Kambiz Betaharon

Senior Packaging & Graphic Designer with 15+ years delivering structural and visual packaging for global consumer brands. Experienced in guiding designers, partnering with cross‑functional teams, and producing manufacturable, award‑winning packaging. Adept at translating concepts into production‑ready solutions that balance creativity, feasibility, and brand consistency.

Senior Packaging Engineer & Designer - Mattel, Inc.

(2007-01 - 2023-12)

• Led packaging design across Barbie, Signature, and Mattel Creations, shaping concepts from brief to shelf.
• Mentored junior designers and improved workflow efficiency across marketing, product, and vendor teams.
• Delivered multiple high‑priority launches under tight timelines with strong organization and accuracy.
• Reengineered a $1M Walmart Barbie program to meet retailer and manufacturing requirements on deadline.
• Produced award‑winning packaging through refined dielines, prototypes, and production‑ready assets.

Freelance Designer & Creative Collaborator - Freelance

Clients: Disney, Disney Store, Warner Brothers, Mattel

• Developed limited‑edition packaging and franchise‑aligned visuals for retail and promotional programs.
• Aligned concepts, materials, and print specs with brand teams; delivered prototypes for executive approval.

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design - University of Maryland

Certification - Marketing Design - Loyola Marymount University (2023-01 - 2024-12)