Mark Doublin (714) 906-9318 • mark@markdoublin.com • www.markdoublin.com Professional Profile Experienced designer of innovative and engaging plastic, plush, paper toys, and promotional items for both licensed and original properties. • Direct involvement with “all stages” of production, research, concepting, design, manufacturing, and marketing. • Comprehensive knowledge of industry standard computer design programs. • Experience managing teams of artists. • Expert sketching, prototyping and knowledge of toy mechanisms as well as safety limitations. • Highly motivated with the capacity to meet tight deadlines. • Attention to detail while working on multiple projects. • Strong team player in creative environment. • Ability to safely navigate jungle rivers of the world. Experience 7/05- Present By George Incorporated - Senior Designer Lake Forest, CA Toy and promotional think tank, and design firm. • Ideation, concepting and designing custom toys, promotional items, packaging, and collateral. • Creation of original entertainment properties. • Managed prototying and tooling process overseas to insure licensor approval. • Worked closely with companies such as: Disney, Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, Fox, Yum! (Supplier of the year), Frito lay, Busch Gardens Theme Parks, Spin Master, Horizon Creative, Delta Creative (nominated for Toy Industry Association Toy of The Year), Insect Lore, Wild Planet, MTV, EA, Dreamworks, and Infantino. 7/04- 7/05 Papaya Studios - Concept Artist Irvine,CA Video game development studio. • Character design and level environment development. • 3-D modeling and texturing. • Cinematic storyboarding. • User interface design. 05- 08 Spork Studio- Illustrator/ Freelance Artist Huntington Beach, CA Illustration house. • Book illustration • Character design 00- 04 Disneyland- Cast Member Anaheim, CA • Jungle Cruise Skipper • Caricature Artist 99- 03 Knott’s Berry Farm- Lead Scenic Artist Buena Park, CA • Managed a team of artist as large as 30. • Recreated design elevations into large scale paintings. • Assisted in the design of props and characters. Education 2004 The Art Institute of California – Orange County Media Arts and Animation Bachelor of Science Program. 3.95 GPA 2001 Orange County Art Studios Character design, life drawing, head drawing and figure invention 1999 Associates in Art – Sherman Oaks Character design and life drawing Additional Skills • Expert level knowledge of Adobe Design Suite. • Capacity to work in both traditional and digital media. • Wide range of artist style. • Seasoned caricature artist. • Accomplished problem solver via mechanical sketching solutions. Mark Doublin Resume.pdf