Senior Designer Resume Examples

Senior Designer

Generated concept and rapid prototype models of a wide variety of consumer, medical devices, precision mechanism and military product designs using traditional hand sketch, form modeling, SolidWorks 2010, Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3.0 CAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

• Developed bio-compatible electrode system for cranial nerve stimulation
• Employed direct digital manufacturing, injection-molded plastic, thermoformed plastic, cast aluminum, extruded aluminum, sheet metal, tube frame weldment and machining technologies in rapid prototype and production applications
• Coordinated critical file transfer, translation, and technical communication between colleagues, customers, domestic and overseas vendors
• Prepared and presented Microsoft PowerPoint and live CAD customer design review presentations
• Performed worst case tolerance studies and DFM analyses

Senior Designer

Developed, organized, coordinated, managed, and executed the interior design of design firm projects.

• Designed/staged luxury model homes for custom builders, completing projects from initial concept to installation within 30 days. Selected materials, colors, fixtures, and furniture.
• Reviewed schematic design, design development, shop drawings, construction documents, and material
• Oversaw graphic formatting and storyboarding and led client presentations communicating design concepts.
• Identified and reported progress, quality, and challenges that could impact project profitability or execution.
• Attended tradeshows to find and purchase unique home décor items for clients.
• Supported business development efforts by participating in marketing initiatives to identify new clients.
• Participated in the development of marketing and PR collateral.

Senior Designer

Full responsibility for feasibility study, packaging, conceptual development, design direction and implementation of various styles of stretched and armored vehicles.

• Oversaw master layouts, engineering release, bill of materials, production set-up, including tooling, manpower assessment, fixture and production processes.
• Consulted with Ford Motor Co., General Motors, State Department, Secret Service, and Vendor Coordination.
• Successfully designed upgraded body structure, suspension, brake system and power train for Cadillac Limousines, Cadillac Raised Roofs, 1991 Lincoln Town Car Limousines, Lincoln Raised Roofs, Mercedes Raised Roofs and Suburban 4-Wheel Drive.

Senior Designer

• Strategy, design and layout for women's apparel, footwear, accessories, gourmet food and specialty gift catalogs such as Blair, Bedford Fair, Willow Ridge and Old Pueblo Traders.
• Pitched and executed creative concepts based on market and trend research.
• Maintained departmental production budget, negotiated rates and usage rights.
• Directed photographers and freelance talent based on concept, assignment and deliverables needed.
• Responsible for management and logistics of samples from up to 50 different items per shoot.
• Prepared and produced artwork files for commercial printing; photo editing and color correction.

Senior Designer

• Senior designer of leather, suede and woven sportswear and outerwear.
• Managed and directed sample room.
• Trained design and sample room staff.
• Travelled to Asia and Argentina to oversee sampling. Market research in Europe.
• Oversaw collections from inception to production and supervised design team.
• Increased women's division sales to overtake men's division.

Senior Designer & Consultant

• Spearheaded the rebranding of Hilton & Hyland’s overall identity. Designed the new logo, developed a branding guide to enforce brand standards, and created print and promotional collateral.
• Hired, trained, and supervised a team of Design and Marketing Associates.
• Partnered with the Director of Marketing to develop presentation packages for multi-million dollar listings in luxury residential and commercial real estate.
• Developed and designed brand identities, signage, and marketing materials such as brochures, postcards, and flyers.
• Created print advertising featured in Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, Luxe Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.

Senior Designer

Responsible for arriving at client's homes on time for appointments

• Provided clients with designs and pricing in a timely fashion while at the home while explaining our products
• Handled necessary paperwork to process sales, including contracts and payments
• Maintained relationships with both sold and unsold clients to ensure top quality customer service and produce higher sales volume.
• Advises clients in-home to create functional design to meet their needs.

Senior Designer

Senior Designer-Interior Door Trim

• Assigned to multiple interior door trim panels for General Motors.
• Unigraphics NX, TeamCenter Engineering.
• Designed and packaged structural plastic injection molded door trim components
• Updated GD&T and assembly drawings per engineering work orders.

Senior Designer

Responsible for [company name] accounts for licensed Adult and Youth; Back-To-School product, diaries, journals, [company name] sets and accessories for the following licenses: Disney and Disney Junior; Mickey & Minnie, Princess, Cinderella, Frozen, Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins.

• Design, presentation and development of product and packaging specific to customer
• Ensure product is consistent with the market trends while maintaining brand identity.
• Manage workload within specific timelines for preparation and release into the market.
• Clients include: Target, Wal-Mart, TJX Companies, Five Below, Ross, Toys "R" Us, Sam's Club, Claire's, Michael's and Payless.

Senior Designer/sales

Consistently exceeded sales goals year over year.

• Account Management of all new and existing customers - Commercial and residential
• Increased Client Base through client referrals; cold calling; solicitation through trade shows and trade publications
• Excellent sales skills; strength in anticipating the client's needs, follow up and closing
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Liaison between internationally and domestic manufacturing vender's
• Train newly hired Interior Designers
• CAD proficient