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experience

 

RUDIS — CMF Designer & Industrial Designer
July 2023 – September 2025

• Lead CMF strategy for wrestling footwear, lifestyle sneakers, and athletic apparel.

• Built seasonal color stories, palettes, and material selections to align with brand identity and athlete partnerships.

• Developed production-ready CMF specs, ensuring color/material accuracy in global manufacturing.

• Collaborated with product design, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive collections.

• Supported Graphic Design team in 2025 with color standards and product graphics (while maintaining core CMF responsibilities).

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Daniel Richard Design & Partners — Industrial & CMF Designer
July 2022 – July 2023

• Designed footwear, apparel, and soft goods for multiple client brands, from lifestyle sneakers to wrestling shoes and athletic bags.

• Created CMF strategies, palettes, and material stories tailored to each brand’s market positioning.

• Conducted trend/market research and competitor analysis to inform design decisions.

• Developed sketches, prototypes, and presentation decks for clients and stakeholders.

• Partnered with engineers and manufacturers to ensure production feasibility and quality.

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UNESCO City of Design — Design Intern
Winter 2021

• Represented Detroit at the Saint Étienne International Design Biennial.

• Explored mobility concepts beyond the personal vehicle through research and speculative design proposals.