Trevor Heder
Senior Industrial Designer at Pivot Cycles
Greater Phoenix Area | US
Skills
- Graphic Design
- 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)
- Product Design
- Product Development
- Design Thinking
Interests
No information
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Streetwear
Summary
Activity
Work experience
Pivot Cycles
Senior Industrial Designer | 03/2022 - Current
-Lead the design team in conceptualizing and developing high performing and visually stunning carbon fiber mountain bikes.
-Responsible for the development of multiple bikes from early ideation to final production
-Create the 3D models used for both prototyping and manufacturing
-Work closely with manufactures to maintain the highest quality product as well as ensure our designs are efficiently utilizing the most recent manufacturing capabilities and technologies.
-Assist in the building and testing of physical prototypes
Pivot Cycles
Industrial Designer | 08/2019 - Current
2022 Design and Innovation award for designing the Pivot Firebird
Bicycle Corporation of America
Industrial Designer | 07/2018 - 07/2019
Product design of bicycles and components. Involved in all aspects of design process from conception to development.
-Participate in every phase of product development: research, ideation, sketching, and prototyping
- Create 3D models and realistic renderings
- Oversee multiple products through development and into production
-Directly communicate and work with overseas manufacturers in China
Billibars
Head Designer/ Founder | 01/2016 - 04/2019
- Designed and created revolutionary new product for bike storage
- Winner of the Edson and New Venture Challenge Awards
-Winner of the Venture Devils Pitch Play offs and Demo Day Competitions
- Launched successful Kickstarter Campaign
Mediphor
Industrial Designer | 01/2018 - 07/2018
- Concept development and visual presentations through sketches
- CAD modeling using Solidworks
- 3D rendering using Keyshot
- Prototyping and model making using a wide variety of materials and tools
- Regular meetings to collaborate with clients and set project deliverable dates
MTD Products
Industrial Design Intern | 05/2017 - 11/2017
Product design of outdoor handheld power tools. Involved in all aspects of design process from conception to development across a wide range of brands and products.
-Participated in every phase of product development: research, ideation, sketching, and concept refinement
- Regularly presented sketches and concepts for developing products
- Created 3D models and realistic renderings
- Oversaw multiple products through development and into production
Northland
Branding Assistant Director Intern | 11/2013 - 05/2014
-Consulted with product designers concerning functionality for bike apparel and jerseys
-Personally designed a series of racing bike jerseys
-Helped plan and design promotional marketing activities
-Was the host for the companies biannual product showcase
-Spoke and presented in Chinese for several road shows around China
-Translated documents from English to Chinese and Chinese to English
-Managed the companies blog and different product promotions via social media
-Was one of the companies representatives at the International Beijing ISPO Expo
Outdoors Unlimited
Student Manager | 01/2012 - 08/2013
- Was a student manager of an outdoor retail store with 20 employees.
- Helped plan, coordinate, and direct affairs necessary to move the store into a bigger location.
- Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
- Developed relationships within the community to strengthen and expand customer base to increase sales opportunities.
- Personally interviewed all applicants for open positions
- Kept inventory and was in charge of ordering all products on the retail floor.
- Managed the work schedule for 20 employees at a time.
- Drafted documents for purchase orders and invoices.
Outdoors Unlimited
River Rafting Guide | 06/2010 - 09/2012
-Led guided river rafting tours down the Green River in southern Utah
-Transported, maintainied, and repaired river rafting equipment
-Trained and supervised new rafting guides
Outdoors Unlimited
Bike and Ski Mechanic | 01/2010 - 01/2012
- Worked as both a lead ski and bike mechanic
- Performed everything from basic tune-ups to complete overhauls and modifications as requested or needed by customers.
- Made all orders for tools, components, and replacement equipment used in the shop.
Education history
Arizona State University
Master's degree | 2015 - 2018
Brigham Young University
Chinese | 2010 - 2014
Nanjing University
Chinese | 2013 - 2014

