Nürnberg, Germany
A multi-cultured designer offering a unique blend of global experience & advanced design skills... allowing for innovative products.
Product Design - Graphics
>> WORK EXPERIENCE <<
Adidas WOS
Herzogenaurach, Germany
October 2012 -> Present
Footwear Designer
Adidas WOS
Herzogenaurach, Germany
October 2009 -> 2012
Junior Footwear Designer - Outdoors Category
* Addressed all phases of the design process (GMM & SMU's) * Conceptual Sketching and Rendering to Full model for production * Inspiration Travels * Asia travels
>>INTERNSHIPS<<
Salomon Sports Inc.
Annecy, France February 2009 -> July 2009
Footwear Design Intern
Trail running/Lifestyle/Water Sports and Color Design
Provided research and communication of future products and market opportunities across all categories for both European and American consumer. * Colorways Selected for SS10 * Conceptual Sketching and Rendering * Conceptual Graphic Design for presentation layout * Marketing
Nike Inc.
Portland, OR June 2007 -> August 2007
Global Footwear Design Intern
Part of the "Innovation Kitchen" team
Worked within short deadlines in a variety of digital and hand illustrated styles to create market relevant, trend-conscious designs. Worked with "IK" design team to implement and manufacture a new performance insight in the Soccer market. * Addressed all phases of the design process * Human Factors research. * Concept sketching and rendering. * 3D data base development (Alias Studio, Rhino 3D). * Graphic design & illustration. * Utilized on-site model shop (SLA, SLS and Invision 3D Printer) for usability testing. 2004 Design Workshop with Campana Brothers in Miami, Fl. Developed three concepts emphasizing the use of Recycled materials and Green design.
>> EDUCATION <<
2004 -> 2008
College for Creative Studies (CCS)
Major: Industrial Design (BFA) Minor: Illustration
Detroit, MI
2000 -> 2004
Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH)
Major: Industrial Design / Fine Arts
Miami, FL
>> LANGUAGES <<
English - Spanish (Native tongue) Italian (moderate) French - German (beginner)
>> INTERESTS <<
Traveling all over the world
Living within diverse cultures
Road Cycling
Climbing and Bouldering