Led the design and technical development of character-driven Halloween costumes inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., translating iconic animated silhouettes into wearable products for children. Oversaw concept development, construction strategy, fit refinement, and licensor approvals while balancing comfort, safety, visual accuracy, and manufacturability across the collection.

Monsters,
Inc. Collection

Scope and Details


Senior Designer

Role

Licensed Costume Design & Technical Product Development

Focus

Partners

Channels

Disney, Pixar

Concept design, technical flats, fit development, construction detailing, factory collaboration, licensor approvals, commercialization

Duties

Retail + Ecommerce

Concept
Development

Technical Design Details

Behind the final character design was a highly technical development process focused on fit, comfort, movement, and durability. From engineered headpiece proportions to custom boot cover construction and internal shaping details, each component was refined to preserve the recognizable character silhouette while remaining wearable and production-ready for children.

Fit + Construction
Development

Bringing animated characters into the real world required extensive fit refinement and silhouette testing. Each prototype was evaluated for movement, comfort, and visual accuracy to ensure the final costume captured the personality of the character while remaining easy for children to wear and play in.

Bringing the Characters to Life

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