EDUCATION
Academy of Art University
BFA in Industrial Design
EXPERIENCE
Kendo
Packaging Designer
Designed new pump designs for FENT Y brands and created photo realistic renders for design decks/ internal reference images. Provided highly detailed renders for important product review presentaions. Designed packaging for various brands including Ole Henriksen, FENTY Fragrance, FENTY Skin and FENTY Beauty.
Williams Sonoma Home
Lighting and Decor Designer
Responsible for the product development of multiple projects for multiple seasons at the same time among Lighting and Decor categories. I Designed towards the business needs and executed on target costs in order to achieve desired margins of IMU for new products. Worked cross-functionally with Merchants and sourcing team along the product development process and adapted to the needs of the brand. I worked with multiple in-country teams and vendors to achieve the quality needed for the luxury brand, with very small order quantities. Engineered complicated designs in order to ensure consistent quality and lower manufacturing costs. Site
Gantri
Senior Industrial Design Engineer
Prototyping and development of 3D printed lighting products to bring to market. Gantri reference designs refresh. Site
StoreXperts
Industrial Designer
Responsible for all design, engineering and prototyping to bring a modular shelving unit to market. Created marketing material and brand identity. Work
Nooka
Industrial Design Intern
Designed and developed concepts for watches, home products and user interfaces for wearable technologies. Work
KNOWLEDGE
Adobe
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere
3D Modeling
Fusion 360, Alias, Solidworks, Rhino, Keyshot, Showcase
Ideation
Sketching, Collaboration, Sketch Models, Storytelling, Research
Model Making
Wood Working, Metal, CNC, 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Painting
PRESS
Cool Hunting
Dancer, A Gantri-Developed 3D Printer with unmatched efficiency
Yanko Design
ABOUT ME
Josh is a problem solver and introverted thinker who surrounds himself with fresh design and timeless styles for inspiration. Caught in between a quest for knowledge and creating a cohesive aesthetic, design is constantly looked at as a way of finding answers to complicated problems with form and function. His ambition leads him to be critical and question traditional archetypes. He is always aware of his skill levels to help him achieve his goal of being a well-rounded designer.