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FREELANCE INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Various
Orem, UT
Dec 2011 - Present (12 years 11 months)
Worked as an Freelance Industrial designer for companies such as WizPd, Kitchenology, Proto.toys, Dark Energy, CSS Industries Inc.
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
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Industrial Designer
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020 (8 months)
Designed DIY products for the Heidi Swapp and American Crafts brands that helped others expand their own creativity
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
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Provo, UT
Apr 2013 - Jul 2019 (6 years 3 months)
Developed over 2000 gift card packaging designs
Contributed to a 110% growth of the Seastone brand over 7 years
Research design trends to incorporate in future concepts
Make prototypes for sales presentations and validation of concepts
Travel overseas to work with factories for concept education, quality control and production
Collaborate with major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowes, Bass Pro Shops, Delta Airlines and many others
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DESIGN LEAD/CO FOUNDER
Provo, UT
Oct 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Designed an automated toilet freshener used to neutralize the smell that often accompanies a trip to the bathroom
Worked alongside 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
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN
Miche Bag
South Jordan, UT
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 (1 month)
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
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN
Las Vegas, NV
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)
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