Pottery Barn
FEB 2021 - Present
Sr Designer
Part of a small but mighty team that is responsible for designing all functional accessories for Pottery Barn Main. This includes a wide range of sub categories. Additionally, I am an integral part to expanding the bedroom department to include closet and organization. I work in tandem with our partners overseas and vendors to ensure timelines are met and products meet design specifications.
FREELANCE
DESIGNER
feb 2018 - FEB 2021
Contract Designer
Based out of New York City, I've had the opportunity to work with the Ammunition Group, ECCO Design, the Brick Foundation and Prepara/Pollen Design on an assortment of projects ranging from electronics, pet care, kitchenwares, housewares, packaging, design research, graphic design, and branding.
THE COMPANION
GROUP
jan 2014 - APR 2018
Sr Industrial Designer
Collaborate with small design team to produce grilling and cooking based products for a number of notable clients as well as in-house private label brands. Responsibilities include all phases of the design process from concept generation to communicating with Chinese-based factories to ensure proper specs for off-tooling prototypes as well as the development of packaging, graphics and brand strategies.
MICHAEL BONDI METAL DESIGN
iOTTIE INC.
oct 2018 - apr 2020
Sr Industrial Designer
Led projects with design team and worked cross-functionally with engineers and graphic designers to craft electronic accessories that drove the iOttie brand. Cultivated and maintained relationships with clients, most notably Google and Amazon, while growing the brand internally by creating design strategies for our future road map. Heavily involved in evolving the development of new packaging and brand identity.
LUNAR DESIGN
2013
Industrial Design Intern
Worked with design team to develop a wide range of products for a variety of clients including HP, Cisco and Dolby Digital. Responsibilities included, but not limited to, assisting in all levels of the design process from brainstorming to final renderings and 3D printing, as well as prepping files for manufacturer mock-ups and attending client meetings.
2012
3D CAD Sculptor
Worked directly with artist to CAD 3D concept models for validation and casting. Responsible for building data files of complex organic forms, rendering files for clients and prepping files for 3D print.
HTC INNOVATION AMERICA INC.
2012
Industrial Design Intern
Worked with small design team to develop accessories for hTC phones and tablets. Involved in all levels of the design process from brainstorming to final renders and formulating presentations.