Carlos Estuardo

Coordinated design strategies and development of prototypes to lead a group of junior designers. Lead and mentor through creative workshops, reviewing market research information, ideation sketches and ergonomic mock-ups which were further developed in SolidWorks to produce 3D printed samples. * Established creative direction for a new line of cookware and housewares for the Lenox license. * Mentored designers through first stages of the prototyping process. LEAD DESIGNER & PRODUCTION MANAGER - outlinesport.com, Mineola, NY.

Launched clothing brand focused on the import-car culture for a start-up company. Stablished corporate identity and designed over 100 silk-screen printed t-shirts. Recruited collaborators experts in their fields develop corresponding merchandising as well as jeans and other accessories. Implemented financial strategies to develop a working budget and managed subsequent investments for business expansion. * Designed ad campaigns and promotional events in print media and social networks. Supervised quality standards negotiated with vendors and manufacturers. * Managed logistics and post-production distribution world-wide.

Through my industrial design experience and attention to detail I was able to efficiently review patent illustrations in an industry with very challenging time frames. With exceptional sketching abilities I could quickly capture ideas of sometimes abstract concepts prototypes new inventions and trademarks and translate them into patent illustration guidelines which were then followed by our patent illustrators. * Directed team of designers through highly competitive schedules achieving our daily objectives. * Successfully handled over 50 clients in the NY tri-state area. * Liaised between industrial designers inventors and patent attorneys.

Managed and opened new accounts, including Flexi, one of the largest footwear manufacturers in Latin America where our involvement represented a projected savings of over $8 Million dollars for the company within the first year of investment. Participated in technical certifications internationally to provide our clients with the latest support. Organized training sessions for Zünd machine operators as well as for Mind software for footwear design and development. Attended trade shows as exhibitor. * Designed components and adaptations in SolidWorks for Zünd precision digital cutting machinery. * Performed packaging design solutions using Engview software. * Implemented PDM knowledge for footwear-industry specific applications.