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Furniture Designer
Chicago, IL
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Interior Define is a custom furniture brand with in-house designers that bring to life made-to-order sofas with comfort, quality, and design at the forefront.
+ Design upholstered furniture from concept to launch utilizing skills in sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, manufacturing, and value engineering
+ Closely leads multiple projects with cross-functional teams in sourcing, supply chain, and merchandising to create brand-relevant designs that achieve business goals , drive revenue, and push innovation
+ Confidently presents new to world ideas with refined & comprehensive presentations, effective communication, and a clear understanding of the consumer & brand as well as upholstery and construction
+ Listens to feedback and is able to pivot designs in a fast-paced environment in order to create the best product for the consumer - always eager to improve
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Industrial Designer
Chicago, IL
Oct 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 10 months)
PPI Beauty is a privately held company with leading brands in the beauty & wellness industries.
+ Managed product innovation, design & development, and pricing of accessories under Freeman® and Ecotools® brands in mass and specialty retail based on user insights and trend analysis
+ Led new product development process inclusive of identifying white space opportunities, pricing, CMF, and overall design while keeping brand guidelines and regulatory requirements at the forefront
+ Directly managed Asia-based PD team and communicated with overseas vendors to progress development from concept to manufacture by refining samples based on cost, ergonomics, aesthetic, and speed to market, while maintaining project scope and design intent
+ Directly aided Senior Manager in developing a 3-5 year NPD pipeline for Freeman Beauty® and Ecotools®; driving formula and accessory innovation through sensorial experiences through materials, color, and packaging
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Industrial + Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 3 months)
GLT owns a power tool brand, WEN Products, offering OPP power tools.
+ Managed product development with overseas vendors with a strong focus on regulatory requirements and cost
+ Established brand identity, designed all digital and print graphics including product packaging and marketing content
+ Product development involving market research, prototyping, sketching, and meeting competitive price points