Product Designer Resume Samples

Senior Product Designer

Applied research-based principles to drive the design of products that fully support end-user needs while also achieving the business vision. Led user research and interface design processes creating personas, visualizations, story boards, task flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and prototypes. Continuously measured and optimized the user experience through a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Injected Lean UX paradigms into Agile development processes significantly improving the scrum team's velocity and overall collaboration while placing the user at the core of the lifecycle.
• Pioneered the use of remote user testing tools to gather feedback early and often while also increasing velocity and reducing associated research costs.
• Created the first Product Advisory Board / Customer Panel which provided the ability to rapidly experiment and refine design ideas throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assimilated internal data, performed task analysis, comparative benchmarking using SUS, and formative discovery testing to iterate and improve usability of products that were being redesigned.
• Led UX efforts on innovation business intelligence systems, researching and designing new IA, data visualizations, and end-user interactions related to large data sets.
• Spearheaded UX on a new innovation web-product offering, coordinating all UX related efforts and leading all research and design.

Product Designer / Cad Technician

Researched and developed new products used in the Geothermal HVAC industry contributing to nearly 300 new parts, pieces, and products

• Implement new manufacturing techniques that cut production time in half while using fewer employees
• Developed test methods and implemented them to achieve a reduction in returns by 30%
• Designed and built fixtures used in manufacturing which helped increase productivity and accuracy to nearly 100%
• Found and contacted new and old suppliers to maximize profits on new and current product lines by working with them to maximize product efficiency
• Composed manufacturing documentation, including build instructions, usage instructions, and submittal sheets which helped in a high manufacturing accuracy rate, as well as lowering returns by specifying proper installation
• Photographed and edited product pictures used for marketing and trade shows in which new industry contacts were made

Product Designer - Licensed Out-door Sporting Goods

Designed full line of licensed BMX bikes, scooters, skateboards, helmets, electric cars, and packaging

• Inspected samples for quality then, documented and reported recommendations for improvements
• Seasoned in the most common manufacturing and printing color processes e.g., molding, offset-lithography
• Developed sales materials in printed and portable document format for electronic distribution for sales team
• Streamlined workflow using File-Sharing, File Management, Compression methods, and Preflighting
• Researched competitive brand innovations in product design, aesthetics, and packaging that translated into profits
• Skilled in Design, Rendering, Mockups, Color Correction, Photo Retouching, Page Layout, Color Models, Digital Prepress, Mac / Windows platforms, Web Authoring Applications, and Large Format Printing
• Proficient use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat Professional, Dream Weaver, and Crystal Reports 2013

Product Designer

Interfaced with clients to spark the creation and development of concepts and specifications aimed at optimizing the functions, value, and appearance of products, structures, and systems

• Recorded detailed information from client meetings to assist in the accurate facilitation of the design process, and to help eliminate any unforeseen or future client discrepancies with the end product
• Developed company specific processes and hierarchal structure that collectively worked with specific engineering and design software in relation to sales orders and part number structure
• Provided detailed drawings and presentation graphics for both client and in-house projects
• Reverse engineered multiple products through the use of a Faro arm and digitization to facilitate the accurate design and reproduction of various patterns and three dimensional objects
• Developed cost effective prototypes for initial testing and simulation as well as assisted with body work in relation to tool repair and the master casting process

Product Designer

• Designed and developed products to support high impact company brands. Executed design decision details from components, colors, materials, aesthetics and ergonomics.
• Exercised knowledge of a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes, especially plastics and paper based processes to solve technical problems as well as enhance items with the appropriate details expected by the consumer.
• Performed trouble shooting, electronic specification, and bug testing.
• Managed the entire line of over 50 customer specific exclusive products.
• Pioneering member of a platform initiative for the company which created a new form of interactive video products to enhance the company’s portfolio of products.

Product Designer

• Awarded Part of the Year 2011, Non-Automotive Category, International Magnesium Association.
• Designed vacuum product line which increased sales by 20 percent in a down economy.
• In house Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing expert.

CAD Product Designer

• Created 3D math data models for components & assemblies utilizing Unigraphics.
• Produced layouts for new, redesigned products or system components.
• Evaluated designs for assembly and processing capabilities.
• Created Tolerance Evaluations, detailed drawings and b.o.m. packages.
• Coordinate issues that arise involving customer, supplier and quality concerns.
• Supervised (2-4) detailers activities to assure timely and accurate completion of programs.

Head Product Designer

Developed corporate design strategy, including design philosophy, design language and iconic design elements for the whole
product portfolio.

• Within 9 month was able to implement design strategy in 6 projects that have already gone or have started to go into full
• Executed and lead the development of industrial design projects from concept to production stage
• Established the effective design and project management processes
• Was heavily involved in outsourcing for prototyping and manufacturing
• Oversaw the manufacturing and engineering processes to minimize cost

Product Designer

Created for various clients a wide range of Custom Office Furniture and Commercial Interiors. Supervised production and installation of my designs.

• Created for various clients a wide range of Point-of-Purchase Displays both in corrugated and durable materials.
• Created for various clients a wide range of post-production and commercial art, 3D modeling and computer rendering and animation for Medical, Movie and Video-game industries.
• Created for various clients a wide range of soft products such as media storage, carrying cases, laptop cases, covers, phone, Smartphone, camera small electronics and storage cases.
• Supervised production of prototypes, samples, and final products from my designs
• Created and implemented graphic interface for a major software package including icons, buttons and menus.

Product Designer

Worked with product management to develop user stories for upcoming software releases.

• Created wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, on paper, in Photoshop, or using HTML and CSS.
• Collaborated with engineering to maintain a style guide to ensure more uniform interactions, contributing to a Net Promoter Score of +20.
• Consulted with engineering team during the release regarding interaction and design decisions.
• Met with internal stakeholders and external users to preview design decisions and create productive experiences within the product.