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Footwear Designer and 3D Consultant
New York, NY
May 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)
-Advanced concept creation for performance and lifestyle product platforms
-Conceptual ideation using 3D prototyping and 2D/3D digital rendering work-flows
-Unique ability to transform abstract ideas into functional product solutions
-Digital file preparation and transfer for prototyping, or manufacturer hand-off
-Creative direction, project management and budget setting experience
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Director of Digital Design (3D)
Greenland, NH
Feb 2015 - Apr 2018 (3 years 2 months)
-Manage 3D digital modeling team and in house Shima Seiki knit prototyping
-Identify and purchase new digital/analog technologies for the innovation lab
-Establish digital pipeline with internal development team and overseas factory partners
-Design and develop new product platforms for the innovation and in-line design teams
-Provide technical support for design and development teams during tech pack hand-off
-Recruit and hire new innovation candidates, four of seven recruited and hired
-Service and maintain digital/analog innovation lab tools/machinery