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    Robin Earl

    Robin Earl

    Graphic / Packaging Designer, Artworker, Sculptor & Modelmaker

    Exeter, United Kingdom

    I am a designer/developer with over 10 years experience of graphic, product and packaging design for licensed consumer gifts, toys and accessories. I have solid experience...Read moreI am a designer/developer with over 10 years experience of graphic, product and packaging design for licensed consumer gifts, toys and accessories.

    I have solid experience working with the Adobe Creative Suite Design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I am tech savvy with excellent problem solving skills and used to a fast paced working environment with valuable knowledge of the design and development process.

    Range of products that I have developed:
    Toys, plush, collectable figurines, gaming accessories, ceramics, gifts and apparel.
    Licenses I have worked with:
    Skylanders Swap Force, Plants Versus Zombies, Angry Birds, Star Wars, LittleBigPlanet, Assassin’s Creed, Rabbids, Street Fighter and many more.

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
    Some of the skills and experience I have acquired to date are:
    Product design & development
    Logo, branding & packaging design
    Promotional material & catalogue layout & design
    Adobe Creative Suite experience - Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
    Sculpting & model making
    Project management
    Printing & manufacturing processes
    Style guides & approval processes
    Sourcing & trending
    Presentation & communication

    EMPLOYMENT
    Head Designer, IGS Corporation Limited, Devon
    2008 - 2014

    Core Responsibilities: Create conceptual artwork and illustrations for licensed merchandise, including initial turnarounds and full character deco. Coordinate new product development, from concept through to production. Logo design and branding of OEM projects. Liaise with customers on new projects from quoting to full project management. Managing the design team, ongoing projects and liaising closely with our factory partners in Hong Kong and China from sourcing to production. Developing core in-house licenses from concept to production. Working with licensors/licensing companies during the prototype, preproduction and production phases of license branded projects to ensure product approval within development schedule. Improve and/or adjust design elements during development based on licensor comments. Assist in the sourcing of new OEM and licensed based projects. Proposal and implementation of systems and procedures to help improve the development process and team workflow.


    Designer, Impact International Limited, Devon 2007 - 2008

    Responsibilities: Brand development, product development, logo and packaging design from concept to production. Layout and design of marketing material for the company (from business cards to brochures), including product photography and print proofing. Conceptual artwork and product development for licensed merchandise. Customers liaison to deal with queries and issues. General art working, sculpting and product mock-ups for sampling. Office administration duties.

    Workshop Manager, Banjo Model-makers, Rickmansworth
    1999 - 2007

    I started as a freelance model maker and was then employed on a full-time basis to manage the workshop.

    EDUCATION
    BA Honours Model Design - 1st Class Honours
    University of Hertfordshire 1996-1998

    HND: Animation and Electronic Image Making - Distinction
    Glamorgan Centre of Art & Design, Glyntaff, Wales. 1992-1995

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