Freelance Designer/Artist at the Grote Makery

Matt Grote

cincinnati, OH

About

Just coming off of a 5 year run in Buffalo making toys and painting murals. Now I'm back in Cincinnati and out on my own. It's time to get some work done.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Industrial and Product Design
  
  University of Cincinnati
  
  2003 - 2008
Experience
- Freelance Designer/Artist
  
  the Grote Makery
  
  Apr 2014 - Present (12 years 2 months)
  
  I am a visualizer. My range goes from 3D to rough sketch. From vector renderings to spray painted murals. I have specific experience developing product as well.
- Senior Designer
  
  Fisher Price
  
  Sep 2009 - Apr 2014 (4 years 7 months)
  
  Developed and managed multiple toy designs. Responsible for concept through final model. Roles included sketching, rendering, presenting, 3D CAD, costing, model making, designing labels and graphics.
- Design Internship
  
  Whirlpool Corporation
  
  Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (3 months)
- Design Internship
  
  K-Swiss
  
  Sep 2006 - Dec 2006 (3 months)
  
  Concept sketching, Photoshop rendering, Illustrator Visualization
- Deisn Internship
  
  Fisher-Price
  
  Sep 2005 - Dec 2005 (3 months)
Skills
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@Matthew_Grote, member since 2008
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Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)