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Industrial Designer/Inventor
Jaime Ramos
Los Angeles, CA
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About
Industrial Designer and Inventor who turns ideas and mediocre products into successful products. He is astute in the art of balancing value, innovation/invention and manufacturing feasibility into a single package. He has demonstrated an ability to identify deficiencies and create value in products. He employs extensive knowledge of cross-over technology crafted from his experience working with industries ranging from outdoor recreation, toys, electronics, softgoods and auto accessories.
• Inventor with over 20 U.S. and International Utility Patents. Experience in IP protection and filing process.
• Coherent understanding of mechanics and electronics. Astute in the use of crossover technologies for unique approaches to design challenges.
• Extensive product development experience working directly with Asian factory engineers and manufacturing teams in China and Vietnam, managing projects and leading teams to deliver products to market in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional conceptual sketching and rendering ability with a strong sense of aesthetics. Effectively communicates complex ideas to executives and engineering teams. -
Education
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BA Industrial DesignCSU Northridge1994 - 2000
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Experience
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Sr. Manager, Industrial DesignPolyGroupJun 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)• Head of Industrial Design, primary role to establish an effective ID process while inspiring and working closely with engineering teams in China. Manage and mentor ID staff and coordinate with ID firms.
• Conduct product testing and improved design. Oversee Product Development to properly execute improvements, achieve targets and adhere to cost limitations.
• Created a new Instruction Manual guide and instructed Art Department and Copy Writers for use on all future manuals. Initiated an overhaul to redesign product warning labels with Compliance and Legal teams for better recognition and legibility.
• Leading role in expanding the company’s patent portfolio, providing inventions, writing patent drafts, adding embodiments, patent drawings, and proof-reading applications in concert with IP attorneys. -
Industrial Design ConsultantKing NutronicsLos Angeles, CASep 2016 - Apr 2017 (7 months)Worked with engineering team for a redesign on a calibration instrument for use aboard U.S. Navy vessels.
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Industrial Design FreelancerIntexLong Beach, CAMay 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)Designed a line of pool inflatables, explore graphic treatments for future pool products.
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Industrial Design ConsultantLit BitPalo Alto, CAJun 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 10 months)• Recruited by a former Apple VP to join a multi-disciplinary team of infrastructure and software engineers at a tech start-up. Collaborated in the design and planning of massive data centers with an emphasis on power efficiency and ease of servicing and repairs.
• Introduced team with new manufacturing processes for low volume production.
Achieved a 50% part reduction and quicker assembly while improving durability and aesthetics. Devised economic sheet metal folding solutions for faster assembly.
• Provided concepts for modular server racks, overhead cabling, lighting, cooling system for I.P. review that could lead to U.S. and International patents. Assisted team with detailed drawings for multiple Utility Patent applications. -
Industrial Design ContractorKraco/Auto ExpressionsMoorpark, CAFeb 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 7 months)• Created new manufacturing and design solutions on the entire product line. Injected new life to all of the company’s waning products: floor mats, seat covers, steering covers, air fresheners and DC fans.
• Used Cut and Sew experience and fashion research to design an entire line of seat covers and steering covers. Guided graphic team with theme content, graphic treatment, placement and color schemes.
• Designed Kraco themed motorcycle to be built on the Discovery Channel’s American Choppers show. -
Industrial Designer/InventorFunFareSan Carlos, CAOct 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 6 months)*Primary duties included: generating inventions, product design and model fabrication. Brainstormed independently and in a groups, main focus to fuse new inexpensive technologies into toys. Design and render concepts in technical detail for review by engineers. Work closely with engineering staff to establish electro/mechanical functions and to solve placement of electronic hardware. *Set up model shop, purchase and install new power equipment/tools. Worked with building contractor in the planning and oversight of the new shop. Maintained equipment, and managed inventory of supplies. Jaime Ramos *Build working prototypes for aesthetics and proof-of-concept purposes for review by major toy brands in the U.S. and Europe. Fabricated 3 complicated and very different working prototypes in under 2 months.
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Senior DesignerMGA EntertainmentLos Angeles, CAFeb 2005 - Apr 2008 (3 years 2 months)• Designed the Bratz FM Cruiser, 3rd highest selling product in company history. FM Cruiser was tooled 6 times to reach a production span of 10 years, over 400k sold at peak ($16m gross).
• Worked directly and independently with Jesse James of West Coast Choppers to design collectible vinyl figures, and Avi Arad of Marvel Comics on die-cast vehicles. Handled all aspects on both licenses.
• Managed and coordinated product development, including brainstorming, licensing approvals, legal counsel, model fabrication while working closely with overseas vendors to streamline production. -
Director, Design and Product DevelopmentVosh InternationalMoorpark, CAMar 1998 - Feb 2005 (6 years 11 months)• Successfully launched new bag collections for Hurley International, Ezekiel, Spyder, Marzocchi, Arai. Hurley experienced a 30% increase in their accessories business overnight.
• Led softgoods design, worked closely with clients to create collections. Additional responsibilities included Business Development, Sourcing, Vendor Supervision and Price Negotiation.
• Extended stays in Vietnam to manage product development and ensure the clients' expectations remained intact throughout the process. Assisted in opening a second office with staff in Saigon before the U.S./Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement. -
Industrial Design FreelancerSplane Design AssociatesLos Angeles, CAMay 1998 - Sep 1998 (4 months)Design team member for the hugely successful Magic Bullet high speed blender. Was also involved in various projects for dental surgical equipment and tools.
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Industrial Design FreelancerSoftTubLos Angeles, CAJan 1998 - Mar 1998 (2 months)Designed and built steam capsule for Epcot Center exhibit at Disney World, Orlando.
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Awards
Student Merit Award, IDSA.
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Affiliations
Motorscooter Club of Ho Chi Minh City
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jmstr, member since 2008
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