James Slack, IDSA

Freelance Industrial Designer

Washington, DC, USA
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 2008 - May 2013 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Languages

English (Native),
German (Beginner),

Awards

Georgia Tech IDSA

Finalist for Student Merit Award

2013

Boy Scouts Of America

Eagle Scout

2008

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