Senior Product Designer and Developer

IT & Technology

Founded, own, and operate a product development and packaging design firm. Orchestrate concept development and manage projects related to technical and lifestyle apparel, footwear development, and food and apparel packaging. Specialize in sustainable materials and processes. Support brand messaging, marketing collateral, and publication design. Liaise routinely with both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
* Managed apparel production, design, development, and vendor relations for a mid-sized clothing company.
* Created brand and marketing collateral, including packaging and labels, for small businesses in multiple sectors.

specializing in new footwear design. Developed innovative processes and products for near- and far-term projects. Planned and developed projects, delegated tasks, and collaborated across cross-functional teams, including branding, marketing and vendor management.
* Documented production processes, developed and monitored testing protocols, conducted standards review, and implemented quality assurance.
* Designed and prototyped samples, selected materials and colors, and introduced new product embellishments at different manufacturing stages. patterns and aesthetic treatments.
* Customized products for specific athletes and special projects.

member of the Nike Explore Team

Designed and engineered CPG structural packaging solutions, encompassing everything from point-of-purchase to transportation to the development of entirely new packaging systems. Managed all communication, processes, and prepress activities for Asian production teams.
* Designed and developed new structural packaging for large and small products that enhanced branding, shelf presence, and protection.
* Introduced manufacturers to more sustainable packaging options.
* Representative clients included Home Depot, Huffy Bicycles, Speedo, and The Limited brands.

Structural Packaging Designer

Designed and developed advanced activewear and accessories for cyclists. Selected materials and trims, and created tech packs and bills of materials. Supported corporate branding through graphic design of logos, collateral, and packaging.
* Developed strong working knowledge of a variety of technical fabrics.
* Collaborated with international vendors on the development of accessories.
* Reviewed and catalogued samples for fit and accuracy.

Designer and Developer

Spearheaded full-cycle design of food, beverage, tobacco and healthcare packaging across multiple market segments for one of America's oldest and most respected packaging companies. Worked primarily with paperboard and injection molding.
* Developed point-of-purchase packaging systems featured at trade shows and installed in grocery test pilots.
* Conceived resealable packaging that enhanced product freshness.
* Clients included Coca-Cola, Anheuser Busch, Nestle/Purina, Altria, and other healthcare, pharmaceutical, and tobacco companies.

Industrial Designer

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Laurel Manville: Senior Product Designer and Developer in Storrs, CT

Laurel Manville

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University