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Todd Trainer

Assistant Design Manager
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Summary

Professional design expert with strong focus on delivering impactful results and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in project management, design software and effective communication adaptable to changing project requirements. Reliable team player known for innovation, problem solving and creative solutions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Design Manager

DGAmericas, Inc.
02.1996 - Current

Perler Brand

2023 - Present

  • Design innovative, new products from initial concept through to final packaging and instructions.
  • Adapt licensed characters and packaging design for optimal product alignment.
  • Utilize advanced software tools to create high-quality 3D designs that elevate the product line to appeal to target audiences effectively.
  • Support the Design Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth operations within the design department.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating creative, new ideas into the team's work when appropriate.
  • Communicate with manufacturing regarding product quality control and approvals.

Senior Designer

Perler Brand

2016 - 2023

  • Researched and developed new and innovative products including Perler Snappix.

Designer

Inkadinkado Brand

2005 - 2016

  • Designed and illustrated rubber stamp and scrapbooking product lines. Received the EK Success Norman Award for development of new tools including the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear stamping system.

Designer

Dimensions Brand

1996 - 2005

  • Created designs and stitch charts for counted cross stitch, needlepoint and crewel craft kits. Developed paint-by-number and pencil-by-number products. Contributed to the Me, Etc. line of children's scrapbooking products.



Education

Associate of Arts - Industrial Design

Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2001 -

Skills

Illustration

Layout design

Product design

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability and flexibility

Time management

Interests

Acrylic portrait painting

Costume and prop fabrication

Sculpture

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Industrial Design

Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
05.2001 -

Assistant Design Manager

DGAmericas, Inc.
02.1996 - Current
Todd TrainerAssistant Design Manager