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Creative Director | Furniture Designer

Marc Palma

Atlanta, GA
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    Industrial designer experienced in researching, developing, designing, and marketing consumer products. Versatile, eager, and highly motivated professional with management experience ranging from small private projects to full-scale multi-million dollar high profile accounts. Able to manage teams and delivering on time and on or under budget.

    Specializing in the creative process, never overlooking the finest details, staying in-tune with trends, leading quality control and streamlining production and packaging. Naturally assuming leadership roles and thriving in independent, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environments. A dedicated team builder, strategic thinker, and detail-oriented operational manager.

  • Education
    • Bachelor's of Science Industrial Design
      The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
      2000 - 2004
    • Certificate Leadership Training
      Marine Corps Institute
      1997 - 1998
  • Experience
    • Director of Design
      ATLeisure
      Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
    • Creative Director
      Palma Design
      Atlanta, GA
      Jun 2008 - Present (17 years 1 month)
      Direct the development of new product lines for National Accounts such as Walmart, Lowe’s, Lowe’s Canada, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Target, Ace Hardware and more
      Oversee Asia operations – sourcing, prototyping, facility ops and production lines
      Present design concepts at meetings with sales and marketing teams
      Present finished products at line review/sign-off meetings to client’s buyers and sales teams
      Create brand-specific designs for clients (Hayneedle.com, Costco.com, Sam’s.com, Sam’s Mexico, Houzz.com, Wayfair.com)
      Create packaging schematics to reduce damaged goods while in transit
      Create design presentations for design and sales meetings
      Collaborate with team members for trend presentation and material selections
      Attend various furniture, product design, design blog, art creation and hardware conferences to pull trends globally
      Create pattern artwork for textile designs
      Project management and QC from R&D to manufacturing
      Brainstorm new and exciting materials and processes for the new year
      Create brand-unique designs for licensed products such as Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" brand patio line
      Graphic design for instructional booklets and corporate ID packages
      Create packaging designs for consumer goods
    • Senior Product Designer
      Seaside Casual
      Jun 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 3 months)
    • Creative Director Consultant
      Leisure Garden
      Chicago, IL
      Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month)
    • Design Manager - Direct Import Division
      AE Outdoor / Ace Evert International
      Marietta, GA
      Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year)
    • Senior Furniture Designer
      AE Outdoor / Ace Evert International
      Marietta, GA
      Jul 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year)
    • Marketing Dept. Lead
      Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority
      Marietta, GA
      Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years 1 month)
    • Product Design Manager / CNC Project Manager
      Mouse Design Studio
      Cumming, GA
      Apr 2006 - Aug 2009 (3 years 4 months)
    • Product Designer
      Brown Jordan
      Pompano Beach, FL
      Apr 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 8 months)
    • Corporal
      United States Marine Corps
      Camp Lejeune, NC
      Mar 1996 - Mar 2000 (4 years)
  • Industries
    • Commercial Furniture
    • Residential Furniture
  • Skills
    • Creative Direction
    • Creative Suite
    • Furniture Design
    • Industrial Design
    • Model Making
    • Product Design
    • Product Development
    • SolidWorks
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