I'M
Sherice Browne.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PROFESSIONAL BIO

I hold a BFA In Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts from Centenary University. Having over 8 + years of design experience, I have worked with a variety of companies. From small clothing boutiques performing fashion photo editing, to working with large consumer good distributors with private brands and licensed goods; designing packaging and products. I have expanded on my design abilities and project/department management. I have extensive experience managing freelance designers as well as working independently to achieve project timelines. I would like to continue my growth as a designer with a company that promotes change and growth.

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EXPERIENCEO

FOCO, Piscataway
January 2017 — January 2017

- Reporting to head of Photography
- Retouching of sports products (apparel, memorabilia, gift ware, etc.) to be posted to be posted online as part of the website's eCommerce Integration.

Career Experience

Lead packaging Designer- Toddler Bedding

The Betesh Group, Newark

October 2021 — Present

- Developed new system of file organization
- Creating Packaging dielines artwork files
- Creating PDQ dielines and Artwork

- Fisher-Price diaper bag hang tag creation
- Physical and digital product mock up creation
- Working closely with in-house photographer to captivating images for packaging and online shot list creation
- Photoshoot set Management and creation
- Using photo manipulation to create eye catching lifestyle images that will tell the complete story of products to online and retail customers.
- Collaborating with lead diaper bag packaging designer on hang tag artwork and photo editing
- Collaborating with Major licenses such as Viacom, Moonbug, Netflix, Entertainment One, Eddie Bauer, Jeep, Fisher-Price, Bluey, Ms Rachel and Gracie's Corner
- Package creation of in house brands; Funhouse, Babyboom, Bananafish and Baby Brezza
- Assisting Lead designer for in-house brand Baby Brezza with packaging artwork
- Brand identity creation for Baby Brezza Fashion Diaperbag line
- Working in collaboration with Social Media, Product design, Production and Marketing Departments to produce streamlined representation of products and brands

- Online A+ content creation for Baby Brezza and Funhouse company brands

Graphic Designer

Aduro Products, Metuchen

January 2019 — October 2021

- Re-branding in house beauty brand Urban Butterfly
- Assisting in Urban Butterfly becoming a major brand listed in Five Below's best selling beauty brands.
- Packaging and product design in collaboration with Jones New York license for men's grooming items
- Developing and implementing brand identity for in house brands

- Olivia Rose Beauty and Groomen men's grooming product lines
- Setting up proper artwork production files for vendors
- Main point of communication between brand and manufacturers
- Product design spec creation
- Product photographer
- Photo editing and manipulation of product photography
- Supplying sales team with sell sheets and sales materials for all beauty brands
- Packaging dieline creation and rendering
- PDQ dieline creation and rendering
- Physical and digital product moc up creation
- Website creation via Wordpress For Urban Butterfly and Olivia Rose beauty brands

Designer

My Sales LLC, Edison

December 2018 — March 2019

- Conceptualizing and executing packaging concepts which include line looks, logos Product photography for packaging or sales support.
- Provide support for presentations & trade shows
- Maintain and/or execute all phases of pre-production, including print ready files, die lines and general artwork support.
- Development of Hookpop Branding, packaging and product display
Planogram creation for home goods, soft goods, personal care, beauty and cleaning items.

Junior Graphic Designer

High IntenCity Corp, Fair Lawn

May 2018 — October 2018

- Email blasts, advertisements, presentations creation for retail and wholesale for Charm-it and Neon Tuesday Brands
- Creation of layout/design product for retailers Claire's and Hottopic
line sheets & catalogs creation
- Photo editing/retouching
- Development of packaging and carding design for Jewellery items
- Manage artwork and production timelines
- Product mock up packaging creation
- Working on Packaging for licensed brands Disney, DreamWorks, NBC Universal, Cartoon Network, and Hello Kitty

Design Coordinator

Telebrands Corp, Fairfield
June 2017 — May 2018

- Assisting the Packaging Design Manager with packaging layouts and revisions
- Project managing between current designers for packaging and displays
- Product logo creation for newly developed items
- Product packaging render creation
- Sale Sheet and marketing material creation
- PDQ layout creation
- Product photo editing and manipulation
- Maintaining all product design projects
- Developing and providing design assets to video design department

Freelance Graphic Designer

LAX Gadgets, Brooklyn
May 2017 — April 2018

- Designing product packaging
- Designing product sale sheets

- Designing product infographics

Graphic Designer

Sakar International, Edison
July 2016 — June 2017

- In-house product and package design support
- Product photography and retouching, color correction, clipping
- Product Mock-ups for meetings and shows
- Creating and assembling Storyboard presentations
- Deadline creation for products and packaging
- Working on Packaging for licensed brands Sharper Image,

- Discovery, Mattel, Nickelodeon, DC Comics/ Warner Brothers, Vivitar and Polaroid

Freelance Graphic Designer

Amloid Corp, Cedar Knolls

February 2017 — February 2017

- Reporting to creative director
- Updating information in product booklet for 2017 NYC Toy fair
- Updating, editing and retouching images for 2017 NYC Toy fair

Freelance Photo Retoucher

Packaging design/ executive assistant

Comfort Home USA, Edison
November 2015 — April 2016

- Creating sell sheet presentations and materials under The Sharper Image licensing
- Working directly with company president
- Organization of items' information using excel
- Proof reading copy and correcting packaging errors
- Creating product submission forms
- Company buyer liaison
- Client liaison