Resumé

Russell Sims
Portfolio www.coroflot.com/rsdezign
19629 Parke ln. Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(C) 734 642 8007
rsdezign@gmail.com


HIGHLIGHTS

• Accomplished Designer and 3D Modeler possessing a unique blend of
technical knowledge, problem solving skills and strong creative design
• Motivated with a track record for taking on challenging projects
• Extensive experience working with Engineers developing innovative
solutions, and marketable products. Seeing them from conception
through design development, pre-production models, production
molds, and tooling.
• Well versed in creating a total design package that considers consumer
interest, research, marketing, and profitability


EDUCATION

B.A. in Industrial Design
Center of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI


TECHNICAL SKILLS

Rhino, Alias, 3D Studio Max, Solid Works, Smart Team, CAD, Vellum, Art Cam, Hyper shot, Adobe Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator, Drafting, MS Office


EXPERIENCE

Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mi 2010 to Current
Digital Modeler / Designer
• Create sketch models
• Surface scans
• Make class A surface
• Ready rapid prototype and production parts
• Design prototype and production parts

2012 to Current Faculty - Lawrence Technological University
Rapid Technologies. Senior Automotive Alias Class.

Amcor PET Packaging, Manchester, MI 2009 to 2010
Packaging Design / Rhino Modeler

• Research, designed and modeled PET packaging
• Using the blow molding and injection molding processes.
• Created initial sketches based on design plan
• Refined sketches and created 3D Rhino models
• Used Hypershot and Adobe Programs to create presentations
• Converted Rhino models to make prototypes
• Worked closely with engineers to make final production molds
• Full life cycle knowledge from inception to marketplace

APEX, Grosse Ile, MI 2005 to 2009
Designer

• Design of residential spaces, and exterior landscape design
• Worked with customers and project managers to create a cohesive
viable design
• Created sketches detailed layouts and models


Melton World Vehicles, Southgate, MI 2002 to 2005
Logistics Associate

• Importing vehicles for OEM’s and suppliers


Visteon, Van Buren, MI 2002 to 2003
Interior Design / Alias Modeler

• Researched emerging trends and consumer needs
• Created unique design sketches based on these needs
• Considered material interaction, component assembly
• Brought unique processes and materials to the auto industry
• Create highly detailed Alias models for presentations showing
function, Assembly and material interaction


Mitsui 2002 to 2003
Interior Design / Color and Trim

• Researched Japanese culture
• Color and material trends
• Used research to create interior ideation for GM imports to Japan
• Created material boards and models of car interiors for presentations
• Award winning design


Nitto 2002 to 2003
Designer/ Alias Modeler

• Designed tire tread patters and technology for performance vehicles
• Used Alias to create models for photo realistic renderings for
presentation purposes
• Award winning design

Michelin 2002 to 2003
Designer /Alias Modeler

• Created a wheel and tire for 2020 based on French culture and
Michelin technology
• Built Alias models for realistic rendering for presentations and
diagrams


BMW Jet Ski Project 2001 to 2002
Designer

• Created a jet ski that solves inherent water craft problems
• Created a flagship to display BMW adv tech.

Exhibit Design Robot Z 2001 to 2002
Designer

• Designed an 50’x50’ exhibit to sell an idea to investors, scientist and
the public.
• Designed a logo
• Created an exhibit., from sketches to a scale model
• Made an Alias model / renderings and animation for presentaions
• Created an interactive touch display and video


Furniture Studio, MI 2000 to 2001
Designer

• Researched emerging trends and consumer needs
• Created unique design sketches based on these needs
• Considered material interaction, component assembly
• Brought unique processes and materials to furniture design
• Create highly detailed Studio Max models for presentations
showingfunction, Assembly and material interaction

INTEREST

Water, art, design, engineering, photography, sailboat racing (member of team Shenanigan), car racing, the outdoors, and to work on products that improve peoples lives. Not only with ease of use but with design that captivates their imagination. To be part of and contribute to an innovative accomplished team.

Projects by rsdezign by: russell sims

FORD ATLAS
6 Files

LINCOLN MKZ (sc)
5 Files

Packaging
3 Files

Michelin Project
4 Files

BMW Jetski
10 Files

Robot Z Challenge
5 Files

Automotive Design
22 Files

Visteon Studio
11 Files

Product Design
34 Files

Coffee Maker
1 File

Furniture
1 File