Kevin Allan
Footwear Designer (Intern) · Vans Footwear
Long Beach, CA
In My Own Words
I am currently an Industrial Design Graduate from Long Beach State and am dedicated to furthering my experience and knowledge of the field. I am a person who draws inspiration from being active and outdoors as well as working through experiences to build self- expression and to produce a creative lifestyle through my designs. Cycling, Action sports and the outdoors are my hobbies, lifestyle and passions. I am proficient with the adobe creative suite programs, 3D modeling, and office suite programs. I have worked with companies like 686 Technical Apparel and Vans Footwear as a Junior Designer to accomplish strict deadlines while creating inventive solutions to real problems. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Work Experience
Footwear Designer (Intern)
Vans Footwear2018 – 2019
Developed new models for upcoming seasons and assisted with seasonal updates of color and material for existing models. Worked closely with development and merchandising through the process of creating new models for upcoming seasons. Assisted with the snow category to update existing models (color and material). Developed new retail packaging for Vans infant shoes and also assisted with various graphic design projects.
Technical Design Intern
686 Technical Apparel2017 – 2018
Technical design intern. Assisted with creating tech packs for manufacturing of apparel and hard goods. Also assisted with retail Point of purchase displays and graphic designs.
Junior Designer
Kraco Ent.2016 – 2017
Worked as a junior designer for Kraco, working on various projects at once. Using 3d modeling programs such as solidworks, fusion 360 and keyshot. As well as all adobe suit programs and office suit programs. Learned to work individually and as a group to complete showings for clients and trade shows.
Teaching assistant for Workshop (modeling classes) at CSULB
CSULB2015 – 2015
Aided students with various woodworking and hand modeling projects. Clay modeling, foam modeling, wood modeling. Up keep of shop and ran checkout room for hand tools.