Madelaine Afshar: CONTRACT DESIGNER in Denver , CO

Established market demographic and • Sourced materials and manufacture associated client / customer needs • Constructed spec pack • Worked with design co designer to arrive on a • Made appropriate revisions final concept

• Market research and concept development for • Worked closely with lead designer and new lumbar packs president of company • Creating spec pack for manufacture • Met deadlines and quick turnarounds • Sourcing materials, hardware and fabrics

Worked with design team on 3 soft-good • Frequently met with design director to products including backpacks, vests, and establish design intent and direction hydration packs • Created mood boards to assist in concept • Created Illustrator line work for factory meetings production of backpacks and soft-good items • Created new concepts for Fall 2020 • Prototyped concepts backpacking line • Met with vendors

• Responsible for product knowledge • Mechanical experience • Informative and friendly customer service • Identifying and conceptualizing solutions • Knowledge of POS systems for customers needs. • Scheduling employees • Promoting the love of cycling and wellness

Designed prosthetics for furry/feathery/ • Managed account information including scaly clients utilizing emerging 3D printing client inquiries, time lines and dates technologies • Met deadlines under budget • Created CAD models based on individual • Responsible for hardware, and soft good client specifications selections • Lead design team direction based on the needs • Frequently collaborated with on-site of individual clients Veterinarian to optimize efficiency and • Executed and delivered final designs to clients quality of designs. using 3D printed parts, and soft good features • Corresponded with clients via Skype and • Improved existing designs email • Designed and prototyped custom harnesses, • Field Tested final designs leashes and collars

• Lead Designer of Kargo gear bags • Frequently traveled to Colorado factories, • Designed 3 full collection gear bags for working closely with the manufacturers. vehicles including the heirloom collection • Interacted with suppliers and developers • Co Designer of Alexxander Co. Bag collection to source appropriate materials • Researched client market to narrow direction • Conducted research on industry trends • Presented final ideation concepts to client and current product function • Responsible for hardware, and fabric selection • Made in depth tech packs for clients

Responsible for creating digital and • Lead repair specialist for Topo Designs' analog patterns specific to manufacturers products specifications • Responsibly repaired equipment • Prototyped concepts for companies such as • Met weekly deadlines for repairs Topo Designs, Steele Industries and ATC • Handled inflow and outflow of warranty • Finalized designs for manufacturability products • Communicated potential delays or issues with clients and team members. PRODUCT DESIGNER Contact information 303.884.0547 madelaine.afshar@gmail.com Denver, Colorado EXPERIENCE continued