Summary

Product development professional translating industrial design concepts into production-ready consumer products using advanced CAD modeling, photorealistic visualization, and packaging systems. Create detailed technical drawings and 3D models aligned with manufacturing capabilities, cost targets, and safety standards, improving manufacturability and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to production.

 

Core Competencies

Product Development, Design Engineering Support, Packaging Implementation & Artwork Systems, Rapid Prototyping & Concept Visualization, Technical Specification Drawings, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Supplier Collaboration & Production Support, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Structural Display & Retail Packaging Concepts, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Photorealistic Rendering, Engineering Drawings, Technical Blueprints

 

Technical Tools

Shapr3D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ESKO Studio Advanced, 3D Modeling & Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing Documentation, Shapr3D, Microsoft Office

 

Professional Experience

DAVIDILLUSTRATED, LLC - Alpharetta, GA · 2021 - Present

Product Development Consultant

• Develop product concepts and structural display solutions using Illustrator, CAD modeling and rapid prototyping tools.

• Translate conceptual designs into manufacturing-ready drawings, technical blueprints, packaging artwork systems, and installation specifications.

• Support startups and small manufacturers with product visualization, photorealistic rendering, packaging presentation, and supplier-ready documentation.

• Design specialty retail display systems considering structural strength, material selection, and assembly methods.

SIGURA INC. - Alpharetta, GA · 2019 - 2021
Graphic Artist / Technical Production Designer

• Developed production artwork and packaging label systems for multiple national consumer product brands in regulated environments.

• Created supplier-ready specifications and coordinated packaging updates across hundreds of SKUs during corporate rebranding initiative.

• Collaborated with regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate execution of packaging and labeling systems, maintaining detailed engineering drawings.

• Supported packaging commercialization by delivering print-ready technical documentation and technical blueprints to external vendors using Microsoft Office tools.

KIDS2, INC. - Atlanta, GA · 2016 - 2018
Design Engineer / Technical Designer (Industrial Design Support)

• Re-engineered product components to reduce manufacturing costs and improve functionality.

• Contributed new product concepts during ideation and engineering brainstorming sessions.

• Recognized for solving complex functional design challenges, including outperforming external engineering firms on special project.

• Named as inventor on multiple U.S. patents assigned to the company.

• Created detailed technical drawings and product specifications supporting international manufacturing programs.

• Translated industrial design concepts into manufacturable solutions through CAD modeling and prototype evaluation.

• Provided technical feedback and documentation to suppliers during product development cycles.

• Supported licensed consumer product lines including Disney, Sesame Street, Marvel and John Deere.

AMREP / ZEP INC. - Marietta, GA · 2007 - 2015

Graphic Designer / Technical Illustrator

• Developed packaging graphics and technical illustrations supporting industrial chemical product lines.

• Produced production-ready artwork and labeling systems aligned with manufacturing and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborated with production teams to ensure accurate implementation of packaging updates.