Jeff Hontz

In this role, I am bringing a new bus seating product to market for a major OEM. I am navigating international supply chain challenges by brainstorming solutions using internal capabilities. I am harmonizing 60+ CAD configurations, working with the test labs, metal and cushion manufacturing, quality and assembly lines to prepare for a smooth product launch. Working with the OEM to gain feedback and approval on development milestones.

First internal industrial designer at HAECO, working with sales, product development and production support. Creative concepts and 3D design of aircraft seating, aircraft interior structures, airline branding, client sales displays, engineering support, upholstery and trade shot CMF. Accompanied sales with on-site visits and working the trade show.

Clients include: Airbus, Air Canada, Astronics, Boeing, Condor, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air and Spirit Airlines.

Year long R&D project to manage a trade show seating project from business case to final fully functional prototype. Managed and collaborated with external industrial designers, engineering firms, lighting and electric actuation companies. Good Design (USA) Award winner

Responsible for leading seating design projects with airline clients and platform seating products. Notable projects include; Air Canada 787 Super Diamond business class seat (Good Design Award USA), Japan Airlines Icon premium economy seat (Good Design Japan), Solar Eclipse (Crystal Cabin Award), United 777 Business Class (IDSA Finalist) and Air Canada 737 MAX Premium Class.

As an entry designer, my notable projects were Sukhoi Superjet Lav concepts, Spectrum marketing proposals and Eos Airlines business class seat (Red Dot Award and Core77 Award)

While working as an intern, my most significant projects were creating a full scale clay ATV with a small team, motorcycle accessory sketches, UI graphics and collaborating with an engineering firm on a light pod for a production Sportsman ATV.