Justin Monk

Ocean Drive Leather

• Researched and Developed unique pattern and textures for various applications and production. Including silkscreen, laser-etching and application.
• Development of creative applications of a variety of materials and design.
• Design and alteration of patterns for preparation of materials for a variety of products including jackets, pants, bags, belts, holsters and other costume pieces.
• Reproduction of various items from concept to physical items.
• Physical production of various items including wet-forming leather, bonding materials and vinyl application.
• Managed communication with vendors, suppliers and multimedia design leads from multiple production houses.
• 3D concept, design and modelling of various items for various applications. Ranging from flat items to engineered items that must interact together.
• Project Manage Prop production, oversight and planning.
• Graphic Design for logos, clean up and designed.
• Element design, from glyphs, belts, pouches etc.
• Production control in having fabrics produced, parts ordered, materials on hand and sourcing specific needed parts.
• Production Preparation, including gluing pieces to costumes, wrapping, cleaning, painting and touch up.
• Actively involved with costume fittings and meeting with the costume and prop designers to convey information and to make specific changes.
• Department Management and interdepartmental communication.