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Kenneth Bontje Pro

Portland, OR
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    A highly accomplished, detail oriented, results-driven leader with over fifteen years of experience successfully designing, developing and managing multiple product lines. Passionately striving towards constant improvement while displaying excellent leadership, organization, and people management skills. Also plays the violin.

  • Education
    • Bachelor Industrial Design
      Pratt Institute
      2004 - 2008
    • Study Abroad Product Design
      The Glasgow School of Art
      2007 - 2007
  • Experience
    • Sr. Product Designer
      Ruffwear
      Bend, OR
      Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)
    • Apparel and Gear Designer
      Mustang Survival
      Vancouver, BC
      May 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 1 month)
      - Manage the design of dry suits, PFD's and apparel for recreation, military and professional marine markets
      - Work with the creative team and give constructive feedback
      - Highly involved in the hiring and training of creative staff
      - Launch global product lines on time to a seasonal calendar
      - Develop creative strategies aligning with consumer trends and company goals
    • Sr Product Design Manager
      Aqua Lung
      Jan 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 4 months)
      - Oversaw the work of the creative department to ensure seasonal product goals were met
      - Developed 5yr plans and budgeting to support company growth through creativity, innovation and focus on excellence
      - Reviewed the work of the creative team, provided constructive feedback and participated in development process
      - Highly involved in the hiring and training of creative staff * Launched seasonal global product lines that reduce total SKU's and increase margin
      - Developed and implemented creative strategies aligning with consumer trends and company goals
      - Developed licensed brands with Michael Phelps and Phillipe Cousteau Jr.
    • Industrial Designer
      Aqua Lung
      Arlington, WA
      Nov 2012 - Jan 2018 (5 years 2 months)
    • Technical Designer - Hard Lines
      5.11 Tactical
      Aug 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 8 months)
    • Design Intern
      Crye Precision LLC
      May 2007 - Jan 2008 (8 months)
  • Awards

    2018: “Best Buy” Scuba Lab: Explorer II Roller Bag

    2017: “Testers Choice” Scuba Lab: Big Squeeze Spear Tip Ti Knife

    2016: Four gold medals from Plongeur Inter Magazine: SOLAFX 8mm wetsuit

    2016: "Above the Fold" Spot Light Member: Coroflot

  • Affiliations

    Pratt Institute

    Glasgow School of The Arts

    Kappa Sigma Fraternity

    Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout)

  • Industries
    • Apparel
    • Footwear
    • Outdoor Equipment
    • Soft Goods
    • Sporting Goods
  • Skills
    • Ideation
    • Illustrator
    • Industrial Design
    • Photoshop
    • Product Design
    • Product Development
    • Sketching
    • SolidWorks
    • Textile Design
    • Trend Research
  • On Coroflot
    @KennethBontje, member since 2006
    • Following 566
    • Followers 136
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