Resumé

Mark Zavada
markzavada@gmail.com
847.946.8268

EXPERIENCE

MASCO Design; Chicago, IL
07.2011 – Current: Product Designer, Masco Cabinetry Group
•Define, design and develop innovative product solutions across four Masco Cabinetry Group brands.
•Lead and initiate consumer focused ethnographic research.
•Identify and establish strategic market gap opportunities.
•Create product through: brainstorming, sketching, rendering, illustration, CAD data, prototypes.
•Collaborate with all facets of cross functional team within organization.
•Actively execute development to meet key strategic business directives.
•Contribute categorical trend data for departmental trend research.

Sears Holdings Corporation; Hoffman Estates, IL
03.2010 - 07.2011: Technical Designer; Hardhome, New Technology & Innovation
06.2008 - 03.2010: Designer; Furniture, Lighting, Casual Furniture
08.2006 - 06.2008: Associate Designer; Kitchenware, Decor, Lighting
•Research as well as implement new and upcoming material technologies into exclusive product for Sears and Kmart proprietary brands.
•Create design concepts throughout development process from ideation through final production.
•Create sketches, renderings and presentation boards for merchandising meetings.
•Collaborate directly with both overseas and domestic vendor factory resources.
•Collaborate with packaging, branding, trend, merchandising, signage, and sourcing teams to integrate new technology into customer focused assortment.
•Gather, analyze and implement comparative market research and sales data.
•Establish “Best In Class” product standards as per brand hierarchy.

Joss Design Group; Chicago, IL
09.2005 - 08.2006: Freelance Designer
01.2005 - 07.2005: Junior Staff Designer
•Collaborated in the design of products from consumer goods to industrial/commercial products.
•Developed multiple projects from initial brainstorming through engineering and manufacturing.
•Participated in multiple cost reduction and value designed projects.
•Multi-tasked several projects simultaneously.
•Independently collaborated directly with clients and vendor resources.

SRAM Bicycle Components; Chicago, IL
07.2005 - 09.2005: Freelance Consultant
•Collaborated with staff designers on pro/engineer modeling techniques.
•Participated in product development work flow analysis.
•Created product development work flow tutorial for use during product design training.
•Participated in week long, third party, pro/engineer wildfire training session.

Catalyst Product Development Group; Indianapolis, IN
Summer/Winter Internship
•Assisted staff designers and engineers throughout the design process.
•Participated in the design and development of multiple product categories.
•Participated in client meetings and concept presentations.

EDUCATION

•2004 Graduate: Industrial Design, Purdue University

TECHNICAL

Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchbook Pro, Pro/Engineer, Keyshot, Rhino, Cintiq format, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Mac & PC format

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•CAPS certified (Certified Aging In Place Specialist)
•Judge: 2011 International Housewares Show Design Competition
•Designs featured in publications such as: The New York Times, House Beautiful, Country Living & Ty Pennington At Home Magazine
•IDSA Midwest conference sponsorship chair: Chicago, Wisconsin & Kansas Conferences
•IDSA President, Vice President & Treasurer: Purdue University chapter
•Team manager 2004 “48:2 design” competition; Purdue University
•Recipient 2002 Delta Faucet chrome plating award

INTERESTS + ACTIVITIES

Cycling, Music, Automotive racing, Nature, DIY Projects, Athletics, Global exploration


Mark Zavada
References & Recommendations Available Upon Request

Projects by Mark Zavada

Messenger Bags
1 File

Outdoor Pack Ideation Sketches
1 File

Daypack Backpack Concepts
1 File

Innovation Roadmap
1 File

Graffiti Remover
1 File

Upholstered Seating
1 File

Furniture Design
7 Files

Thermos Travel Mug Collection
1 File

Outdoor Furniture
3 Files

New Technology Integration Brainstorming
1 File

Point Of Purchase Design
5 Files

Decorative Wall Clocks
1 File

Kitchen Utensils
2 Files

Lighting Design
4 Files

Fluid Distribution
2 Files

Charbroil Grilling
1 File

Student Portfolio
5 Files