I'm an illustrator and surface pattern designer from Boca Raton, FL. I'm open to local, remote, freelance, contract and full time opportunities. I have over 20 years of experience in various positions including illustrator, graphic designer and art director. I work well with tight deadlines and on multiple projects at once. Whether I am part of a team or working on my own, I have an eye for detail and can work well under pressure. In addition to my illustration skills, I am also highly proficient at creating seamless pattern designs for clothing and textiles. Over the years I have worked on many exciting projects with products including greeting cards, gift bags, stationery, bolt fabric, toys and packaging. Employment & Experience Gemmy Inc - Product Designer November 2023 - Present Create original artwork from sketch to illustration to print ready files for Christmas and Halloween yard inflatables as well as animated tabletop plush toys. Product sold in big box outlets including Home Depot, Lowe's Walmart and Target. Lisa Kubenez Illustration & Surface Design - Owner January 2014 - Present Design illustrations and surface patterns for various clients and products such as greeting cards, gift bags, bolt fabric, textiles and toys. Current clients include Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Trader Joe's and Dollar Tree. Papyrus - Artist In Residence September 2019 - December 2019 Toured Florida Papyrus stores to meet and greet customers and sell my designs on greeting cards, gift wrap and other products. Atico International - Art Director January 2005 - December 2013 Art Director for a large global sourcing and product development company. Developed multiple types of product and packaging for seasonal and general merchandise for retail distribution with focus on drug, mass, supermarket and dollar stores. Worked closely with factories and corporate offices in Asia.…I'm an illustrator and surface pattern designer from Boca Raton, FL. I'm open to local, remote, freelance, contract and full time opportunities. I have over 20 years of experience in various positions including illustrator, graphic designer and art director. I work well with tight deadlines and on multiple projects at once. Whether I am part of a team or working on my own, I have an eye for detail and can work well under pressure. In addition to my illustration skills, I am also highly proficient at creating seamless pattern designs for clothing and textiles. Over the years I have worked on many exciting projects with products including greeting cards, gift bags, stationery, bolt fabric, toys and packaging. Employment & Experience Gemmy Inc - Product Designer November 2023 - Present Create original artwork from sketch to illustration to print ready files for Christmas and Halloween yard inflatables as well as animated tabletop plush toys. Product sold in big box outlets including Home Depot, Lowe's Walmart and Target. Lisa Kubenez Illustration & Surface Design - Owner January 2014 - Present Design illustrations and surface patterns for various clients and products such as greeting cards, gift bags, bolt fabric, textiles and toys. Current clients include Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Trader Joe's and Dollar Tree. Papyrus - Artist In Residence September 2019 - December 2019 Toured Florida Papyrus stores to meet and greet customers and sell my designs on greeting cards, gift wrap and other products. Atico International - Art Director January 2005 - December 2013 Art Director for a large global sourcing and product development company. Developed multiple types of product and packaging for seasonal and general merchandise for retail distribution with focus on drug, mass, supermarket and dollar stores. Worked closely with factories and corporate offices in Asia.WWWW…