Passionate - Versatile - Innovative — Cincinnati, OH
I am an experienced industrial designer who is passionate, versatile and innovative, capable of efficiently implementing thoughtful and beautiful designs with a focus on detail, functionality, aesthetics, manufacturability and the end users experience.
Objective:
To positively influence the lives of people through extraordinary, cost-effective, well-rounded design.
Education
June 2006 - BA Industrial Design - Savannah College of Art and Design
GPA 3.7 Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Product Designer - Burnes Home Accents
December 4, 2006 to Current
Austin, TX - Cincinnati, OH
Product designs have included digital photo products, wall storage and ledges, unique wall decor, collections of traditional photo frames, and products that present innovative solutions for storing and displaying memories.
Responsible for researching and identifying relevant design trends and market information.
Concept development from sketching through technical artwork and manufacturing specifications.
Working with product managers and factories to ensure design integrity during mass production.
Collaborating with buyers and other customers to meet specific design goals.
Creation of selling material from merchandising concepts to realistic digital product renderings.
SKILLS
Technical abilities: Brainstorming - Consumer, User and Market Research / Synthesis - Problem Solving - Strong Sketching and Rapid Visualization - 3D Sketch Modeling - 3D Computer Modeling - Presentation Skills
Software: Rhino - Alias Studio Tools - Adobe Photoshop CS5 - Adobe Illustrator CS5 - Microsoft Office - Sketchbook Pro - Mac and PC Proficient