Ambreese Hill

• Collaborate in the conceptualization, design, and production of future-focused, high impact
visual assets in support of IC research and learning objectives. Produce high quality 3D models and animations and collaborate with Interactive Commons team members (software developers, artists, instructional designers, project managers) to incorporate models into technical frameworks compatible with real time rendering and holographic displays for Microsoft HoloLens.

• Provide innovative design solutions for new and existing products.
• Work closely with project leads, engineers, and designers from initial concept to execution and refinement.
• Utilize CAD, rapid prototyping, and model making skills to bring concepts to life.
• Utilize premium CMFs to enhance the product, based on current and emerging technologies.
• Consistently ideate and pitch new ways of creating impactful work.

• Responsible for overseeing all product development; key role in the conception of new designs.
• Interact with staff and design team members to quickly and accurately create 3D models, manufacturing drawings and assembly drawings / instructions.
• Work closely with outside fabrication services and assembly staff, if necessary, to ensure prototype designs are accurate and easily fabricated/assembled for mass production.
• Work alone or as part of a team to ensure successful and on-time production of completed designs.

• Provide definition of responsible module deliverables that meet customer, partner and program needs.
• Create definition of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 3D reusable models in a linked model environment, tolerance stack-ups, change is design co-authoring and various other electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality and inspection within expected cost, quality and schedule.
• Concurrently manage multiple projects to ensure program cost, quality and schedule requirements are met.
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• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of industrial designers supporting the Shark|Ninja brands.
• Assist in the research and identification of customer insight and lead the development of new innovative solutions.
• Design products that visually and functionally advance the brand.
• Challenge assumptions and think innovatively to solve complex problems creatively.
• Communicate and work seamlessly with our Engineering, Research & Development, Marketing, and Category Management teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production, to specification, cost, time and quality.
• Keep Shark|Ninja on the leading edge of product design and technology.

• Lead key programs from concept to production while maintaining timelines and project schedules, including the work of Junior Industrial Designers.
• Create, develop, and communicate dynamic and innovative product concepts, and oversees product portfolios from concept to production.
• Generate concepts while considering engineering, marketing, production, and sales criteria.
• Use CAD surface modeling, sketching, and form development to prepare concept renderings and support materials for use in marketing and sales presentations.

• Provide leadership and support in the areas of product conceptualization, innovation, industrial design, mechanical design, product verification, packaging design, project management and problem solving.
• Create and develop concepts, designs, and specifications that optimize the functions, value, and appearance of the products by using form/aesthetics, human factors, communication graphics, and colors & textures.
• Generate concepts while considering engineering, marketing, production, and sales criteria.
• Direct the work of Industrial Design and Mechanical Design consulting firms as requested on a project basis.m solving. In addition, leadership in development of product standards and marketing support.

• Create and develop concepts, designs, and specifications that optimize the functions, value, and appearance of the products by using form/aesthetics, human factors, communication graphics, and colors & textures.
• Responsible as a Core Team member to provide Industrial Design leadership on all assigned product development projects, in collaboration with cross-functional team members and company product strategy.
• Determine appropriate materials, construction mechanisms, manufacturing processes, shapes, colors, and surface finish for new and existing products.
• Direct the work of Industrial Design and Model Making consulting firms as requested on a project basis.

BUSINESS INNOVATION GROUP
• Promoted to first design position in this Advance Product Development division, charged with expediting and delivering critical ideas for introductions outside of traditional Hunter Fan Company categories.
• Work cooperatively with the Division President, Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Consultancy Firms to ideate, specify, and qualify potential concepts.
• Develop a wide range of concepts and specifications through collection & analysis data research, ideation sketches, computer renderings, CAD drawings, and 3D computer models.
• Collaborate with HBIG team to solve design & engineering challenges while applying innovative processes and technologies to create patented, well-engineered products. Then communicate designs with clear and concise recommendations/specifications to Asian and U.S. vendors.

LIGHTING GROUP
• Worked in conjunction with a Product Manager, Category Director, and Division President to research, create, design, and introduce 150+ home décor products annually in a "fast-pace" team oriented environment.
• Communicated designs with clear and concise recommendations/specifications through sketches, renderings, 2D & 3D CAD, and daily communication with Asian and U.S. vendors.
• Presented renderings and finished designs at sales meetings, trade shows, and to key customers to generate revenues and obtain inputs for product expansion and extension.
• Recommended and designed structural packaging, merchandising, and display mediums to secure product placement at retail and stimulate consumer purchase.
• Travel to Asia semi-annually to work with Manufacturers; in Lighting & Furniture markets to assist in product sales and stay up-to-date on historical styles, market trends and processes.