• Oversee all product design activities and output, including creation of annual department goals
• Manage development of new products and categories from concept through production
• Maintain communication with international manufacturers throughout the design process
• Create and maintain design style guides for all product categories, including interior accessories, matting, floor liners and sun protection
• Coordinate bi-weekly, company-wide design meetings to review and brainstorm new and existing projects

Griffin Technology

Jr. Industrial Designer 2006-2009

Auburn University

Bachelor's Industrial Design

Sr. Industrial Designer 2009-2014

• Created concept sketches, 3D CAD models, patent drawings and prototype samples for new products
• Directed design for a new line of Rubbermaid® accessories, resulting in production of 50 parts
• Developed design style guide for Rubbermaid® corporate based on Remington’s line of accessories
• Assisted in development and launch of more than 75 matting projects under five brands, including Michelin® Rubbermaid®, Motomaster™, Stanley®, and Roadwear™
• Created product and planogram renderings as needed for sales meetings and presentations
• Designed layouts and fixtures for major trade show exhibits, including SEMA

• Created winning design of a 2-gallon wet/dry vacuum for an industrial design sponsored studio by Emerson Tool Co. The winning design was chosen to further develop, and sold in stores.
• Created and presented sketches, renderings, packaging, and scaled models to Emerson’s head of marketing and design over 4 months

• Directed the conception, design and development of all desktop accessory products as lead designer in the desktop category
• Facilitated team discussions and brainstorms throughout the design process
• Worked closely with designers, engineers, project managers, and sales to develop award-winning products
• Presented evolving concepts as 2D sketches, 3D SolidWorks renderings, and 3D working models
• Created and disseminated art work, 3D files, and tech packages (colors, textures, dimensions, and descriptions) to international manufactures
• Ensured integrity of final products with original designs through manufacturer project management

Industrial Design Manager 2014-2020

• Help the with the development of a new product line for automotive matting.
• Worked with outside client to create initial CAD files, drawings, and specs for new business
• Worked with Hotel developers on exterior hotel renovation renderings.

Remington Industries

Industrial Design Contractor 2021-Current

• Lead and manage designers, assigning tasks and overseeing budgets.
• Create and update department policies, procedures, standards, and goals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, and packaging to ensure product consistency.
• Work with sales and marketing to create presentations that best represent product categories.
• Work with licencors (Michelin, BFGoodrich, Rubbermaid) to ensure all products follow design guidelines from conception through final product approvals.  

Teal Designs LLC

Industrial Design Contractor 2020-2021

• Helped launch the development of a new matting product line for the Michelin® and BFGoodrich® brands.