Industrial Design Freelancer

Teal Designs LLC |March 2020 – Present  

• Collaborate directly with clients to define project goals, refine design direction, and guide products through development, from initial concept and CAD development to prototyping and final production
• Apply product development expertise to transform early-stage concepts into market-ready products for a diverse client base.
• Balance complex engineering constraints with refined aesthetics to create products that meet high standards of functionality, manufacturability, and visual appeal.
• Specialize in the design and development of injection-molded plastic products.
• Demonstrate versatility designing across a wide range of product categories.
  

Industrial Design Freelancer |Horizon Brands

Teal Designs LLC | March 2020 – 2023    

• Spearheaded the integration of new matting programs post-acquisition and lead the design and development for major clients such as AutoZone, Costco, and Walmart.·        
• Demonstrated ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet diverse customer needs while enhancing product offerings within the matting sector.
• Ensure products align with client specifications and industry standards throughout the development cycle.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on tight schedules while maintaining high standards of quality and design integrity.

Industrial Design Manager

Remington Industries | March 2014 – March 2020

• Led product design activities, setting annual departmental goals and overseeing new product development from concept to production.
• Maintained style guides and ensured design consistency across product categories including interior automotive accessories and automotive floor liners.
• Managed relationships with international manufacturers and licensors such as Michelin, BFGoodrich, and Rubbermaid.
• Conducted bi-weekly design meetings to coordinate project progress and foster creative brainstorming sessions.
• Supervised a team of designers, managed budgets, and developed policies to improve department efficiency.

Senior Industrial Designer

Remington Industries | March 2009 – March 2014

• Developed concept sketches, 3D CAD models, prototypes and patent drawings for new products, focusing on automotive accessories.
• Led the design efforts for a new collection of Rubbermaid® accessories, achieving the production of 50 unique items.
• Contributed to over 75 matting projects under major brands such as Michelin®, Stanley®, BFGoodrich, Auto Drive, ProElite and Roadwear ™.
• Created product renderings and planogram layouts for sales presentations and trade show exhibits, including SEMA.·        
• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling presentations that effectively showcase product categories.·        

Industrial Designer

Griffin Technology | May 2006 – March 2009

• Led design efforts for desktop accessory products, from concept to final production.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams of designers, engineers, and project managers to deliver award-winning products.
• Produced 2D sketches, 3D SolidWorks CAD, renderings, and functional prototypes for team review and presentations.
• Managed technical specifications and ensured alignment between design intent and final manufacturing outcomes.

Emerson Tool Co. | Auburn University

Industrial Design Student | Jan 2003 – May 2003        

• Developed and presented a range of design concepts, including sketches, renderings, packaging, and scaled models, to Emerson's head of marketing and design over a four-month period.·        
• Successfully designed a 2-gallon wet/dry vacuum that was selected for further development and commercial production, ultimately winning an award at the 2007 Houseware Show.