Dallas West
Denver,CO
Summary
Award-winning Industrial Designer and Art Director with 7+ years creating human-centered designs for physical products, packaging, brand campaigns, and experiential environments. Bridges concept and execution through rapid prototyping, fabrication, and visual storytelling. Recognized by Graphis International Design Awards, Communication Arts, and Graphic Design USA. Collaborative across disciplines with engineers, researchers, and brand strategists to bring innovative ideas to life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
Czarnowski Collective
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Built and assembled custom exhibit structures for trade shows, integrating design-for-manufacturing principles.
- Managed shipping and returns, ensuring all materials and components were accounted for and ready for reuse.
- Prepped and finished brand logos with precise color matching for AbbVie, Kubota, Cadillac, GMC, Lexus, Hummer, and LG.
- Fabricated new structures for AbbVie and Kubota, meeting durability, safety, and brand standards.
- Partnered with design, engineering, and project teams to meet tight build and installation timelines.
Art Director
THE REPUBLIK
05.2018 - 04.2024
- Directed human-centered campaigns for clients including Fayetteville State University, Dilworth Coffee, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Happy Dirt, and Voltari Electric Boats.
- Fayetteville State University – Led campaigns driving record enrollment/retention; earned Gold Award from Graphis International Design Awards.
- Dilworth Coffee – Designed award-winning packaging and social media campaigns recognized in Communication Arts.
- Carolina Tiger Rescue – Produced wildlife advocacy campaigns to inspire conservation support.
- Happy Dirt – Created marketing collateral and digital assets emphasizing sustainability and farm-to-table values.
- Voltari Electric Boats – Developed creative assets and visual concepts for luxury electric watercraft launch.
- Collaborated across disciplines — from videographers to strategists — ensuring integrated creative solutions.
Education
BFA - Industrial Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Skills
- Design & Creative – Industrial Design, Packaging, Branding, Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Visual Storytelling
- Technical – CAD (SolidWorks, Rhino), 3D Printing, Carpentry, Exhibit Fabrication, Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Prototyping – Rapid prototyping, model-making, paint prep, finishing techniques
- Marketing – Campaign Development, Art Direction, Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Software – Adobe Creative Suite, KeyShot, Rhino, Solidworks, Microsoft Office
Websites
Awards
- Gold Awards – Graphis International Design Awards (2025) – Village Dental Social Media Campaign & Fayetteville State University Advertising Campaign,
- Communication Arts Packaging Design Award – Dilworth Coffee packaging design,
- American Graphic Design Award – Graphic Design USA – Billboard & Broadcast Design for FSU, Packaging Design for Dilworth Coffee
Notable Clients
Fayetteville State University, Dilworth Coffee, AbbVie, Kubota, Cadillac, GMC, Lexus, Hummer, LG, Carolina Tiger Rescue, Happy Dirt, Voltari Electric Boats, Village Dental
Timeline
Carpenter
Czarnowski Collective
08.2024 - 08.2025
Art Director
THE REPUBLIK
05.2018 - 04.2024
BFA - Industrial Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
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