James MacNair
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About
I am an Industrial Designer with 10 years experience creating products for the outdoor industry. I am currently employed with Kershaw Knives, and I have been with them for 5 years. At Kershaw I am responsible for In-House designs as well as developing products that have been designed by our collaborators. I manage my own projects for both our USA factory as well as overseas manufacturing. Previously I have worked for Signature Products Group and Buck Knives. I spent 2 years working for Buck Knives inc, designing knives, sheaths, and accessories. I also interned and did contract work with Zebco Inc, a leading manufacturer of fishing rods, reels, and accessories.
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Education
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BFA Industrial DesignBrigham Young University1999 - 2005
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Experience
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Senior Designer and New Product CoordinatorTualatin, OROct 2010 - Present (15 years 9 months)• Create award-winning designs in a broad range of price and functional categories.
• Work with USA and international factories to facilitate manufacturing of products
• Create 3D models, product artwork, and specs for domestic and overseas production,
communicate with factory, and approve samples.
• Create renderings, animations, and other materials to support marketing department.
• Support legal counsel with expert product and mechanical knowledge.
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Industrial Designer / Graphic DesignerSalt Lake City, UTApr 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 6 months)• Design new products and refresh old products to maximize sales and promote growth.
• Create product artwork and specs for overseas production, follow up with revisions,
communicate with factory, and approve samples.
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Industrial DesignerPost Falls, IDJun 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years)• Created concepts for new products and saw those concepts through the production process.
• Collaborated with design team as well as marketing, sales, purchasing and outside vendors in
the creation of new products.
• Created and implemented design plans for new products and product extensions, several of
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Contract DesignerTulsa, OKNov 2005 - Feb 2006 (3 months)• Worked as a product designer and model maker helping to create, paint, and assemble
physical prototypes of new fishing reels.
- Delivered concept sketch work and computer renderings of new fishing accessories.
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Awards
BLADE Show American Made Knife of the Year - 2015
BLADE Show Overall Knife of the Year - 2012
BLADE Show Overall Knife of the Year - 2011
Utility Patents for Kershaw Knives
Design and Utility Patents for Buck Knives -
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