James Eisenbeiser

• Patternmaking and upholstery of marine, automotive, and residential seating
• Updated understanding of textiles, vinyl, and leather from new application

*Create cabinet layouts from customer blueprints or room measurements *Coordinate and incorporate customer preferences into project
*Manage all details from inception to production

*Production of luxury leather bags and accessories
*Assist with manufacturing planning and process
*Attention to product color and finish

* Compiled the detailed qualities and production measurements of custom quartz countertops
* Made key interpersonal communication with both clients and coworkers from other departments
* Paid critical attention to time management and project follow through

* Expanded the company's core business by taking patio accessories beyond commodity state
* Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate textiles, materials, and trends to new designs
* Responsible for the introduction of Rhino 3D to the company for more streamlined development
* Traveled to China to investigate new manufacturing facilities and processes
* Collaborated with marketing department to develop merchant specific display fixtures and graphics
* Made regular presentations of creative process to company management and partners

* Prioritized workloads and deadlines in a self-motivated contract role
* Addressed the "fuzzy front end" of designs for new or improved consumer products
* Researched the details of home health, office supplies, and user interaction categories

* Focused on development of athletic footwear/equipment from sketch to technical specs
* Combined understanding of soft goods from the fashion industry with attention to function from product design to create appealing high-performance products
* Applied issues of biomechanics to fully serve the needs of the end user

* Created purposeful waterproof clothing for very practical applications
* Designed all garments, sourced technical fabric and notions, and monitored manufacturing
* Established dedicated manufacturing facility to increase volume options
* Expanded line to include outdoor performance apparel
* Diversified company with the addition of a retail venue

* Assisted in the design of men's contemporary shirt line
* Sourced fabric and trim components
* Monitored production process and sales team efforts

Contributed to design direction through study of competitive markets and trend
* Generated mood boards for presentation and design direction
* Managed factory spec packages and color approvals