Josh Leedle

About

Looking for the opportunity to partner with organizations where innovation, multidisciplinary teamwork, and professionalism come together to create products with optimal functionality, interaction, and style. Check out my portfolio for current products, with individual process studies coming online in the following days.

Resume

Experience:
2004–Present Metaphase Design Group Saint Louis, MO
Senior Designer

As Senior Designer, I served as a Lead Designer or Program Manager on multiple programs, where I am responsible for managing the budgets and deliverables of the development team. Within Metaphase I learned to work seamlessly with experts in various fields in the development of innovative products. My technical and quick learning skill set allowed me to focusing on the medical and commercial equipment markets.
Notable Projects:
Comco C2 Flexograph press – Design Program Manager & Design Lead
Comco C1 Flexograph Press – Program Manager & Design Lead
Fellows Palm Glide – Design Lead (IDEA 2008 Finalist)

2002–2004 Premier Design and Manufacturing Saint Charles, MO
Industrial Designer

As the sole designer for the firm, I was responsible for all aspects of the design efforts. In addition to the design aspect of the firm, I was also responsible in the preparation and quoting of rapid prototyping and engineering proposals, as PDM was also a service bureau representing various RP houses as well as a large India based engineering firm.
Notable Products:
Abu Garcia Cardinal 3 – Lead Designer & Program Manager
Abu Garcia Cardinal 800 – Lead Designer & Program Manager

Education:
1996–2002 Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL
B.F.A., Specialization in Industrial Design

Software:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office, MS Project, Alias Sketchbook Pro, Corel Painter, DAZ3D, Bunkspeed, Alias Image Studio, Solidworks, Pro/Engineer.

Skill/Insight:
I posses a strong ability to observe and retain information as I am exposed to it. It is this skill that allows me to quickly wrap my head around the unique needs of each design project, and realize those observations into tangible products.

Interests:
IDSA, I am the current IDSA-Saint Louis scholastic outreach chair.
Snowboarding, camping, cameoing, fishing, and of coarse cars of all ages.

Recommendations and a full portfolio are available upon request.

Location

St Louis, MO

Specialties

  • Industrial Design
  • Design Management
  • Packaging

Experience

6 years

Awards

2008 IDEA Finalist - Fellows Palm Glide 2006 FLW Wish List - Abu Garcia Cardinal 800 2005 EFTTA Best of Show Spinning Reel - Abu Garcia Cardinal 3

Affiliations

IDSA