Lead product development from proof of concept – developed products through ideation, engineering, color/material/finish selection, tooling, testing, certifications, production ramp up and post-launch management.

Project Management for breadth of products.

Research current and emerging trends to identify opportunities for expanding lineup of product and brand expansion.

Manage and coordinate prototypes and samples.

Develop new products as well as manage existing product lines, including increasing profitability and managing phasing out of products.

Established design strategy for comfort, manufacturability, and usability.

Manage partnerships with OEM / ODM vendors, including negotiating business terms to maximize profitability, executing agreements, and ensuring vendor practices and manufacturing capabilities meet product quality and safety standards.

Consistently monitor and report on competitors, innovation and technology trends.

Generate concept sketches, digital 3D models, 3D prints, mock up samples, Keyshot renderings.

Regularly travel abroad to manage development and accelerate production.

Developed new product concept within the Advanced Concepts team
Sketched concepts by hand and digitally.
Used 3D software to build and render concepts
Built breadboard models to quickly ideate concepts
3D printed advanced concepts for product development, user testing and presentations
Adapted quickly to project trajectory changes to meet business/brand needs
Established color palette for new product line
Collaborated with team members to develop new innovative brands/products
Hands-on user testing and research experience
Participated in brainstorm sessions for top Mattel brands
Maintained knowledge of material and production cost for budget feasibility
Strategized with marketing, directors, engineers, packaging and designers

Designer of consumer electronics, accessories and packaging (concept to store shelf)
Balanced multiple projects, on schedule, in a fast-paced and growing company
Maintained communication among CEO, partners, managers, engineers, and factories
Sketched concepts by hand and digitally
Used 3D software to build and render concepts
Built breadboard models to quickly ideate concepts (foam, cardboard, etc)
Wrote user guides, designed diagrams, established features
Managed e-commerce websites (Magento), graphics, features copy, assets
Developed concepts for pitch decks and for national retailers
Performed competitive analysis

Designed, modeled and rendered prototypes for production
Generated graphics for trade show exhibitions (ICFF 2010 and Dwell 2010)
Assisted in planning exhibition spaces
Managed public relations, copywriting and editing

Conducted user-centered research
Established personas
Produced presentations for product related to the iPhone 1st gen launch