In my own words
— PaulI combine creative & critical thinking, brand sensitivity, and spacial awareness to deliver concepts, visual narratives, and fully functional products.
www.paulolvera.me
Trajectory
Apr 2019 — Now
Industrial Designer - Brunswick Boat Group · Brunswick
Responsible for exterior and interior design of Brunswick boats
- Quicksilver 805 Pilothouse
- Sea Ray 370 Sundancer
- Heyday H22
- Boston Whaler 420 Outrage - Anniversary Edition
- Boston Whaler 380 Outrage - Refresh
- Boston Whaler 360 Outrage - Refresh
Aug 2017 — Now
Adjunct Professor - Transportation Design Communication · The University of Cincinnati - School of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning
Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati, DAAP teaching Transportation Design Communication to 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students.
Coaching the students' understanding of the relationship between brand, function, and form.
Honing the students' sketching, rendering, CAD modeling, spatial awareness, model making, and presentation skills.
Emphasizing the critical connection between analog sketching and VR 3D modeling for the development of spatial awareness.
Developing lesson plans utilizing various technologies and instructional methodologies.
Directing the students' efforts to keep them on task, at their best, and striving for continuous improvement (kaizen).
Past two semesters have been supplemental to studios sponsored by FCA and GM respectively.
Jul 2017 — Now
Independent Industrial Designer · Paul Olvera
Delivering sketching, rendering, CAD, presentations, concepts, and beautiful functional products.
Working with clients in various industries on large and small scope projects from concept to production.
Clients include national category leader The Hillman Group, Catapult LLC, P&G, and 4300 Brewing Company.
Jul 2016 — Jul 2017
Designer - Product Innovation · LPK
Delivered excellence for a wide variety of multi-national brands including US Military, P&G, Target, InSinkErator, Gilette, Smith Dairy, Hyper Pet, and New Riff Distillery.
Recognized for ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excelled at problem solving, creative expression, and pioneering technology.
Adept at visual storytelling; from storyboards to telegraphic, functional design.
Brought several products to market from concept to production.
Won the 2017 LPK Ping Pong tournament.
Served as Key Designer on two teams that won top placing in international contests with Valtra and Michelin.
Jan 2015 — May 2015
Industrial Design Intern · SpiceFire
Seamlessly transitioned between packaging, air care, machine design, and bicycle design projects.
Commended on my execution and creative interpretation abilities.
Clients included Jimmy Dean, Henkel Brands, P&G Brands, Schlage, and Cincinnati Inc.
Fostered ability to multitask in a fast paced consultancy.
Strengthened skills in model making (both by hand and with 3D software/printers), sketching, rendering, and presenting.
Built a bicycle for the company so they could commute between offices/promote their budding business.
May 2014 — Aug 2014
Industrial Design Intern - Global Design Team · Wrigley
Concept sketching and model making for various Wrigley brands including Skittles, Doublemint, Orbit, Extra, and 5 Gum.
Worked on international projects with multidisciplinary teams (USA & China) from concept to production.
Fortified rapid prototyping skills with various machines (Esko Kongsberg, FDM 3D Printers, SLA 3D Printer).
Jan 2012 — Jan 2013
Industrial Design Intern · ACCO Brands: Five Star, Mead, Trapper Keeper
Co-op with New Product Development at Mead - Five Star under the ACCO Brands' umbrella for two non-consecutive semesters.
Concept sketching and model making for Mead, Five Star, and Trapper line of products.
Illustrated company patents.
3D modeling, Photoshop Rendering.
Awarded a patent during my first semester of co-op for product I worked on from concept to production.
Products I worked on are currently available on the market.
Activity
Education history
DePaul University
Pursued Bachelor's of Science | 2008 - 2010
Harry S. Truman College - City Colleges of Chicago
| 2010 - 2011
University of Cincinnati: School of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning
Bachelor's of Science | 2011 - 2016
