Jeff Forsythe

Jeff Forsythe Designs

Grafton, OH, USA

Work Experience

Stanley Black & Decker

Senior Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer who has responsibilities in a cross functional nature, with direct ownership for Retail and Commercial Metal Storage across multiple brands including Craftsman, Dewalt, Mac Tools, Proto, Facom, Lista, & Vidmar.
April 2018 - Present Westerville, Ohio, United States

Jeff Forsythe Designs

Independent Creative Designer

Created a multitude of products based on the clients scope and expectation. Past clients include Taphandles Inc., Advanced RV LLC. Martha Stewart Omnimedia Inc, Darice Inc, OurPets Inc. & Cleveland Cyclewerks LLC.
August 2016 - Present Grafton, Ohio, United States

Advanced RV LLC.

Designer / Project Manager

Advanced RV is a custom class B RV manufacturer . I Started working there months after the company formed until the 4th model year of production. My main responsibilities were sourcing, or designing features into the vehicle with design intent to co-exist with all the other assembly component's. I was also responsible for just in time order procurement, BOM creation and management, and New product development for innovation.
July 2012 - August 2016 Willoughby, Ohio, United States

Flambeau Inc.

New Product Development Internship

Create Industrial Design solutions within the New Product Development team. Worked independently on projects and would report directly to sales and engineering.
May 2011 - June 2012 Ohio, United States

Education

The Cleveland Institute Of Art

Bachelors Degree In Fine Arts

Majored in Industrial Design, Minored In Sculpture
August 2008 - June 2012 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Ohio Technical College

Associates Degree in Applied Sciences

Majored in Automotive and Diesel Technology
September 2000 - March 2002 Cleveland, Ohio, United States