I am a Senior Graphic Designer with years of experience finding creative solutions to design opportunities using flair, passion, and professionalism.
Owner / Wonder Pop Creative / May 2017 to present
• Graphic Design, Logos, Brochures, Mailers, Package Design, Brand Identity, Product Photography
Senior Graphic Designer / Blip Toys / 2007 to 2017
• Squinkies - Valued team member and designer for the Toy of the Year award winning Squinkies line of mini collectibles! Package design and layout, product photography, and licensed branding.
• Street Shots - Designed packaging for the brand, art directed photo shoots, and approved final package proofs from overseas factories.
• Twist Time Games - Created brand consistent packaging for the line, art directed the multi-day photoshoot, and provided the wireframe layout for the Twist Time website.
• Zoom-o Brand Toys - Developed brand appropriate packaging for the line, provided photo content for packaging, and was part of the team that developed cool new toys for the Zoom-o line.
• Novelty Toys - Participated in all phases of development, product design, packaging, photography, and brand identity in this multi-million dollar program with Target, Walmart, and TRU. Managed assets and brand style guides from licensors, and communicated daily with their representatives.
Traveled to Disney to meet with the Creative Director. Managed and mentored freelance designers and interns who assisted with the brand.
• Created brand specific packaging, banners, display graphics, and mock-ups for sales and trade shows as well as website and social media platforms.
• Communicated on a daily basis with the following Licensors. Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Mattel,
Hello Kitty, Hasbro, and DC Comics.
Graphic Designer / Toy’n around / 1999 to 2007
• Created packaging/product for various programs, seasonal and inline, featured at Target Stores, Walmart, K-mart, and Toy “R” Us.
• Contributed design and packaging to a growing base of original products and packaging as part of the expansion of a private label brand strategy to spur company growth.
• Designed brand appropriate trade show graphics.
Work Terms
I am available to work seven days a week! I require 50% down at the start of any project with the balance due upon completion. You can reach me at greg@wonderpopcreative.com.