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Nicholas Smigielski

CANONSBURG,PA

Summary

Innovative Industrial Designer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in 3D modeling, ergonomic design, and material selection to create user-centered products. Excelling at problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes from concept to production.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Designer

Retail Without Boundaries
Pittsburgh, USA
06.2021 - Current
  • Industrial designer responsible for creating custom, memorable, and engaging retail experiences for electronics, food and beverage/spirits, sporting goods, apparel and footwear.
  • Coordinated and managed the display design between clients, project managers, engineers, and production teams to maintain client satisfaction and meet budgetary restraints.

Senior Designer, Graphic Designer, 3D Print Tech

Carpenter Connection
Pittsburgh, USA
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Developed custom trade show exhibits, museum installations, graphics and displays for numerous clients.
  • Created detailed construction and service drawings for fabrication team and their respective installation drawings for on-site labor teams at events.
  • 3D printer technician
  • Graphic designer and graphics technician

Account Executive/Designer

We R Xhibits
South Bend, USA
09.2014 - 05.2019
  • Developed custom trade show exhibits, museum installations, graphics and displays for numerous clients.
  • Managed job production including client meetings, design concepts and individual cost estimates, shipping logistics, installation/dismantle supervision, and working closely with and maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Created detailed construction and service drawings for fabrication team and their respective installation drawings for on-site labor teams at events.
  • CNC/3D printer technician

Machinist/Designer

RMI (Roberts Motorsports Industries)
Blountville, USA
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Developed functioning parts/assemblies out of aluminum, various grades of steel, and plastics.
  • Programmed parts in HSM Works to communicate with CNCs for production runs.
  • Strict maintaining of tolerances and proper hardware sizing, depending on the part's application.
  • MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.

Rapid Prototype Intern

Interactive Life Forms LLC
Austin, USA
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Developed 1:1 scale models of an entire new line of adult toy products.
  • Material usage analysis completed per concept.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
08-2011

Timeline

Industrial Designer

Retail Without Boundaries
06.2021 - Current

Senior Designer, Graphic Designer, 3D Print Tech

Carpenter Connection
06.2019 - 07.2021

Account Executive/Designer

We R Xhibits
09.2014 - 05.2019

Machinist/Designer

RMI (Roberts Motorsports Industries)
06.2012 - 06.2014

Rapid Prototype Intern

Interactive Life Forms LLC
05.2011 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Purdue University
Nicholas Smigielski