Class A Product Designer
Resume:
DANNY R. CRIST
Palm Springs, CA. 92262
Cell Phone; 760-***-**** / E-Mail; *********@*******.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an Alias, Rhino, Maya, Fusion 360, Sketch book Coreldraw X7 Sculptor/Modeler/Conceptual/Production Design Class A Surfacing Position.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
- Design Concept Cars and Parts for Domestic and Foreign Automotive Companies
- Design Consumer Products (Composites).
- Create Class A Surface, B Side Surface, Fasteners, and Attachments from Laser Scans, Background Information/Hardware and 2D Design Sketch from Stylist. Build in single-span, Reverse engineer from
Scan Data for Class-A surface and Class-B surface.
- Utilize ALIAS Evaluation Tools to Detect Class A Surface Problem areas and Correct Inadequate Class A Surface Math Data. Other software use; Adobe CC, Alias, Rhino, Maya, Fusion 360, Coreldraw X7 and Sketch book.
- Mentor ALIAS Designers and Modelers
- Music Coordinator for Animated Presentations of Concept Car Proposals
- P.D.I.'s layout: Body-in-White and Electrical Wiring Graphics
- Architectural and Landscape Design
- Illustrate Checking Fixtures for Body-in-White and Plastics
- Service Manual Publications
- Cartoons, Logos, and Layout to Final Art
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
09/2012 - Present Freelance Product Designer (Own my own business) Crist Design And Animation
Alias Version 2017, Rhino, Maya, Coreldraw X7 and Fusion 360
Currently I’m working with Tear 1 and Tear 2 clients. Designing with using (Sketch Book Autodesk)
Show cars for the year 2018-2019. Then making the 2D sketches into 3D models. Class A Surfacing and
Class B Surfacing from sketches’, Also production surface for Tear 1 and 2 clients. Developed concept
Dies for these projects A and B side. Adding Fasteners, Making 3D G.D.T. fixtures for concept
And production parts, Interiors and Exteriors of vehicles and boats. Using Alias Surfacing software.
Note; packaging is all ways used weather I receive it, or I developed it. Attend meetings In person,
Skype, and or over the phone. I use the same principles for Product Design.
Also, I work part time at; Home Depot, 5200 E. Ramon RD. Palm Springs, CA. 92264
Store Manager; Steve Rizzo 760-***-**** Ext. 100
I am a Sales Associate. I tint colors, recommend colors, recommend different paints and paint products.
Preform Domos of various paints and paint products.
For Commercial and public customers.
12/19 – Present
05/2011 - 06/2012 On assignment to: Kia Motors (Design Center), Irvine, CA
ALIAS Conceptual Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Create Class A Surface for Product ion & Packaging Exterior and Interior
Vehicles
04/2012 - 05/2012 On assignment to: BMW Design Works, Newbery Park, CA
ALIAS Conceptual Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Create Class A Surface for Product ion & Packaging Exterior and Interior Vehicles
07/2009 - 09/2011 Freelance Product Designer
09/2007 - 08/2008 On assignment to: Audi Design Center, Santa Monica, CA
ALIAS Conceptual Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Create Class A Surface for Product ion Exterior and Interior Vehicles
03/2007 - 07/2007 On assignment to: Nissan Motor Corporation, San Diego, CA
ALIAS Conceptual Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Create Class A Surface for Product ion Exterior and Interior Vehicles
11/2006 - 03/2007 On assignment to: Honda Motor Corporation, Torrance, CA
ALIAS/CATIA V5 - Conceptual/Maya - Sr. Product Designer - 3D
Modeler/Sculptor
Create Class A Surface for Product ion Exterior and Interior Vehicles
08/2006 - 10/2006 On assignment to: Mazda Corporation, Irvine, CA
ALIAS - Conceptual/Maya - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Create Class A Surface for Concept Auto Show Vehicles
09/2002 - 07/2006 LEAR Corporation Troy, Michigan (USA), Hiroshima Japan, and Seoul Korea
ALIAS/CATIA V5 - Conceptual/Maya - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created Class A Surface for Vehicle Exterior and Interior Programs including Daewoo Motors, General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company and Mazda Corporation.
Maya Utilized to Demonstrate Vehicle Seating Assembly and Adjustments.
11/2001 - 3/2002 On Assignment to: Henry Dreyfuss, Warren, MI
ALIAS - Conceptual/Maya - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created Class A Surface for John Deere Tractor program and components
08/2001 - 11/2001 On Assignment to: American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), Warren, MI
ALIAS Conceptual/Maya - Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created Class A Surface for General Motors Vehicles.
09/2000 - 08/2001 MSX International, Madison Heights, MI
ALIAS - Conceptual/Maya - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created Class A Surface for Vehicle Interior/Exterior Production Programs: Includes Details, Ground effects, Side View Mirrors, Body Side Mouldings, Wheels for GM, ISUZU, and NISSAN. Trained and Assisted ALIAS Designers and Modelers.
12/1997 - 9/2000 On Assignment to: General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
ALIAS - Conceptual - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created 3D Surface Modeling for Conceptual Auto Show Vehicles and Production Proposals: Includes Details, Ground effects, Side View Mirrors, Body Side Mouldings, Wheels. Design Studio Music Coordinator: Music selected was used in Animated presentations and traditional presentations held at the General Motors Design Dome.
07/1997 - 12/1997 On Assignment to: Daewoo Worthing England. OPEL Russelsheim, Germany
ALIAS - Conceptual - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created New Vehicle Designs, Class A Surfacing, Engineering Studies (Exterior and Interior) from Phase 1 to Manufacturing.
11/1995 - 07/1997 On Assignment to: General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
ALIAS - Conceptual - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Class A Surface Evaluator; rework problem areas for various Automotive and Motorcycle Manufacturers. Designed Hard Trim Interiors for all GM Product Lines.
03/1989 - 11/1995 Venture Industries, Fraser, MI
ALIAS - Conceptual - Sr. Product Designer - 3D Modeler/Sculptor
Created Class A Surface for Vehicle Programs: Includes Details, Ground effects, Side View Mirrors, Body Side Mouldings, Wheels, created 2D & 3D Design proposals for Golf Course establishment.
08/1988 - 03/1989 On Assignment to: General Motors Corporation, Pontiac, MI
Checker / Illustration Layout (Engine)
Checked 2D Drawings and manually illustrated Automotive parts.
Work with clay Models (in clay)
EDUCATION: Macomb Community College: Drafting Courses
Lamar Community College: Basic & Advanced Diesel Courses
Lamar Community College: HVAC Design
Lamar Community College: Building Trades
CERTIFICATION: Level ONE. ALIAS (Chicago, IL)
Level TWO. ALIAS (Toronto, Canada)
Level THREE. ALIAS (Toronto, Canada)
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