Rhino3D, ICAD3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keyshot, Ms Office
Hodson Jahanian
Encino,CA
Summary
Passionate for footwear, I have made the transition to the footwear industry.
Combining my experience in aerospace engineering, education in product design, professional training and experience in footwear has many potentials to create shoes that look cool and feel great.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Footwear 2D/3D Designer
Eileen Fisher / Chainson Footwear
06.2023 - Current
- Successfully designed and 3D Modeled a 2024 shoe collection
- Successfully 3D Modeled a 2025 shoe collection.
- Made sure prototypes and samples executed to reflect the design
- Modeled multiple soles and 3D printed them
- Created accurate 230+ CADs quickly and efficiently
- Understood the fashion trends and presented trend boards
- Worked with developers in Asia with the focus on materials, constructions, processes and schedule
Footwear Concept Creator
Arsutoria
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Designed and developed a shoe collection with the focus on customer profile, trends, merchandising, color & materials, mood board, shoe lasts, shoe structures and constructions
- Used traditional media and digital tools Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- 3D modeled footwear using industry tools Rhino, Keyshot, and ICAD3D+.
Footwear Pattern Engineering
Arsutoria
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Made patterns for men and women shoes including pumps, high heels, ankle boots, knee boots, sandals, sneakers, loafers, moccasins, oxford, and derby
- Made samples including stitching of the uppers.
Footwear Prototyping
Arsutoria
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Successfully prototyped models for example ankle boot and sneaker and presented them in the graduation show
- These prototypes have been showcased in footwear shows and footwear magazine in Milan.
Senior Mechanical & Structural Engineering
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed (3D) modeling and analysis of the spacecraft structural components
- Supervised junior engineers
- Supported the designers with design problems
- Ensured efficient communication flow between design, analysis and manufacturing teams.
Mechanical Engineering
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed 3D modeling & analysis, and documentation of Vulcan (the newest rocket in development)
- Supported the design team.
Mechanical Engineering
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed (3D) modeling, analysis and documentation of airframe interior structures
- Reviewed and approved design drawings.
Mechanical Engineering
Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2013 - 01.2016
- 3D modeled and analyzed aircraft interiors such as galleys, cabinets, monuments
- Supported manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications
- Supervised junior engineers.
Structural & Mechanical Engineering
Zodiac Aerospace
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Performed design (3D) and analysis of Boeing airplane interior structures such as galleys, cabinets
- Provided technical supervision and project leadership to junior engineers
- Developed a high-performance team by mentoring and training engineers
- Prepared test plans, tested the units and documented the test results.
Education
Footwear Design, Pattern Engineering & Prototyping
Arsutoria
Milan, Italy03.2023
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology
Skills
Footwear 2D Design
Footwear 3D Design
Footwear Pattern Engineering
Design with Focus on Customer & Trends
Knowledgeable in shoe structures & constructions
Project Management & Presentation
Qualification Summary
- Arsutoria, Milan, Italy: One year shoe Diploma Master's Program (April 2022 - March 2023): Footwear Concept Creator Diploma (March 2023), Footwear Pattern Engineering Diploma (August 2022). Portfolio: https://hodsondesigns.myportfolio.com.
- Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA: Full-time Product Design student (2017)
- Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA: Part-time Product Design student (2016)
- Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA: Part time product design student (2016), Pensole (2016).
- Knowledge and skills gained at above-mentioned schools: Visual Communication, Product & Footwear Design, Sketching & Rendering, Perspective, 3D Modeling & Prototyping, Footwear Construction, Footwear Color & Materials.
Proficient In
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Sketchbook Pro
- Rhino (3D)
- ICAD 3D
- Traditional Media (sketching & rendering)
- Microsoft Office
- Femap (FEA, Finite Element Analysis)
Intent
You don't have to be a Rocket Scientist to design shoes, but wouldn't it be GREAT to have one on your team? Passionate for footwear, I have made the transition to the footwear industry where I can combine my engineering experience with design skills.
Accomplishments
- Successfully prototyped shoe styles such as ankle boot and sneaker and presented them in the graduation show. These prototypes have been showcased in footwear shows and footwear magazine in Milan.
- Successfully designed a collection of shoes that were selected as one of the best in 2022 collection course.
- Got scholarship for 1 year full-times student at Art Center College of Design (2017).
- Received full scholarship for Pensole for Art Center students only.
Software
Interests
Running, Basketball, Personal Development, Fahion, Footwear, Travel, Music
Timeline
Footwear 2D/3D Designer
Eileen Fisher / Chainson Footwear
06.2023 - Current
Footwear Concept Creator
Arsutoria
04.2022 - 03.2023
Footwear Pattern Engineering
Arsutoria
04.2022 - 03.2023
Footwear Prototyping
Arsutoria
04.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Mechanical & Structural Engineering
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)
04.2019 - 12.2020
Mechanical Engineering
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
12.2018 - 04.2019
Mechanical Engineering
Gulfstream Aerospace
05.2018 - 10.2018
Mechanical Engineering
Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2013 - 01.2016
Structural & Mechanical Engineering
Zodiac Aerospace
09.2012 - 02.2013
Footwear Design, Pattern Engineering & Prototyping
Arsutoria
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Delft University of Technology