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Design and Product Development Intern
Roanoke, IN
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
• Designed five products for the Fall and Winter 2019 seasons, two of which have entered production for the Fall 2019 product line
• Created and updated technical packages for manufacturers • Utilized programs such as FLEX PLM and Telescope (Global Digital Asset Management)
• Collaborated with the design team in all aspects of the design process
• Conducted market research by analyzing competitors and participating in an inspiration trip with the design team to create the design for a Gift With Purchase item
• Presented all research and projects to the executive team, and corporate employees
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Student Designer - Sponsored Studio
Ames, IA
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 (4 months)
• Performed research by consumer surveys, background research of commercial landscape, and understanding who the clients are
• Prototyped as many outcomes as possible by physical mock-ups of design
• Created a product individually and within a group
• Constructed a final Tech Pack, with renderings, and manufacturing specifications at a level required for overseas manufacturing
• Presented four times throughout the design process to United Sports Brands, including a final presentation describing the entire design process
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Graphic Design Intern
Sterling, IL
May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)
• Organized information, current projects, and company archives
• Worked alongside the VP of Production and Design
• Developed multiple projects for the company; the projects were then published, manufactured and featured on the website