Lisa Goldstein is a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience in design, illustration, and art direction for game and puzzle companies. She has expertise in conceptualizing and executing new product designs from initial concept through final production. Her skills include illustrating packaging, logos, and game components, as well as designing websites, catalogs, and sales presentations. She is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications and has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Art.
1. lisa goldstein • graphic design • illustration
23600 Hazelmere Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122 • 617-515-2252 • lisagstudio@gmail.com • www.lisagstudio.com
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CEACO • GAMEWRIGHT • BRAINWRIGHT
AssistantArtDirector
SeniorDesigner
GraphicDesigner
• Art direct puzzle and game logos and packaging, and all their components, from initial concept to final production within deadlines.
• Collaborate with a team of designers to conceptualize and execute new and innovative products and packaging.
• Illustrate packaging and components with typography, icons, patterns and textures.
• Hire and art direct freelance illustrators from initial sketches to final art for game covers and component design.
• Create graphics for company websites, trade magazines, marketing and social media campaigns.
• Design, layout and art direct catalogs for all product lines.
• Design and update sales presentations for pitches to all major retailers, including, but not limited to, Target, Wal-Mart, and FAO Schwarz.
• Collaborate with art licensors to merge our product designs with their branding needs, from concept to approvals.
• Work directly with printers and manufacturers in the United States and China to achieve best quality on all printing and molded components.
• Collaborate with Art Director to organize departmental workflow and assignments for our 6-person design team.
• Assist coworkers in troubleshooting design challenges related to color, typography, software and hardware issues.
• Proof all coworkers’ jobs before they go into production for type and design errors.
Highlightsinclude:
• Designed the line look for puzzles exclusive to Disney, which allowed us to acquire the license.
• Rebranded entire Ceaco puzzle line in order to look more sophisticated and stand out from competitors.
Newton, MA
2012 - 2015
2008 - 2012
2005 -2008
INKADINKADO, INC.
GraphicDesigner
LISAGSTUDIO
FreelanceGraphicDesigner&Illustrator
• Illustrated over 200 rubber stamps for the craft industry, in categories such as floral, travel, antiquity, holiday, and special occasions,
in the mediums of: detailed pen drawings, handlettering, stylized whimsical drawings and digital collages.
• Designed, laid out and assisted in art direction of stamp catalogs and advertisements for trade magazines.
• Designed packaging for rubber stamp sets, collections and accessories.
• Developed products and presentations for major crafting retail stores, including Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabrics and A.C. Moore.
• Prepared and assisted in photo shoots for product beauty shots to be used in catalogs and advertisements
• Prepared booth, conducted product demonstrations and generated sales at crafting trade shows.
• Crafted handmade greeting cards, scrapbook pages, and other specialty projects to highlight company products
for industry magazines and trade shows.
• Featured in A.C. Moore’s in-store demonstration video - shown in over 70 stores throughout the United States.
• ChagrinValleyLittleTheater - Designed and illustrated logos & show posters for 2009-2010 season.
• St.JohnsburyAcademyUltimate - Created team & tournament logos to be printed on discs and merchandise.
• Designed and sold personalized name gifts using my photographs, combining my love of photography and typography.
• Designed various logos and wedding invitations.
GraphicDesign - Adobe Creative Suite: Including excellence in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
FineArt - Photography, Printmaking and Drawing
Proficiency in MS Office programs and Adobe Acrobat
WesleyanUniversity - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Art
ClevelandInstituteofArt - Photoshop Curriculum
HawkenSchool
Parson’sSchoolofDesign - Intensive Photography Curriculum
Woburn, MA
2002 - 2005
2000 - Present
Middletown, CT • Class of 2000
Cleveland, OH • Summer 1998
Gates Mills, OH • Class of 1996
New York, NY • Summer 1995
Designanddevelopproductandbrandingforjigsawpuzzles,boardgamesandbrainteasers,alongwiththeirpromotionalmaterials.
Managedesigndepartmentworkflowandresources.
Responsibilities include:
References available upon request