, Communication, Attention to Detail, Facial Expressions, Project Management, Apparel, Pop Culture, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Conceptual Ability, Web Design, Marketing Materials, Creative Work, Concept Generation, Template Design
Experience
Toy Designer
JAKKS Pacific
Santa Monica, California, United States
Designed Action figures, Play sets, Plush, and Novelty from concept through production while understanding cost, design language and strategy. Developed Concept, Turnover Packets, Deco files, Sculpt direction, Submissions, Instruction Sheets, and Sample Documentation. Stayed informed on industry trends and market research. Communicated and collaborated with brand Licensors and manufacturers, as well as with other internal departments.
President of Fablesource Studios
Creator Source Studios Inc
Lead a small team of artists, animators and writers in creating comic books of original IP. Delegated tasks and lead meetings, gave artistic feedback to individuals. Created a healthy workspace and creative outlet for BIPOC creators.
Self Employed
Self Employed
Created Logo and T-shirt Design for multiple small businesses, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate. Strong relationship with clients, set high benchmark for quality customer service. Various freelance commissions including: Illustration, Logo design, T-shirt design, character design, event marketing design, website design, and paintings using digital and traditional techniques.
Senior 3D Digital and Prototype Painter
McFarlane Toys
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Created painted 3D digital renders and illustrated files to present new product development and proof of concept in ZBrush, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Trained new hires, led team strategy sessions and oversaw the paint department. Developed key strategies for increasing workflow and pipeline between departments. Communicated and collaborated with brand licensors and manufacturers, as well as with other internal departments.
3D Digital and Prototype Painter
McFarlane Toys
Arizona, United States
Digital Vendor
Rhode Island, United States
Created painted 3D digital renders and illustrated files to present new product development and proof of concept in ZBrush, Keyshot, Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Maintained strong communication and time management with licensors and digital team.
Model Artist
Hasbro
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
Created painted 3D digital renders and illustrated files to present new product development and proof of concept in ZBrush, Keyshot, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Hand painted toys with traditional techniques such as airbrushing, hand painting and lacquer painting, and applying labels.
Student Worker
Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Florida Area
In charge of filing, small projects, and organization.
Sales Associate
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Sarasota, Florida Area
Sales, Cashier, Stock, Customer service
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design
Illustration
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