PRODUCT DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
MEL
DILLON
A highly skilled Senior Surface Illustrator and Product Designer with 10+ years of experience. I make original print and pattern for products. I specialize in Greeting Card design and Surface Illustration that continuously rank as best sellers in large retailers. A proponent of continuous learning, I enjoy sharing my new knowledge with colleagues. I am dedicated to winning as a team with an upbeat attitude, and collaborating to bring new products and illustrations to life!
Market Research & Trend Interpretation
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Intrepret Trend and Mood Boards to develop a clear perspective for seasonal and everyday
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Trend and market research
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Researching competitors, materials and products
Graphic Design &
Illustration
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Specialize in Illustration for 2D and 3D products
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Create vector and raster digital Illustrations using multiple programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity and Procreate
Creative Industrial Product Design
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Sketch concepts using various software depending on client needs
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Rapidly Ideate concepts based on developed trends
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Create clear Artboards for vendors that include technical specifications, 3D sculpts (CADs) and 2D illustrator/Soildworks drawings.
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Review prototypes and providing visual vendor revisions.
Licensing Design
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Partnered with top Licensors (Disney, Hasbro, Mattel, Marvel, Paramount, Universal etc.) to design products and graphics in line with their brand
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Interpret existing graphics provided by Licensors and created custom graphics
3D Visualizing
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Develop high end mockups of products to sell to consumer using Photoshop and Keyshot
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Create 3D Sculpts (CADs) of products using Solidworks, Illustrator and Rhino for vendor reference
coworker
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER,
GARTNER STUDIOS
I worked with Mel as part of the in-house design department with Gartner Studios. She was always eager to assist in any capacity she could to ensure the team was putting their best foot forward just as one of our company values states: We Win Together. Her work ethic also proved diverse–working on a multitude of design projects with needs ranging from designing witty greeting cards to developing eclectic patterns. This development happened in both the digital and analog realm, demonstrating the breadth of her design knowledge across several platforms. Not only was she able to juggle multiple projects and design styles, but she also gave a breath of fresh air to the work environment with her easy-going and spunky personality. If you ever needed a good laugh, Mel was your go-to girl! It was a pleasure working with her and she truly is as special and unique as they come.
coworker
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER,
GARTNER STUDIOS
I had the pleasure of working with Mel on the Design Team at Gartner Studios.
Mel is friendly and kind.
Naturally curious and not afraid to ask questions, Mel ensures that she fully understands the scope of a project or creative conversation. Likewise, she's a teacher and graciously shares her tips and tricks. She's up to date on creative programs and happy to share processes she's learned from past gigs. Mel's mind is one of an artist - she dreams up unique, detailed pieces of art and patterns for greetings cards, notebooks, and beyond that add depth and variety to the team.
senior coworker
SENIOR PRODUCT designer,
DECOPAC
I've had the privilege of working with Mel for the last couple years designing product at Decopac. With a broad skillset and knowledge she's well equipped to take designs from concept to completion over a multitude of product forms. From surface illustration to 3D. She has the ability to quickly ideate, sketch, illustrate and finally communicate those ideas into production through our manufacturers.
