Experience

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  Lumidesign Inc

  • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

  • Junior Designer

    • Dec 2023 - Present
    • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

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  Garage Living

  • Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

  • Category Product Manager / Industrial Designer

    • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
    • Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

    - Conducted research to define product and market needs/wants as well as competitor analysis.- Prepared initial design concepts using both hand sketching and 3D Modeling (SolidWorks and Keyshot) with manufacturability and cost effectiveness in mind.-Presented design concepts to upper management (including primary shareholders).- Submitted approved design concepts for RFQ with manufacturing partners with the use of detailed technical drawings and other applicable 2D/3D CAD.- Worked closely with a wide variety of manufacturing partners to create prototypes and first off samples to evaluate product fit and function and provided detailed prototype reviews.-Worked with manufacturing partners as required for further quality of life and manufacturability improvements.-Worked with manufacturing partners to ensure appropriate product packaging was being utilized including appropriate shipping labels as per brand standards.-Performed Random QA inspections of finished production goods to ensure products meet quality standards required.- Created easy to understand installation guides for installer usage.- Coordinated Product Launch with Marketing , Creative, Finance and Operations departments.-Created New Product Launch Documents and released them to the Franchisee network.-Provided franchisee network of 40+ Franchisees with additional product support as required.- Worked closely with manufacturing partners for improvements of existing products.-Retained detailed product information packages for future consultation.-Worked with all levels of the company as required in order to improve various aspects of internal and external operations including implementation of Quality Assurance processes.-Participated in Franchisee Town Hall Presentations to introduce new and upcoming products.-Conducted internal Product Knowledge Training sessions.

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  Nienkamper

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Junior Designer

    • Oct 2016 - Jun 2020
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Creating AutoCad Technical drawings of standard and non-standard products for client approval.- Developing accurate production details of standard and non-standard products for use by the production department.- Developing solutions for hardware related issues in regards to custom products.- Creating Solidworks PhotoView 360 & Keyshot renderings for quotation purposes.- Sourcing hardware for future design projects.- Developing custom hardware when existing hardware does not meet requirements of the project.- Assisted in test fitting custom ordered furniture.- Assisting Design Manager and Senior Industrial Designers as needed.- Creating scale prototypes for internal ergonomic testing and photography purposes.- Solving technical problems that may arise during/after manufacturing of furniture to assure a high level of quality and client satisfaction is maintained

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  Develpro

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Industrial Design Intern

    • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Created accurate 3D Solidworks models to be used for manufacturing and marketing purposes.- Created clear and effective technical drawings that were used to manufacture products.- Created photorealistic Keyshot renderings for product marketing and sales purposes.- Assisted marketing with photo editing work using Photoshop to create more attractive marketing materials.- Assisted with trade show preparation, set-up and tear down.