EXPERIENCE
Industrial Designer, Mechanized Concepts, August 2020-Present
Develop branding design for new product lines including logos, websites and graphic placement on products
Prepare dynamic photorealistic renderings using Keyshot and Adobe Dimension for presentations and product launches
Fabricate prototypes and final products using 3D printing, CNC machining, molding and various finishing techniques
Design and develop new equipment and product lines for in house fabrication
Industrial Designer, American Crafts, July 2019-March 2020
Designed DIY products for the Heidi Swapp and American Crafts brands that helped others expand their own creativity
Worked together with the owner, licensor, GMM’s & buyers at big box craft retailers such as Michael’s, Joann & Hobby Lobby to develop multiple products for the craft and specialty markets
Utilized 3D printed prototypes for product testing and development
Reviewed samples from vendors for validation of concepts and approval for production
Collaborated with designers of other disciplines for unique perspectives of concept development
Created 3D models for prototyping and production using Solidworks
Met with potential domestic venders to learn of their capabilities and how to work together in the future
Industrial Designer, CSS Industries Inc./Seastone Brand, March 2012-July 2019
Developed over 2000 gift card packaging designs
Contributed to a 110% growth of the Seastone brand over 7 years
Researched design trends to incorporate in future concepts
Created prototypes for sales presentations and validation of concepts
Traveled overseas to work with factories for concept education, quality control and production
Collaborated with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowes, Bass Pro Shops, Delta and many others
Design Lead/Cofounder, LooLoo, October 2016-September 2018
Designed an automated toilet freshener used to neutralize the smell that often accompanies a trip to the bathroom
Worked along side engineers to develop and improve functionality
Created presentations for potential investors
Helped to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign that was fully funded in less than a day and exceeded its goal by over 500%
Collaborated closely with manufacturers to ensure a quality final product
Freelance Industrial Designer, WizPD, Kitchenology, Proto.toys, Dark Energy, CSS Industries Inc., Ongoing
Conceptualized many product ideas from portable battery packs to games for kids to kitchen tools
Illustrated concepts using hand sketches and Adobe Illustrator
Created 3D renderings in Fusion 360 to present product ideas
Prepared 3D CAD files and technical drawings used for samples and production
Industrial Design Intern, Miche Bag, September-December 2011
Researched fashion trends for inspiration of new designs
Presented new bag concepts using hand sketching and marker rendering techniques as well as Adobe Illustrator
Collaborated with design team to refine concepts
Prepared technical drawings for manufacturing of bag samples
Industrial Design Intern, Aristocrat Inc., June-August 2011
Illustrated initial concepts of new Slant Top slot machine
Worked with the engineering and marketing team to further concept development
Reviewed weekly progress with the Director of Engineering
Modeled and rendered slot machine designs using Solidworks
Skills
Product Design
Hand Sketching
Digital Rendering
3D Modeling
CAM Programing
CNC Machining
Prototyping
Project Management
Problem Solving
Collaboration
TOOLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dimension
HSM Works
Sketchbook
Solidworks
SLA & FDM 3D Printing
Fusion 360
Keyshot
Microsoft Office
Blender
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art
Industrial Design
School of Technology
Brigham Young University
Awards
Multiple American Package Design Awards
GDUSA
Excellence Packaging Design
Multiple Hawk Awards
Blackhawk Network
Most Innovative Pre-Paid Product Award
Product Innovation Award