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Justin Merrill is a skilled designer and engineer with expertise in graphic design, illustration, and industrial design. He has experience working with various software tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Sketching. Merrill has worked in various roles, including Operations Team Member, Owner, Designer and CNC Machine Artist, and Computer Assistant.

Experience

  • UBCO - Electric Adventure Vehicles
    • Eugene, Oregon, United States
    • Operations Team Member
      • Nov 2021 - Present
      • Eugene, Oregon, United States

  • Emerald Valley Goods
    • Eugene, Oregon Area
    • Owner
      • Jan 2018 - Oct 2021
      • Eugene, Oregon Area

      I offer custom 2D & 3D CNC routing and make beautiful wood signs to promote people's events and businesses.

  • Carveture
    • Eugene, Oregon Area
    • Designer and CNC Machine Artist
      • Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
      • Eugene, Oregon Area

      Design and production of custom 3D CNC milled architectural panels, furniture, and wood signage.

  • Spirit Leatherworks
    • Eugene, Oregon Area
    • Graphic Designer
      • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
      • Eugene, Oregon Area

      Photography, photo editing, catalog design, advertising collateral, web banners, and tote bag design.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • CNC Technician
      • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

      • Assisted students in the fabrication of prototypes using a CNC router. • Advised students on how to prepare Rhino and Solidworks CAD models for CNC production• Used RhinoCAM software to create machine operations and diagnosed and fixed any errors• Monitored the machine and made adjustments as necessary to ensure efficiency and safety• Trained technicians in all aspects of the job as well as interested students

    • Computer Assistant
      • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

      • Provided computer support assistance at a student computer lab with 200+ PC and iMac stations• Offered application support with an emphasis on Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat• Trained new employees in all aspects of the job and provided informal software training to students

    • Student
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

      I studied Product Design. We learned and practiced repeatedly a design process involving market research, creative problem solving, idea creation and development, drawing, prototyping, user testing, 3D modeling and rendering, fabrication, and the design of communication materials such as posters, books, and slideshows.

  • Babu Shoes
    • Eugene, OR
    • Design and Production Intern
      • Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
      • Eugene, OR

      • Handcrafted leather and felt shoes in their entirety; including outsoles, insoles, and uppers• Researched and tested materials such as felt, leather, various Vibrams, polyester felts, and various polyethylenes such as UHMW• Designed and developed a minimalist sandal constructed of a single piece of Vibram Super Newflex

  • Studio Gorm
    • Eugene, OR
    • Design Studio Intern
      • Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
      • Eugene, OR

      • Used routers, chop saws, table saws, planers, and jointers to produce parts for a unique table• Created an informational video with iMovie for a bicycle food cart

    • Student
      • Sep 1995 - Apr 2000
      • Ann Arbor, MI

      I studied graphic design and photography with an emphasis on typography and layout.

Education

  • 2010 - 2013
    University of Oregon
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Product Design
  • 1995 - 2000
    University of Michigan
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
  • 1995 - 2000
    University of Michigan
    Bachelor Fine Arts, Graphic Design

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