Adam Gray
Product Designer · SCS Direct
North Reading, MAIn My Own Words
I am currently a recent graduate (May 2015) from the Shintaro Akatsu School of Design at the University of Bridgeport. I enjoy being creative and innovative and I love design! I have also always been intrigued about how things work, and being a part of design allows me to explore the other side of the life of a product. Through my education activities and my previous internship with Jaywalk Studio and Fabrique, Ltd, I have experience in utilizing various design programs and tools into the design process. I am looking forward to the challenges that are ahead as I continue to search for a start to my professional career.
Work Experience
Product Designer
SCS Direct2016 – Present
-Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop solutions for a wide range of products --Work with Director of Product Development to prepare concept sketches of product ideas -Work directly with licensors to revise concepts according to style guides and feedback -Conceptualize new products from start to finish including dimensions, colors, and specs -Design products that are both visually appealing and functional -Communicate product specs and visuals to manufacturing partners
Industrial Design Intern
Jaywalk Studio LLC.2015 – 2016
Temporary Industrial Design Intern directly assisting the team in; -Researching trends, experiences, and features -Developing product concepts -Product branding -Product packaging -Concept mock-up via CAD (SolidWorks, KeyShot) and modeling (cardboard, wood) -Various manufacturing and fabrication processes including but not limited to; --CNC operations, drill press, sanding, etc.
Soft Goods Industrial Design Intern
Fabrique, Ltd2014 – 2015
-Assisted the design team in generating new ideas including new innovative cases and bags -Researched popular designs, user reviews, and product evaluations to sketch and ideate new concept designs -Created mock-up models for future products using resources such as cardboard, foam, paper, and CAD (SolidWorks) -Designed graphic work in Illustrator/Photoshop such as product hangtags, sales and data sheets -Photographed photos to be used for product hangtags, product specifications, advertisements, and client information -Generated product specifications for manufacturing to be sent to China for production samples and manufacturing
