Associate Industrial Designer — Richmond, VA
I take pride in design. My current adventure is in RIchmond, Virginia as a package designer for MeadWestVaco. Continuing to realize creativity through multiple mediums and outlets.
Experience
MeadWestVaco, Richmond Virgina | November 2012 - Present
How brands take shape
Associate Industrial Designer: I assist the design team in activities ranging from prototyping, 3D modelling, concept sketching, market research, presentations, and communication with other team members and clients.
ViaLink Corp. Raleigh North Carolina | May 2012 - November 2012
Product Development International Sourcing & Logistics
Design Intern: Visualizing design solutions for clients based on qualitative research, user observation and manufacturing constraints.
Design Innovation Lab NCSU, Raleigh North Carolina | January - May 2012
A collaborative course between students and professors
Design Intern: Developed a food preparation concept for BraunPrize 2012. Contributed in development of projects on medical equipment, outdoor leisure gear and electronic accessories.
Cinellis, Cary North Carolina | April 2008 - December 2010
Pizzeria & Restaurant
Waiter: Excelled in customer management skills and coordination of catering orders.
Hillcrest Prep School, Mutare Zimbabwe | May - August 2006
Private Boarding School
Volunteer: Created classroom visual aids, coached rugby and cross country teams.
Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina | August 2008 - May 2012
Bachelor of Industrial Design: Magna Cum Laude
GPA: 3.67, Dean’s List 7 Semesters
Lund University, Lund Sweden | January - June 2011
Exchange Student: Industrial Design
Activities
Art 2 Wear Fashion Show, Raleigh North Carolina | April 2012
Imagine.Create.Inspire.
Designer: Designed and made a fashion line in collaboration with a textiles student.
Milan Design Week, Milan Italy | April 2011
Furniture Fair
Designer: Exhibited a line of furniture designed with students at Lund University.
Stockholm Design Week, Stockholm Sweden | February 2011
Furniture & Light Fair
Presenter: Presented student work from Lund University to trade show attendees.
Affiliation
Industrial Designers Society of America, NCSU Student Chapter | 2008 - Present
Promoting the practice and education of Industrial Design
Conference Attendee: Atlanta Georgia | April 2012
Portfolio Review: Virginia Tech University | November 2011
Recognition
Colin Guy Treiber Book Prize, North Carolina State University | 2012
For outstanding achievement and excellence in Industrial Design
Skills
Concept visualization through sketching, prototyping, Photoshop, Illustrator, qualitative research, user experience presentation and story telling through InDesign, CAD modelling and rendering using Solidworks, Rhino, Keyshot
Contact
www.hayterdesign.com
+1 919 349 9547
gregoryhayter@gmail.com
PO Box 540 Chapel Hill North Carolina 27514