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Dave Moccia

 Gloucester, MA | Open to hybrid/onsite roles in MA | Southern, NH | Southern, ME 

 (617) 448-1924  |   www.linkedin.com/in/dave-moccia-364b388/ 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

  • Award-winning Senior Game & Creative Designer specializing in hybrid digital–physical gameplay, packaging, and consumer product design. 


  • Recognized with Hasbro’s 2025 Heroes of the Realm (HOTR) Award for leading the full visual and game design of the Monopoly GO! tabletop adaptation, transforming the world’s #1 mobile title into an immersive physical experience. 


  • Skilled at translating major global IPs, including Pokémon, Lucasfilm, and Monopoly, into cohesive gameplay systems, packaging, and visual experiences with full brand integrity. 


  • Brings end-to-end expertise across concept development, prototyping, art direction, vendor management, licensor approvals, photography, and production. 


  • Experienced in leveraging Generative AI (Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT) to accelerate concepting, iteration, and stakeholder alignment. Collaborative, detail-driven partner to cross-functional teams in fast-paced product environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Game Design
  • Toy Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Product Graphics
  • Digital + Physical Product Integration
  • Art Direction
  • Concept Development
  • Generative AI Workflows
  • Prototyping & Physical Comps
  • Licensor Collaboration
  • IP Adaptation 
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Presentation Mockups
  • Photography & Retouching
  • Print & Production Prep
  • Vendor & Global Partner Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hasbro Games (Monopoly Team) | Pawtucket, RI

Lead Senior Game & Graphic Designer | 2015 – 2025


Key Achievements

Heroes of the Realm Award (2025):

  • Led visual and game design for the Monopoly GO! tabletop adaptation, translating digital mechanics, UI aesthetics, and character-driven personality into a fully realized physical game experience. 


Global IP Design Leadership: 

  • Primary design lead for Pokémon and Lucasfilm, delivering gameplay, packaging, and components aligned with strict global brand standards and creative direction. 


Franchise Innovation: 

  • Contributed to high-profile titles within the Monopoly ecosystem, including Monopoly Builder (TOTY Finalist 2022), Ms. Monopoly (TOTY Finalist 2020), Monopoly Gamer (Nintendo), and Monopoly Cheaters Edition.


Design & Creative Direction

  • Directed end-to-end product design from early concept through final art release, including mood boards, concept sketches, style guides, prototyping, and internal creative reviews. 


  • Built production-ready layouts for packaging, cards, boards, tokens, and instruction systems to ensure brand consistency and manufacturability. 


  • Created high-fidelity visual storytelling assets for pitch decks, licensor approvals, and executive stakeholder presentations.


Cross-Functional & Vendor Collaboration

  • Partnered closely with Structural Engineers, Product Designers, Brand Writers, and Project Managers across complex development timelines. 


  • Directed external illustrators, 3D artists, model talent, and production vendors to deliver world-class product and marketing assets. 


  • Oversaw physical comps with Hasbro’s model shop for executive previews and product testing.


Production & Studio Expertise

  • Managed studio photography and coordinated model shoots for packaging and marketing deliverables. 


  • Collaborated with printing partners to review proofs, color accuracy, specialty finishes, and advanced packaging treatments.

ADDITIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Aqua Leisure Industries | Avon, MA

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Designed packaging systems, style guides, product graphics, and brand updates across recreational consumer product lines.
  • Photographed and retouched product imagery; created print-ready layouts for marketing and sales teams.
  • Partnered with Hong Kong production teams and major licensing partners.


Sirculr/AdLife | Norwood, MA

Lead Web Designer

  • Created full website layouts and built WordPress sites from approved designs.
  • Maintained digital brand standards and online marketing materials.


Stone Technologies | Woburn, MA

Lead Graphic Designer & Marketing Manager

  • Produced marketing materials, dealer booklets, pricing guides, and promotional campaigns.
  • Managed print production workflows and developed sales visuals.


StudentCity/GradCity.com | Peabody, MA

Lead Graphic Designer

  • Designed print and digital promotional materials for travel events and activations.
  • Collaborated with MTV’s Creative Group on branded assets and promotional campaigns.


NANCO (Nancy Sales Co.) | Chelsea, MA

Graphic Designer / Package Designer

  • Created packaging, catalogs, and retail materials for licensed toy and pet product lines (Shrek, Madagascar, Looney Tunes, Nickelodeon)
  • Produced product mockups that secured placement in Target and Petco nationwide.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

Freelance Designer | 2002–Present

  • Branding, packaging, product mockups, marketing collateral, and digital design for 20+ clients across consumer goods, hospitality, entertainment, and retail.

TOOLS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Adobe Illustrator 
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • HTML/CSS
  • Adobe Firefly
  • ChatGPT (AI Workflows)
  • Photography
  • Retouching
  • Production File Prep
  • Vendor Management
  • Digital Illustration
  • 3D Vendor/Illustrator Direction

EDUCATION

Butera School of Art, Boston, MA

Commercial Art Diploma


Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston, MA 

 Web Design Program (HTML/CSS)

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