Tavnir Carey

Experience

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  Figurative Past

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2005

  Illustrator
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  DCWV

  Jan 2006 - May 2007

  Graphic Designer

  • Designing printed products and packaging.• Creating print ads for new products.• Working as a team to meet deadlines.• Creating physical mock-ups of products not yet produced.

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  Crispin Porter + Bogusky

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Art Director Intern

  • Following a product brief to create advertising concepts.• Art directing and designing print and online ads.• Creating story boards for TV spots and online advertising.• Developing non-traditional advertising techniques.• Working directly with a copy writer.• Following instruction from a creative director.• Adhering to brand identity of large name clients (Nike, Coke Zero, Burger King).

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  We R Memory Keepers

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2014

  • Product development and sourcing• Art directing new product lines• Managing a design team• Interacting with overseas factories in relation to product development and design (answering questions, resolving issues, factory visits)• Attending trade shows and overseas sourcing fairs to find industry trends • Designing printed products and packaging• Developing ideas for new products• Staying up to date with current design trends• Working proficiently in the Adobe Creative Suite

  • Product Development Director

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Graphic Designer

    Oct 2007 - Sept 2011
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  American Crafts

  Aug 2014 - now

  Vice President of Product Development

  • Responsible for the development of the products sold by American Crafts. • Perform market analysis to develop an awareness of the needs of users and affordability of products in regard to the strength of the competition.• Work within the company's budget and the capabilities of the product development team to determine how the product should be developed. • Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform the President and CEO of current status of each project. Show less

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  Hale Centre Theatre

  Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

  Actor