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Category Design Lead
Hoffman Estates, IL
May 2017 - Present (7 years 6 months)
- Lead design on both Major and Minor appliance categories
- Key project team member in developing a new brand strategy and visual identity for
Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, and Kenmore PRO brands
- Manage product development time lines that align with Product Management, Engineering,
Design, Marketing, and Buying teams
- Manage domestic and overseas vendor relationships across all product lines
- Mentor and develop new design hires
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Senior Industrial Designer
Hoffman Estates, IL
Jul 2016 - May 2017 (10 months)
- Lead design on Kenmore Small Kitchen Appliances, Grills, and Cookware products
- Lead primary research activities to generate new global product concepts
- Manage product development time lines and tollgates alongside Product Management
and Engineering teams
- Direct overseas vendors ensuring execution of design intent and product quality
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Staff Industrial Designer
Hoffman Estates, IL
Aug 2013 - Jul 2016 (2 years 11 months)
- Manage design on Kenmore Small Kitchen Appliances, Grills, and Cookware products
- Support in the design and development of Floor-care, Home Environment, and Connected product lines
- Accountable for maintaining and enforcing Kenmore brand and quality standards across product lines
- Support overseas vendors to ensure product execution
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Product Designer
Elk Grove Village, IL
Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years)
- Designed new products within manufacturing and cost constraints
- Coordinated the prototyping process with both local and overseas manufacturers
- Oversaw the development of two industrial design interns
- Lead design on the Coca-Cola and MillerCoors licensing program
- Prepared and organized the New Product presentations for the Sales team’s strategic
meetings with current and prospective clients