Caryn Gallis
UX, Product & Graphic Designer
New York, NY, USAI am an integrative user experience designer who thrives solving the big picture while remaining focused on relevant details through every stage of the project. I seek to understand the user's needs while keeping the business goals in alignment.
Work Experience
Slalom Consulting
UX Designer
February 2013
- May 2016
Ampersand Avenue
Freelance Designer
Clients include but are not limited to:
• Hasbro: Package design for Strawberry Shortcake brand for Target and Walmart.
• Boston Jewish Connection: Branding and Identity for new organization.
• Harvard Square Eye Care: Product design and branding for line of eyeware.
• Israeli Consulate of New England: Event branding including invitations, posters, social media presence and event material for event attended by 400 people.
• Hasbro: Package design for Strawberry Shortcake brand for Target and Walmart.
• Boston Jewish Connection: Branding and Identity for new organization.
• Harvard Square Eye Care: Product design and branding for line of eyeware.
• Israeli Consulate of New England: Event branding including invitations, posters, social media presence and event material for event attended by 400 people.
May 2006
-
New York, New York, United States
Aqua Leisure
Product Designer
• Lead Designer in new licensing brand sector in charge of creating and applying brand guidelines to new products.
• Developed innovative new product line from storyboards to multi sku concepts sold in big box stores such as WalMart, Toy ‘R Us, Sports Authority, and Costco.
• Conducted market research and play testing to inform new areas for development of wide range of products including products geared towards sun protection, childhood fitness and engaging play patterns.
• Collaborated with Package, Cut and Sew and Marketing in development of new products and licensing ventures.
• Directed design team in China in design, engineering and sourcing.
• Developed innovative new product line from storyboards to multi sku concepts sold in big box stores such as WalMart, Toy ‘R Us, Sports Authority, and Costco.
• Conducted market research and play testing to inform new areas for development of wide range of products including products geared towards sun protection, childhood fitness and engaging play patterns.
• Collaborated with Package, Cut and Sew and Marketing in development of new products and licensing ventures.
• Directed design team in China in design, engineering and sourcing.
June 2010
- May 2012
Avon, Massachusetts, United States
West Elm
Visual Merchandiser
• Executed brand values through creative merchandising.
• Conceptualized and created design look and feel for seasonal displays.
• Provided high quality personalized service and superior interior design through consultation.
• Organized and directed teams to execute daily and long term goals.
• Awarded Catch-the-Spirit and Top-Performer of June 2007.
• Conceptualized and created design look and feel for seasonal displays.
• Provided high quality personalized service and superior interior design through consultation.
• Organized and directed teams to execute daily and long term goals.
• Awarded Catch-the-Spirit and Top-Performer of June 2007.
2006
- 2010
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Hasbro
Package Designer
Package design for Strawberry Shortcake for major retail stores such as Target.
May 2009
- August 2009
Rhode Island, United States
Education
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design (MassArt)
Product Design
Top ten of Graduating 2009 Class.
2005
- 2009
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Central Saint Martins College Of Art And Design
Studied under designer and author Chris Lefteri.
2008
-
London, United Kingdom
Awards
Skills
Branding,
Branding,
Design Research,
Graphic Design,
Graphic Designer,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Industrial Design,
Marketing Strategy,
Package Design,
Photoshop,
Product Design,
Sketchbook Pro,
Solidworks,
Toy Design,
User Experience Design,
Windows And Mac Platforms,
Other Talents
Running
Liqueur Making
Experimental Cooking
Storytelling to 'Nibblings' (nieces and nephews)
Travel Photography
Liqueur Making
Experimental Cooking
Storytelling to 'Nibblings' (nieces and nephews)
Travel Photography