Mark Gruber

* Conceptualize all new game products and game controllers * Lead projects from start to finish and manage all design details * Work closely with Raw Thrills management, designers and game teams * Consistently have created highly successful and innovative new game controllers and enclosure designs for both Raw Thrills and Playmechanix studios

* Design and engineering of retail displays, fixtures and in-store showcases * Responsible for prototyping and testing new products and display systems * Close interaction with all industrial designers, project leaders and account executives * Close interaction with plastics vendor and "go-to guy" on all plastic formed parts * Quickly learned nuances of this fast-paced results-driven industry and environment * Consistently juggled multiple projects in various stages of completion while remaining on schedule and within budget. Design Manager Global VR (video game manufacturer)

Responsible for managing all aspects of new product development including Overall Concept development * New product engineering including overall system layout component selection product testing and documentation Human factors layout materials selection and prototype building * Management of contract manufacturers during production start-up and all revisions to current product lines * Coordination of oversees tooling and product procurement * Work with senior management in developing product road maps, scheduling and resource allocation * Management of junior designers and support staff

(formerly Atari Games) Responsible for new product design from concept to production including: * Product design and concept development for video arcade games * Worked closely with marketing, engineering, manufacturing and project teams to define new products and directions * Presentation of new and innovative ideas to teams, marketing and management * Project management and resource allocation with a continual track record for completing projects on time and within budget * Prototype builds, materials, manufacturing processes and scheduling * Managed one mechanical engineer and contract resources * For the last year acted as the lead car designer for a new street racing video game and quickly learned Maya (modeling/animation program)

responsible for all phases of design from concept development high-volume production including product graphics and packaging. Staff designer responsible for serving a variety of clients for product design and exhibit design, created concept sketches, quick mock-ups, model drawings and appearance models. Conducted market research, material evaluation, and ergonomic studies.