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Phillip Padilla
Industrial Designer
Footwear. Product. Softgoods

CONTACT >>
ppadilla@vt.edu
203.954.9705

EDUCATION >>
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. May 2009
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Summa Cum Laude. GPA: 3.8/4.0

EXPERIENCE >>
April 2010-Present. Columbia Sportswear Company
Designer 1 | Socks
Portland, OR
Currently designing performance and lifestyle socks throughout all categories, including running, hiking, winter sports, and basics. Responsibilities include consumer and market research, conceptualization, tech pack production, sample revisions, and direct development with Asian factories. Participate in product line reviews, presenting and explaining throughout all phases of the design process. Inventor of patent pending socks and cushion technologies.

June 2009-March 2010. Columbia Sportswear Company
Equipment & Socks Design. Intern
Portland, OR
Designed performance and lifestyle socks. Focus categories included running, hiking, winter sports, and basics. Responsible for sock designs, tech pack production, and sample revisions. Assisted in the design and development of equipment, including backpacks, messengers, totes, sleeping bags, and tents. Participated in product line reviews, presenting and explaining throughout all phases of the design process.

2008. New Balance. NBx Tech Running Footwear. Intern
Lawrence, MA
Designed high-performance running and racing footwear, including models that are currently available in retail and specialty stores nationwide. Responsible for outsole designs, tech pack production, and sample revisions. Participated in product line reviews, presenting and explaining through all phases of design. Collaborated with interns on various design projects to reinforce company image, direction, and branding.

2007. The Black Sheep Brand. Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Designed skate, casual, and urban footwear, including models that are currently available in retail stores nationwide. Participated in product line reviews, presenting and explaining through all phases of design. Assisted in the design of the apparel line. Performed market and trend research to communicate stories that reinforce the direction of the brand.

2007. Z-Boy Footwear. Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Designed skate and casual footwear for the Spring 2008 product line. Responsible for material research, selection, and implementation on footwear product. Footwear designs featured in the 2007 Bright Show in Berlin, Germany.

2007-2009. Padilla Design. Freelance Consultant
Designed product solutions for various clients. Performed product research, design, and development, from conceptual to manufacturing phases. Product categories included footwear, softgoods, toys, sporting goods, and consumer products.

2007-2009. VT IDSA Design Workshops. Volunteer Instructor
Blacksburg, VA
Taught design visualization and sketching techniques to design students. Served as a guest speaker on the importance of sketching in design communication, concept generation, and problem solving.

SKILLS >>
Advanced design sketching and marker rendering
Advanced Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (Mac/PC)
Rhino 3D
SolidWorks
Presentation, portfolio, and graphic layout
Ethnographic, market, and trend research
Brand building, identity, and creative direction
Foam modeling, model making, and prototyping

AWARDS | RECOGNITION >>
2009. Virginia Tech iD High Performance Award
2009. Virginia Tech iD Student Merit Award Winner runner-up
2008. 3rd Place Prize International Designer's Workstation Competition
2008. Honorable Mention IHA Student Design Competition
2008. MSN Award-Winning Innovation for Your Home
2008. Eastman Innovation Lab iD Scholarship recipient
2007. Kicksguide.com Footwear Design Competition finalist

2009. Outstanding Senior Award Virginia Tech Cross Country
2009. All-ACC Academic Cross Country Team
2009. ACC Cross Country Scholar Athlete of the Year nominee
2007. Scholar Athlete of Virginia Tech Cross Country team
2005-present. Dean’s List all semesters
2005-present. Virginia Tech Athletic Director's Honor Roll
2005-present. ACC Honor Roll for academic achievement by student- athletes

RUNNING | ATHLETICS >>
Winner of 2009 Portland Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k
Personal Best Times: Mile (4:14.25); 5k (14:51.44); 10k xc (30:47)
NCAA Division I All-Region Cross Country runner
Three-time varsity letter winner for Virginia Tech Cross Country team
8th in the nation for 2005 high school 4x800m relay
High school record holder in 4x800m relay & mile
Connecticut State Record 4x800m relay
Recorded 2nd fastest 4x800m relay time in New England history
All-State and All-New England honors for track
Captain of Shelton High School cross country and track teams
Scholar athlete of high school cross country and track teams

ACTIVITIES >>
Virginia Tech Cross Country
Virginia Tech Track & Field
Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)