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Director of Industrial Design

Mark Dyser

Chicago, IL
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    Seasoned and driven professional experienced in designing and developing a broad range of consumer products and packaging solutions.

    Skills include - competitor research, brainstorming, sketching, 3D CAD development, breadboard mock-ups, manufacturer/tooling vendor communication, graphic and package design, digital AR innovations and development and management.

    Working knowledge of product engineering - draft, tolerances, part and assembly function and development, fit and finish, 2D/3D documentation.

    Extensive experience working with marketing, designers, product/mechanical engineers, model makers, foreign and domestic suppliers.

  • Education
    • BS Industrial Design Industrial Design, History of Art
      The Ohio State University
      1992 - 1998
    • Archbishop Hoban High School
      1988 - 1992
  • Experience
    • Director of Industrial Design
      Surge Creates
      Chicago, IL
      Apr 2005 - Present (21 years 2 months)
      Responsible for leading the industrial design team in developing and delivering innovative and user-friendly product and packaging designs. Works closely with other departments, such as engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure that products meet the needs of both customers and the company.

      Also be responsible for developing and implementing sustainable design practices throughout the company. This includes using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and designing products for recyclability and reusability.

      Responsibilities:

      Lead a team of industrial designers in the development of new and innovative products.
      Work closely with engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure that products meet the needs of both customers and the company.
      Develop and implement sustainable design practices throughout the company.
      Oversee the design and development of packaging for all products.
      Ensure that all products are designed for manufacturability.
      Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in industrial design.
      Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
    • Sr. Industrial Designer
      Creative Werks
      Bensenville, IL
      Sep 2003 - Jan 2005 (1 year 4 months)
      Lead designer responsible for all aspects of the design process: Research, Testing, Safety, Engineering, Concepting, Packaging, Graphics and Presenting. Clients included: Dairy Queen, Nestle, Wrigley and in house production of licensed retail products and Candy division: Fantazzmo.
    • Industrial Designer
      Creata
      Oak Brook, IL
      Sep 2001 - Sep 2003 (2 years)
      Developed toys for McDonald's Happy Meal programs. Duties include: Concepting, presenting, research, safety, engineering, 3D sculpting for manufacturing, packaging, legal, part cost analysis, materials and trend reporting.
    • Jr. Industrial Designer
      Simon Marketing Inc.
      Oak Brook, IL
      Jun 1999 - Sep 2001 (2 years 3 months)
      Develop manufactured ready toys for the McDonald's Happy Meal programs. Full comprehension of part and deco count, safety, manufacturing, materials, mechanisms, licensor requirements, prototyping and testing research.
    • Jr. Toy Designer
      Hedstrom Corporation
      Sep 1998 - Jun 1999 (9 months)
      Assist the Industrial Designers in the creation and development of infant and juvenile products encompassing plush, plastic, and metal product materials.
    • Design Intern
      The Little Tikes Company
      1996 - 1997 (1 year)
  • Awards

    Hold 2 Design Patents.

    Illustrated for 2 published children's books.

    Animated for the Award winning Ohio State University Scoreboard Staff

  • Industries
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Food & Beverage
    • Toys & Games
    • POP / Visual Merchandising
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Art Direction
    • Point of Purchase
    • Concept Art
    • Design Management
    • Fusion360
    • Graphic Design
    • Ideation
    • Industrial Design
    • Project Management
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