Kevin Torres

Led front-end product development cycles for helmets, apparel, hydration systems, and hard parts—bringing hundreds of products to market across motorsports and outdoor categories.
Designed DOT and ECE 22.06 compliant street, dirt, and snow helmets; collaborated directly with international factories to ensure engineering accuracy and manufacturability.
Developed technical apparel worn by professional athletes; managed color, sublimation, patterning, and material specs.
Spearheaded adoption of FDM 3D printing capabilities, reducing prototyping time and improving iteration speed.
Presented concepts and design directions to clients; built strong relationships across multiple brand partners.
Oversaw junior and freelance designers, improving workflow, quality, and communication.
Brands: Dakine, Moose Racing, RDR Co, Firepower, Z1R, Arctiva, Grizzly Coolers, First Gear, Answer Racing, Liberty Safe, Zulz, and Sync Performance.

Heading into senior year at SJSU, it was crucial to gain an understanding of real world industry. I was mentored by a highly accomplished Industrial Designer where I was taught design process, tech packs, and product development timelines. While I returned to finish my degree, I continued to work under contract until I was offered a full time role.