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Product Designer
Jeff Boster
Irvine, CA
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About
Product Designer specializing in Footwear, Technical Soft Goods, and Apparel. I also have an extensive background in illustration, graphic design, and print making. The majority of my career has been designing for the action sports industry where originality, functionality, and affordability all factor-in. I am always open to networking and seeking out new creative opportunities. I can be contacted through Coroflot and LinkedIn.
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Education
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Bachelors of Fine Arts Entertainment ArtsCalifornia State University, Fullerton1998 - 2002Concentrating in graphic design and illustration, I was a member of the Honor's Society for the Arts and regularly participated in student workshops and explored cultural events to broaden my creative landscape.
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Experience
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Freelance Designer/ConsultingPersonalJan 2004 - Present (20 years 10 months)On-going freelance design and consulting work for a wide variety of brands. I have worked on projects ranging from full-time consulting and complete product line re-working for Roxy, to graphic/accessory design for brands ranging from Electric Eyewear to Fender Guitars.
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Senior DesignerCarlsbad, CAJul 2014 - Feb 2017 (2 years 7 months)Managed all aspects of design for the Men's and Boy's Footwear product categories. I was hired to come in and bring new, more youthful-looks and aesthetics as well as new innovations to an aging category.
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Senior DesignerCosta Mesa, CAOct 2008 - Jul 2014 (5 years 9 months)Managed all aspects of design and development for Men's Footwear in addition to additional design/development projects within the Backpack & Luggage lines. I was also an artist contributing prints and illustrations that have been utilized throughout the company.
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DesignerIrvine, CAApr 2005 - Jul 2008 (3 years 3 months)Co-Designed the Men's Boardshort, Footwear, and Backpack & Luggage categories in addition to Accessories. Originally hired on as an Associate Designer, collaborating with the Design team on multiple projects and concepts.
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Awards
-Multiple SIMA "Product of the Year" nominations for footwear and boardshorts.
-Patent for proprietary insole/topsole design for Volcom Footwear. US patent #4429763 Issued Nov 5, 2013 -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@jboster, member since 2013
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