Gina Lerman
Product Designer & Illustrator
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Gina Lerman is a self-driven creative professional working in Philadelphia. She grew up drawing and writing comics, and imagining stories in the vast woodlands of Southeast Pennsylvania.
Her work addresses themes of nature, experience, and play. Gina has expressed these themes in a variety of mediums including toys, painting, soft sculpture, and interactive design. Her goal is to offer moments of joy and reflection to anyone who takes part in her creations.
Her work addresses themes of nature, experience, and play. Gina has expressed these themes in a variety of mediums including toys, painting, soft sculpture, and interactive design. Her goal is to offer moments of joy and reflection to anyone who takes part in her creations.
Work Experience
Hasbro
Imbedded Innovation Product Design Co-op
+ Conceptualized, built and tested new toy prototypes
+ Created toy and game experience storyboards
+ Collaborated with engineers on product development
+ Directed and shot internal films and presentations
+ Conducted product research for new global markets
+ Created toy and game experience storyboards
+ Collaborated with engineers on product development
+ Directed and shot internal films and presentations
+ Conducted product research for new global markets
March 2016
- September 2016
Rhode Island, United States
Mural Arts
Project Assistant and Graphic Designer
September 2017
- November 2017
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Drexel University
Hybrid Make Lab Monitor
+ Maintained suite of 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodwork tools
+ Trained students on safety and efficiency for all lab equipment
+ Provided consultation to fashion, architecture, and design students
+ Trained students on safety and efficiency for all lab equipment
+ Provided consultation to fashion, architecture, and design students
March 2017
- Present
Pennsylvania, United States
Drexel University
Product Design Lab Facilities Monitor
+ Supervise students using lab equipment
+ Maintain lab facilities
+ Provide individual creative consultation
+ Troubleshoot and evaluate machinery
+ Lead class instruction
+ Maintain lab facilities
+ Provide individual creative consultation
+ Troubleshoot and evaluate machinery
+ Lead class instruction
April 2015
- February 2016
Pennsylvania, United States
Kamans Art Shoppes
Lead Caricature Artist
+ Created live art for thousands of theme park guests
+ Trained, supervised, and motivated a team of 15+ artists
+ Reviewed, bought, and distributed all art stock
+ Trained, supervised, and motivated a team of 15+ artists
+ Reviewed, bought, and distributed all art stock
April 2011
- October 2014
Pennsylvania, United States
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Product Design
Pennoni Honors College, AJ Drexel Scholarship, Dean's List
September 2013
- Present
Pennsylvania, United States
Awards
Skills
3D Printing,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Design Thinking,
Lasercutter,
Lasercutting,
Painting,
Prototyping,
Screen Printing,
Sketching,
Solidworks,
WoodBlock Printing,
Woodworking,
Relevant Coursework
Product Design Process Studio
Applied Materials in Product Design
Applied Human Centered Design
Computer Aided Imaging in Product Design
Advanced 3D Exploration
Toy Design Studio
Applied Materials in Product Design
Applied Human Centered Design
Computer Aided Imaging in Product Design
Advanced 3D Exploration
Toy Design Studio
Exhibitions
Antoinette Westphal Showcase, Fashion and Art Display, June 2016 - March 2017.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Drexel Product Design Student Collection, May 2016.
"Asleep in the Field of Grass," Solo Show, March 2016.
International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Drexel Product Design Student Collection, May 2016.
"Asleep in the Field of Grass," Solo Show, March 2016.