Designer 1 - Footwear - Columbia Sportswear

Kurt Budke

Portland, OR

About

Summary of Qualifications * Proficient in research and development of products from conception to retail. * A working knowledge of footwear design, materials and manufacturing methods. * Thorough knowledge of computer design software. * Proficient in generating multiple and unique product concepts from sketches to digital line art.
Education
- BS Industrial Design
  
  Art Institute of Portland
  
  2009 - 2011
- BA Fine Arts
  
  Oregon State University
  
  2006
Experience
- Designer 1 - Footwear
  
  Columbia Sportswear
  
  Beaverton, OR
  
  Sep 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)
  
  Footwear Designer 1 for Columbia Sportswear Company.
- Manufacturing Laborer
  
  Nomad Brush
  
  Portland, United States
  
  May 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Manufacturing assembling QC and packaging of touch screen accessories. * Increased production and efficiency 30% by improving manufacturing methods and components through redesign.
- Industrial Design Intern
  
  Stat Key
  
  Aurora, United States
  
  Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 (4 months)
  
  Product design and development packaging and merchandising design and graphic design. Incorporating Stat Key's aesthetic and brand identity into expansion of product lines including designer keys and Every Day Carry tools.
Skills
On Coroflot

@kurtbudke, member since 2011
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Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)