James Slack, IDSA
Freelance Industrial Designer
Washington, DC, USA
912 655 6462
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Talented and driven industrial designer with a strong work ethic and great collaboration skills.
Work Experience
Lehman Smith McLeish
Environmental Designer
Developed interiors that support the goals and image of law firms and high-end businesses.
Coordinated with furniture manufacturers to develop custom furniture and finishes.
Managed multi-million dollar furniture contracts, including selection, purchasing, and installation.
Handled quality control and final review of both architectural and furniture elements.
Coordinated with furniture manufacturers to develop custom furniture and finishes.
Managed multi-million dollar furniture contracts, including selection, purchasing, and installation.
Handled quality control and final review of both architectural and furniture elements.
February 2014
- January 2015
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
City Publications
Contract Graphic Designer
August 2013
- November 2013
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
James Slack Design
Freelance Designer
Provided industrial and graphic design services to the beverage, consumer electronics, and marketing industries.
Developed packaging and graphics for product line expansions at local small businesses.
Designed interesting forms for consumer products utilizing unique manufacturing techniques.
Developed packaging and graphics for product line expansions at local small businesses.
Designed interesting forms for consumer products utilizing unique manufacturing techniques.
June 2011
- Present
Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States
Slingshot Product Development Group
Junior Industrial Designer
Revitalized existing client relationships and developed new ones through design.
Handled major brands including Kimberly-Clark, Elmer’s, and Arm & Hammer.
Created and delivered engaging presentations to client teams and department heads.
Developed innovative solutions in the consumer goods, industrial equipment, and safety gear industries.
Provided principal design direction on four multidisciplinary projects.
Handled major brands including Kimberly-Clark, Elmer’s, and Arm & Hammer.
Created and delivered engaging presentations to client teams and department heads.
Developed innovative solutions in the consumer goods, industrial equipment, and safety gear industries.
Provided principal design direction on four multidisciplinary projects.
July 2011
- August 2012
Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Education
Georgia Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Science with High Honors in Industrial Design
Cooperative Work Plan participant
Recipient of HOPE scholarship
Awarded faculty honors (Dean's List) 7 consecutive semesters.
Recipient of HOPE scholarship
Awarded faculty honors (Dean's List) 7 consecutive semesters.
August 2008
- May 2013
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Languages
English (Native),
German (Beginner),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Bentley Microstation,
Client Interaction,
Fabrication,
Interdisciplinary Design,
Public Speaking,
Rapid Prototyping,
Rendering,
Rhino,
Sketching,
Solidworks,
V-Ray,
Involvement
Outreach|Enlight, IDSA Atlanta Mentor Program, 2012-2013
Mentored high school students on design.
Helped students design and produce lights and bluetooth speakers.
Industrial Designer’s Society of America, Member
February 2011 - Present
Mentored high school students on design.
Helped students design and produce lights and bluetooth speakers.
Industrial Designer’s Society of America, Member
February 2011 - Present