Skills
User Research
Storytelling
Creative Problem Solving
Prototyping
Product Engineering
AI Design
Product Designer
Cool Gear & Igloo, MA. April 2024 - Present.
Driving product design projects from concept through pre-production. Translating user needs and technical constraints into intuitive, production-ready solutions.
Collaborating across the full product lifecycle for select projects under the Igloo, Target and Walmart brands.
Partnering cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams to align on design direction and implementation. Delivering cohesive results in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Programmed an automated packaging system with AI that cut design-to-development handoff time by 80%, setting a new standard workflow.
Overhauled the retailer presentation process with an accelerated 3D rendering workflow, cutting revision speed by 50%.
Leading pre-production sample evaluations, resolving challenges in usability, aesthetics, manufacturability, and cost to ensure products meet quality standards before shipping.
Freelance Product Designer
January 2022 - Present.
Partnering with entrepreneurs to define product direction through user research, market analysis, and competitive landscape evaluation. Translating insights into clear design briefs and actionable creative direction.
Developing concepts end-to-end with research, branding, sketching, CAD, engineering, CMF, and 3D rendering. Communicating ideas clearly and building client confidence early on.
Guiding products from early ideation to production-ready deliverables. Managing timelines and design decisions independently across multiple client engagements.
Reducing production risk by managing manufacturer communication directly, catching and resolving costly design and tooling issues before they happen.
UX Design Intern
Will Leather Goods, OR. June - September 2021.
Audited the ecommerce experience end-to-end, identifying usability gaps and translating findings into Figma concepts that strengthened navigation, engagement, and brand positioning.
Designed wireframes and high-fidelity interactive website prototypes in Figma and Shopify. Refined user flow and content clarity across key site touchpoints.
Bridged physical product design and digital brand expression, ensuring the online experience authentically reflected the craft and character of the brand.
Contributed to the development of leather accessories and Nike golf belts. Supported design decisions around materials, construction, and brand alignment.
Produced detailed tech packs that documented BOM, construction, and manufacturing for vendor hand-off.
Directed the product photography for the ecommerce website. Captured the products in a way that communicated material quality, craftsmanship, and branding.

