EXPERIENCE
Crate and Barrel, Northbrook, IL, Sep 2015 to present
Designer, Furniture Crate and Barrel, Jan 2018 to present
Design and develop industry-leading furniture, lighting, mirrors, and décor collections across bedroom, dining, home office, storage, outdoor, accent, and upholstery categories.
Designed bestselling and core assortment programs including the Lafayette Bed, Palisades Dining Table, Twist Desk, and Wythe Upholstery Collection.
Lead the product development process from concept and trend research through sketching, rendering, prototyping, sample review, and final production.
Partner closely with the merchandising and sourcing teams to deliver commercially successful products that align with brand strategy and customer needs.
Provide creative leadership and mentorship to junior designers through design reviews, product development guidance, and project collaboration.
Travel domestically and internationally to conduct trend research, evaluate prototypes, review production samples, and collaborate with manufacturing partners.
Design Manager, Baby & Kids The Land of Nod, Dec 2016 to Jan 2018
Led and managed the design team across all categories of business: furniture, softgoods, home décor, and toy.
Designed and developed products from concept to market for decor, lighting, and furniture categories.
Art directed and collaborated with contract and freelance artists, designers, and brand partnerships.
Product Designer, Baby & Kids The Land of Nod, Sep 2015 to Dec 2016
Translated design briefs into creative, on-trend, and saleable products.
Collaborated closely with product development teams to create new product from concept to market for decor, lighting, and furniture categories.
Shin Crest, Elgin, IL, Aug 2011 to Sep 2015
Industrial Designer, Furniture
Designed furniture (patio, indoor, and back-to-school) for big-box stores in the USA and Canada including Sears, Kmart, Target, and more.
Managed product development from concept through manufacturing, collaborating closely with teams in the United States, China, and Taiwan.
Traveled internationally for factory visits, prototype reviews, client presentations, and trend research.
Developed expertise in furniture construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and cost-conscious product development.
Distant Village Packaging, Chicago, IL, May 2011 to Aug 2011
Industrial Design Intern
Developed packaging concepts and prototypes for consumer product clients.
Collaborated with international team to support design development and samples.
SKILLS
Design Expertise
Furniture design
Lighting design
Decor & accessories design
Product Development
Trend Research
Furniture Construction
Manufacturing & Sourcing
Design Management
Software
Solid Works
KeyShot
Adobe Creative Suite
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
BFA Industrial Design, May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign