Ronald Aniceto

Working as Product Design Director for the Copper Fit brand. Copper Fit specializes in therapeutic products (compression sleeves, compression socks, neck pillows, insoles, etc...) providing relief and assist mobility to everyday
functions.
-Create and design ideas of compression relief products.
-Research different materials and forms to compensate targeted problem.
-Provide technical specifications of product and development.
-Working directly with factories and advising specific design directions on product sampling.
-Assist with other Graphic Design related projects (sales sheet, packaging, care labels, etc...)

Major player in outdoors/ hobby game industry. Started as freelance Product Designer in a fast-growing outdoor hobby industry. Immediately learn and establish the product design development process and worked directly with manufacturers on finalizing approved products out to retail.
- Developed and designed a unique radio controlled vehicle, combined with spring-powered BB launching turret. This product got stellar reviews, which also brought brand recognition to the airsoft industry.
- Started developing and design in the airsoft/ airgun line that further up company's growth.
- Created packaging design layout and manual for both remote control and airsoft/ airgun line.

Innovative Home Décor and Toy Distributor. Worked mainly on home décor, which led in assisting the toy design department. Licensed-driven with a combined product innovation.
- Designed concept ideas of innovative core and licensed home décor products.
- Prepared detailed schematic line drawings of approved items for manufacturers to translate as prototypes.
- Created dielines and graphic design layout for packaging of the approved products.

A well-known arts & crafts company where I have the opportunity to innovate on various craft tool products. Attended multiple trade shows and exhibit (domestic and international) for product trend research. Visited and worked with manufacturers to discuss current and potential craft tool products.
- Creatively designed cutting tools (knife, oval cutter), stapler with shape-designed staples and craft punchers - most items have been approved and out in stores.
- Have most of the above mentioned designed tools file for patent.

Consumer gifts and novelty brand products - well Known for "Trolls" and other plush line. Communicate with manufacturers regarding product development. Contribute creative design capabilities through leadership in a team environment to promote growth for the company. Attended exhibits for product trend research.
- Prepared concept boards of various style and color trends for specific project line.
- Draw concept sketches and develop approved artworks of different novelty gift products.

Licensed Watch/ Graphic Design industry. Company is licensed to develop various surf/ sports watch line for Quicksiiver/ Roxy.
- Came up with a unique "cool" concept for a surf sports watch with a touch of fashion trend.
- Prepared technical line drawing of different watch parts and assemblies to send over manufacturers for prototype.
- Prepared catalogs and brochures for sales.

Licensed Watch/ Graphic Design industry. Company is licensed to develop various fashion watch line for Banana Republic, Gap & Structure.
- Created two-dimensional line drawings from the selected concept designs.
- Execute three-dimensional computer aided design drawing and output through a prototyping machine.

Started as the initial Designer in the licensed "sports" lighting department (desk lamps, table lamps, night lights. .), and evolved to high-end lighting décor fixtures (chandeliers, vanities, sconces. .)
- Designed and develop conceptuals of various lighting products and fixtures.
- Prepared mock-ups (renderings and models) of selected lighting products.
- Prepared catalog and brochure layouts.
- Created packaging dielines and graphic design layout.

Multi-national Watch Manufacturing Company This is my first design job from college. Company is well-known for their TIMEX watches.
- Designed and develop new or facelift watch design concept based on given design briefs.
- Prepared sketch and rendering of watch designs.
- Recommend design solutions to the assigned projects.
- Prepare control drawings and aesthetic specs on approved concepts.