Tanisa Samaddar

Associate Product Designer

Jazwares • Full-time

Jun 2025 - May 2026 • 11 mos

Primarily worked on the Monster Jam license where I was responsible for the ideation and development of hard plastic toys throughout multiple seasons. Process included brainstorming sessions and concept sketches, designing original toy concepts, visual assets, and CMF ensuring compliance with the Monster Jam license. Produced concept sheets, product development documentation, and materials for licensor presentations, reviewed prototypes and provided detailed design, instruction manual, and production feedback to overseas manufacturing partners.

Graduate Assistant

Rochester Institute of Technology • Part-time

Sep 2023 - May 2025 • 1 yr 8 mos

Sole designer on the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Resource Center responsible for designing and developing merch (t-shirt, stickers, glass tumblers, etc.) and promotional graphics (flyers, posters, social media posts, etc.). Also collaborated on event planning, setup, and logistics while ensuring an efficient execution and a cohesive experience.