Allison Rose

Experience

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  Rhode Island School of Design

  Jul 1996 - Aug 1996

  Commissioned Muralist

  • Executed four murals outside of the school dormitories of Rhode Island School of Design.• Murals created a visual experience on campus that exemplified the works of students and alumni and featured in the RISD Times Alumni Magazine.

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  The Phoenix New Times

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Production Artist

  • Created and designed all advertisements featured in the weekly newspaper.• Responsible for laying out spec ads in the back section of the newspaper.• Assisted with paste-up, pre-press, proofing, and cross-training.

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  Shure Products

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Illustrator/Toy Designer

  • Assisted with product development of craft kits for tweens.• Packaging design, graphics, and illustration of Ballerina and Fashion Paper Doll, Creative Creations, and Magnetic Creativity Kits.• Mock-ups of toys, packaging, and signage.• Graphic design and copywriting of instruction books included with creativity kits.• Branding and logo design of Shure Products.• Assisted with display, design, signage, and building of Shure Products exhibitor booth at the Toy Fair, New York. Show less

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  Mudlark

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Graphic Designer & Production Artist

  • Design and illustration of various stationery product such as note cards and gift sets.• Research and development of stationery market trends and fashion trends relevant to stationery.• Assisted with the display, signage, graphics, and assembly of Mudlark’s exhibitor booth at the New York Stationery Show.• Assisted with all areas of production art, pre-press, and press checks.• Designed product marketing materials, brochures, and catalogs.

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  Publications International, Ltd.

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2008

  Art Director

  • Responsible for art direction, design, and production of stationery products.• Designed scrapbooks, photo albums, journals, calendars, recipe binders, keepsake books, activity books, and greeting card kits.• Responsible for mentoring and directing junior designers.• Worked with licensors for licensed product: Disney, Debbie Mumm, Pillsbury, and Mary Engelbright.• Researched projected market trends and created trend boards to assist with creative development.

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  Blue Thimble

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Entrepreneur

  • Creator and director of Blue Thimble Handmade products.• Designed and developed textiles, decorative pillows, tote bags, lunch bags, scarves, wall textile art, paper prints, t-shirts, and baby onesies.• Screen-printed all textiles, sewed, and illustrated all designs.• Sold product on Etsy, at local boutiques such as Four Square, and various art and craft fairs: Renegade Craft Fair, One of a Kind Show, Detroit Urban Craft Fair, and Indie Designers Market of Randolph Street Market. Show less

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  Lillstreet Arts Center

  Jan 2006 - now

  Faculty Screen-printing, Digital, and Sewing Instructor

  • Instruct beginning and advanced screen-printing classes, beginning sewing classes, and various workshops.• Facilitate screen-printing textile expertise for students to create and execute projects they bring to class.• Inspire students to explore their creativity beyond their comfort zone through positive reinforcement.• Teach Illustrator and Photoshop for textile artists to learn how to create successful repeat patterns.• Provide in-depth written tutorials for creating textile patterns. Show less

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  Claire's Accessories

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

  Freelancer

  • Illustration and design of prints, artwork, and graphics within 2010 Trend guidelines.• Design of new product line for Claire’s and Icing’s 2010 Trend Group.• Created spec illustrations and tech packs of product.• Put prints in repeat pattern and screened out for production.

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  RC2

  Mar 2010 - May 2011

  Graphic Design Manager

  • Illustrated 12 infant soft and hard books with specifically designed developmental features to stimulated babies’ learning, growth, and development.• Created Lamaze 2012 Lamaze Infant Line Patterns. • Designed packaging for Lamaze, Disney, and Chuggington Wooden Railway License. Worked directly with China to to key-line packaging and tweak production artwork.• Arranged and styled photo shoots for product shots for catalogs, website, and packaging for Lamaze, Disney, and Chuggington Wooden Railway.• Directed design of new website launch for Lamaze Toys. • Created promotional collateral for Chuggington Wooden Railway such as promo ads and brochures. Show less

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  Claire's Inc.

  May 2011 - Jan 2016

  Senior Graphic Designer & Textile Artist

  • Created all prints, artworks, and graphics in line with global trend themes and brand direction for fashion accessories, stationery, tech, cosmetics, and room decor.• Managed time lines to ensure all projects were completed within deadlines.• Contributed directly to sales growth in all areas of business and generated an increased number of best-selling product. • Mentored and inspired team to remain focused on brand’s initiative.• Provided art direction to team of brand’s profile and aesthetic. • Project lead of graphics for Claire’s Fashion Accessories, Room Decor, Stationery, Licenses, and Cosmetics. • Managed freelancers who assisted with projects to final execution.• Directed graphics and product that buyers were excited about and delivered on sales objectives.• Established style guides of graphics, artwork, and fonts for junior designers to create compelling designs and product.• Researched market trends and interpreted them for Claire’s consumer.• Collaborated with teammates when support was needed to improve team performance. Teammates learned new skills and processes that advanced their creative development. • Advised teammates’ objectives for career advancement in performance reviews. Show less

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  Reynolds Consumer Products

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  Creative Graphic Design Manager
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  Newell Brands

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2018

  Senior Manager, Graphic Design
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  Claire's

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2022

  Sr. Designer/Manager in Product Development
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  Belle Aire Creations

  Sept 2022 - now

  Sr Creative Marketing Manager