Misty-Roze Krukoski
I am an American Graphic Designer and Illustrator.
Freelance Remote: Open to In-house
My skill range is prolific by definition– often described as intuitive to market trends. My years of experience have established me as a dependable graphic artist and product developer.
Clients: Little Tikes®, Teamson™ Kids, Little Passports®, L.O.L. Surprise!, MGA Brands Games and Toys, BravoStar Inflatable Toys®, Sunspoken Fabrics™, Dorell Fabrics™, Royal Pet Toys, Dorell Fabrics, and Slightly Stationery.
Featured in the 2017 Neiman Marcus® Christmas Book / FANTASY GIFTS / KidKraft's Grand Anniversary dollhouse.
I have excellent teamwork and communication skills. My ability to think strategically, take constructive criticism and interact well with people in and outside of my work environment has been well developed. My experience has proven me as a reliable and responsible designer, ensuring consistency in brand messaging across all mediums.My current work as a freelance remote creative for over 4 years has familiarized me with working across time zones and overseas.
I am always actively looking to add to my freelance projects and would love to learn more about your needs.
Creative Design Skills: 15+ years
Creative product development: 12+ years
Conceptualize products, multi-tasking illustrations of large lines of products, soft goods design, textile design, line looks, prototype construction, in wood, foam, and fabric. Using good design judgment in developing with consideration of cost, materials, and output as well as applying marketplace trends e.g. competitive graphics, styles, fashion, and lifestyles.
Print / Production: 15+ years
Offset press, digital press, flexography, lithography, screen printing, lamination, dye-sublimation, thermal/heat transfer. Fabric, wood, plastic, and foam
Specialties: Creative Designer, Product Development, Graphic Illustration, Marketing, and Packaging.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Illustration; Prolific in art style range
A strong sense of visual style
Story development skills
Proficient in trend, and market research; specifically those related to art and illustration.
Creative Toy Development
Packaging Development: (Majority of substrates.)
Sales Presentation Materials
Print campaigns
Multimedia Digital Assets
Product / Lifestyle Photography
Trade Show Displays
Textile development and design
Soft goods: design, product pattern making, sewing, and construction
Prototyping: packaging, product, wood, foam, fabric
Screen Printing
Conceptualize products, multi-tasking illustrations of large lines of products, soft goods design, textile design, line looks, prototype construction, in wood, foam, and fabric. Using good design judgment in developing with consideration of cost, materials, and output as well as applying marketplace trends e.g. competitive graphics, styles, fashion, and lifestyles.
Print / Production: 15+ years
Offset press, digital press, flexography, lithography, screen printing, lamination, dye-sublimation, thermal/heat transfer. Fabric, wood, plastic, and foam
Specialties: Creative Designer, Product Development, Graphic Illustration, Marketing, and Packaging.
Honors & Awards
New York Toy Fair #1 Selling Toy in Dollhouse/Furniture for 2015. Honor issuer NPD Group Inc. for KidKraft Majestic Dollhouse
New York Toy Fair #1 Toy in Dollhouse/Furniture for 2014. Honor issuer NPD Group Inc. for KidKraft Majestic Dollhouse
Fat Brain Toy Award 2011. Majestic Mansion Dollhouse 2011 Best Dolls & Dollhouses
Fat Brain Toys
"...Facebook-enabled toy awards program, consumers are not only casting a vote for their favorite toys but casting a vote for better toys."
"...toys and games, representing 127 manufacturers from across the globe were selected as finalists for their high customer ratings, notable sales growth, and/or especially innovative designs"
Fat Brain Toys
"...Facebook-enabled toy awards program, consumers are not only casting a vote for their favorite toys but casting a vote for better toys."
"...toys and games, representing 127 manufacturers from across the globe were selected as finalists for their high customer ratings, notable sales growth, and/or especially innovative designs"
Winner of the 2006 GIA Packaging Award
The Gourmet Retailer Specialty Food Magazine. For the creation and design themes, of Dr Kracker's kids crackers product line.
"Innovative healthy kids packaging, that will appeal to parents and child"
"Innovative healthy kids packaging, that will appeal to parents and child"