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Product Designer & Product Development Manager
Andrea Montes
Los Angeles, CA
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About
I thrive in multidisciplinary settings and strive to be part of dynamic and creative groups that not only focus on the beauty of things, but are dedicated to making things better. With over 12 years experience in multiple industries, I manage projects from concept through production. Proficient at concept sketching and all the usual ID programs, I have working knowledge of most materials and manufacturing processes with extensive experience in part design for injection molding. As a team player I thrive on creative problem solving and keep current on industry trends.
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Education
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BA Industrial DesignAcademy of Art University1998 - 2002
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- CommunicationsEmerson College1996 - 1998
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Experience
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Product Designer / Product Development ManagerSelf EmployedLos Angeles, CAAug 2017 - Present (8 years 10 months)
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Design ManagerMunchkin Inc.May 2011 - Feb 2015 (3 years 9 months)Responsible for taking products from concept through production under aggressive timelines. Management of internal design team and outside resources for successful integration of all design and marketing requirements. Worked closely with compliance department with in-depth analysis of latest safety standards; evaluating test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional, performance and safety specifications.
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Product Development ManagerWestlake Village, CAJun 2010 - May 2011 (11 months)Design & project management through a full development cycle; from initial concepting through production. Primary liaison with Jim Henson and National Geographic, managing all phases of licencing requirements and approvals.
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Senior Product DesignerWestlake Village, CAMar 2007 - Aug 2010 (3 years 5 months)Conceptualization and Design of science and educational toys.
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Independent DesignerFreelanceLos Angeles, CAMar 2006 - Mar 2007 (1 year)Freelance Designer conceptualizing for clients in multiple industries. These include housewares, toys, consumer electronics, furniture & interiors.
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Designer / Project ManagerOrange 22 ModernMar 2006 - Sep 2006 (6 months)Design consultancy specializing in furniture and interiors. Responsible for Design and management of all phases of build-out for Byuti Salon in Santa Monica, CA. Worked closely with customer, architect and city planning to encompass all design specifications and meet all code/permitting requirements.
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Misaine Inc.Product DesignerGardena, CAFeb 2005 - Mar 2006 (1 year 1 month)Responsible for the design of housewares in various materials with special emphasis on ceramic. Clients included Crate & Barrel and Starbucks.
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Product DesignerPleasanton, CASep 2003 - Mar 2005 (1 year 6 months)Toy Invention and design. Conceptualizing product ideas and technologies for licencing to toy industry's main players. Fisher Price, Summit Toys and Leap Frog to name a few.
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On Coroflot@montes, member since 2004
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