David Kugielsky

Medical equipment and sporting equipment design and engineering support - Strong focus on mechanical engineering and individual part design. Worked in large Solidwork assemblies of 1000+ parts - Involved in complete human-centered design process from concept through sourcing, and manufacturing - Medical device User-Interface and interaction design - User-Manual graphic design and layout

Product development and design of consumer lighting, water features and home accessories - Managed design development of multiple projects simultaneously - Daily communications with foreign sourcing and manufacturing companies - 3D modeling and photo-realistic rendering for client presentations

Internal product designer in a worldwide corporation of 6000+ employees with sales upwards of $700+MM/year. Worked with a team of merchants and analysts to identify market trends and analyze competitors in the market to develop an informed, industry leading product offering. Managed the design, development and sourcing of over 50 new SKU introductions per year. Work closely with factories and suppliers in China, India, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Europe developing and producing Ethan Allen exclusive product line. Extensive 3D modeling and rendering in Solidworks and Keyshot to present production ready design solutions to the CEO and other directors and vice presidents of merchandising.

Interior appliance design (door handles, large-space lighting, graphic carpet patterns) - Involved in interior design team for a Four Seasons Hotel, and Jet Airways Airport - Participation in team and department wide brainstorming sessions