Mark Kawakami

Lead Graphic Designer- Hot Wheels Packaging Design @Mattel, Inc.

Lakewood, CA, US
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WORK HISTORY

May 2017 — Present

Lead Graphic Designer- Hot Wheels Packaging Design @Mattel, Inc.

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Work in partnership with marketing and product design to develop packaging for newly created toys. • Create brand identities and product stories for new Hot Wheels Advance Play toys• Art direct product photography for new packaging designs to convey product play patterns• Collaborate closely with outside design agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time andcreated to the ideas and concepts provided• Manage and art direct graphic designers at the Mattel Asia office on final art and productionmaterials needed for print• Design digital app assets with outside vendors to ensure the brand consistency to the product

EDUCATION

1986 — 1990

Otis College of Art and Design

Bachelor's degree, Communication Design

1986 — 1990

Otis College of Art and Design

BFA Communication Design, Graphic Design

SKILLS

Adobe PhotoshopSocial Media MarketingCreative DirectionAdobe IllustratorGraphicsArt DirectionPhotographyBrand DevelopmentLogo DesignIndesignPhotoshopSocial MediaIllustratorSocial NetworkingMarketing StrategyArtAdvertisingMarketingGraphic Design

ABOUT MARK KAWAKAMI

Self-initiating, proactive professional with a 20+ year creative work history with proven demonstration of the following:• Success at developing and growing partnerships by promoting creativity and in recognizing thediversity and contributions of others• Leadership abilities, initiative, and “taking charge” by performing extensive due diligence thatresult in creative solutions• Strong problem solving and organization skills that keep projects in focus and “on track”• Ownership of responsibilities with a strong work ethic, resulting in comprehensive and detailedwork• Ability to drive results with effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, resulting in accountability, understanding, and consensus among team members

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