Raymond Jepson

Accomplished Creative — Montreal, PQ

About

I have nine years of experience in new product development. Able to manage multiple projects at all stages of development. Very creative, I can never leave good enough alone. Great at consensus building in interdisciplinary teams.

Experience:
9 years
Education:
Arizona State
Affiliations:
IDSA
Awards:
Invited to give design lecture at Concordia University since 2008.

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Resumé

EMPLOYMENT
April 2012 - present Artika for Living, Industrial Designer
• Running the design process
• Managing CSA, UL, WaterSense certification
• Planning for quality control standards for production
• Completing prototypes whether it is coordinating with a supplier or building the prototype in house
• Communicating designs for contract manufacturing
March 2007 - April 2012 Stelpro Design, Senior Industrial Designer
• Lead designer for thermostats, electronic controls and aesthetic components such as grilles and enclosures for heaters
• Designed and tested multiple user interface designs for complex electronic controls
• Created business and marketing plans for new product lines
February 2005 – March 2007 Bazz Lighting, Junior Industrial Designer
• Increase in the amount of new products due to better organisation of time
• Design of the 2005-2006 product line, including pendants, spots, chandeliers and ceiling mounts
• Laboratory technician for UL and CSA certification
March 2004 – February 2005 Freelance Designer 
June 2003 – August 2003 CCM - The Hockey Company, contract as a Junior Designer Contract for the design of women's ice skates • Increase of sales after the re-design
PROFICIENCIES
Languages: English and French
EDUCATION
2012 - present Concordia University Certificate in Marketing Practices
1997-2002 Arizona State University Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
DEVELOPMENT
2008 - present Concordia University Annual lecture on Industrial Design for the engineering faculty
2004 – present Core 77 Contributor and moderator for message boards
HOBBIES:
• Camping
• Restoration of antique cars
• Participation in autocross racing



Projects by Raymond Jepson