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Melissa De La Vega is a seasoned industrial designer with extensive experience in product development, concept design, and design strategy. She has led projects for various companies, including Snap Global Solutions, Jazwares, and Kids II, and has worked with multiple clients nationally and internationally. Melissa holds a Master of Arts degree in Industrial Design from Savannah College of Art and Design and has completed summer studies at Domus Academy.

Experience

    • United States
    • Design
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Product Development Manager
      • Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

    • Part-time Project Manager
      • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

    • Senior Project Manager
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

      • Manage overall execution and timeline of product development for numerous projects for one of the company’s largest brand and smaller brands.• Maintain and update project documentation and regularly communicate to the team of any changes or updates.• Liaise cross functionally to ensure product ...

  • Snap Global Solutions
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    • Product Development Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Aug 2017
      • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

      • Manage communication process for development of licensed soft lines and toys by working with our Asia R&D offices.• Manage communication with multiple clients nationally and internationally.• Offer innovative product design solutions to meet and exceed client’s needs.• Create detailed techn...

    • Creative Design Manager
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

      • Lead the efforts of industrial and graphic designers in multiple projects such as collateral material, production files, e-commerce product listing preparation, industrial design development for both corrugate and hard good products, and client presentations.• Draft sketches and illustrations...

    • Industrial Designer/ Engineered Soft Goods & Gear
      • Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

      • Led industrial design of soft goods and travel systems including conceptualization, prototypes, technical spec packages, material selection, and working closely with manufacturers. • Designed juvenile products keeping safety standards in mind and working along with the product integrity and p...

    • Industrial Designer/ Founder
      • Jun 2010 - Feb 2012

      • Designed and manufactured the Pweebo Pillow. In charge of its design, manufacturing, material sourcing, accounting, marketing, patenting, and sales.• Took the Pweebo Pillow from ideation and conceptualization, to mocking it up and maximizing ease of production keeping aesthetics and function in...

    • Special Projects Manager
      • Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

      • Managed new vendor acquisition, improved production processes, optimized use of machinery.

    • Designer
      • May 2010 - Jun 2011

      • Product, graphic, and architecture design projects.

    • Product Design Academic Coordinator
      • Sep 2009 - May 2010

      • Developed the curriculum for the Product Design program.

    • Professor
      • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

      • Taught the Design Psychology course.

    • Product Designer
      • Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

      • Worked on juvenile product development under the Fisher Price brand and Safefit brand from the conceptualization of the product to its production.• Worked with 3D programs such as Alias and Solid Works to create models for prototyping and testing.• Innovated on existing products with marketable...

    • Technical Advisor
      • Jul 2004 - May 2005

      • Launched and managed the new PVC window line for the company.

    • Architect Intern
      • 2003 - 2003

      • Developed all the floor plans for several residential projects.

Education

  • 2005 - 2007
    Savannah College of Art and Design
  • 2005 - 2005
    Domus Academy
  • 2000 - 2004
    Centro de Diseño, Arquitectura y Construcción
  • 2003 - 2003
    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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