I am an industrial designer with over 5 years of experience designing footwear.
Employment
MESH01
Design Director
July 2011 - present
Daniel Richard Design
Designer
May 2009 - July 2011
and
Freelance Designer
February 2008 - April 2008
• Lead design of advanced technologies and concept
development for performance products
• Work closely with a team of a biomechanics specialist, developers,
and designers to conceptualize and implement innovative
performance driven technologies including protection
in extreme environments, ankle / knee support, impact
protection, expediting recovery post injury, accelerating runner’s
foot speed, etc.
• Completion of tech packages while working with factories to
ensure precise execution of the product
Advanced Design Concepts
Freelance Designer
April 2008 - January 2009
• Rapidly generated concepts for a variety of footwear
categories from the point of concept sketch
through prototyping and manufacturing
Jogomojo
Freelance Designer
October 2007 – May 2008
• Worked as part of a small design team for a Capoiera
(Brazilian martial art) inspired clothing company
• Responsible for designing graphics and logos as well as
helping to direct the brand
New Balance
Design Intern
September 2005 - March 2006
• Worked with a team of designers, marketing, and developers
to create manufacturable and market ready footwear
• Developed designs through all stages from concept
sketching to creation of technical packages and
pattern revision
• Worked with the walking, children’s, team sports, and
special make up departments
Savannah College
of Art and Design
Assistant Rowing Coach
September 2004 - September 2005
• Assist the head coach in teaching and training men’s
and women’s novice and varsity rowing teams
• Lead the novice women to a gold at the Southern
Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship Regatta
Education
· 2004 BFA in Industrial Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Skills
· 2D graphics: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and
Alias Sketch Book Pro
· Knowledge of textiles, leathers, Foams, plastics, and composites
Honors
· Six time finalist in Kicks Guide’s design competition
· Finalist in Brown Shoe’s shoe design competition
· Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America
· Savannah College of Art and Design’s Dean’s List
· Captain of Savannah College of Art and Design’s Varsity
Men’s Rowing Team
Interests
· Competitive rower, casual runner, soccer player, camper, hiker,
and snowboarder
Boston, MA