Director of Product Design

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1926939

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1926939

LEAD INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER | CONCEPT-TO-PRODUCTION | VBL & CMF STRATEGY

Core Expertise

  • End-to-end product development from ideation through manufacturing release and launch.
  • Developing scalable visual brand language and CMF systems for global product lines.
  • Design for manufacturing and assembly driving cost-effective, production-ready solutions.
  • Advanced surfacing and CAD master modeling with Creo and SolidWorks coaching.
  • Hands-on prototyping, model making, and vendor/supplier collaboration to validate designs.
  • Leading and mentoring designers to build high-performing industrial design teams.

Project Background

  • Led 25+ product initiatives across culinary, home goods, outdoor, medical, and mobility.
  • Established department processes and standards, enabling consistent design execution and growth.
  • Delivered master CAD models, renderings, and prototypes to streamline engineering handoffs.
  • Coordinated with global suppliers and manufacturers to preserve design intent in production.
  • Designed UI layouts and on-product graphics balancing usability, brand, and engineering constraints.

Key Skills

  • Creo | SolidWorks | KeyShot
  • Adobe Creative Suite | SketchBook Pro | Graphic & UI layout
  • Design strategy | VBL & CMF development | DFM/DFA
  • Prototyping & model making | 3D printing | shop fabrication
  • Cross-functional leadership | Vendor management | Agency oversight
  • Mentoring | Advanced CAD coaching | Team building

Awards & Recognition

  • Good Design Award — Chicago Athenaeum
  • Issued design, trade dress, and utility patents (multiple)

Why Interview this Candidate?

An industrial design leader with 18+ years of delivering consumer and commercial products from concept to production. Combines strategic VBL/CMF development, advanced CAD surfacing, and hands-on prototyping with proven DFM/DFA execution. Track record of leading 25+ initiatives, building department capability, and mentoring designers to improve team performance. Expected to drive immediate impact on product strategy, manufacturability, and cross-functional delivery.

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