Julie Williams
Industrial Designer
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Based Out Of:
Bridgeport, CT
Date of Birth:
September 15, 2000
A Bit About Me
In high school, I was torn on a hard decision between majoring in Environmental Design and Industrial Design. After some thought, I decided to pursue a degree industrial design, knowing that I could bring sustainability to every project that I was a part of. In college, I have taken part in a rigorous academic program, and been involved in a few extra-curriculars. I became the Vice President of the University of Bridgeport IDSA chapter in 2019, organizing and leading events run by the organization, In my free time, I also volunteer for my old high school FIRST Robotics Team, 2053, where I mentor and assist in CAD and Rendering. When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time hiking, reading, as well as sewing. These activities allow me to bring inspiration from hobbies into my work.
EDUCATION
University of Bridgeport - Shintaro Akatsu School of Design
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Summa Cum Laude
2018 - 2022
Work Experience
Design Engineer
Q-Tran Inc.
Milford, CT
September 2022 - Current
Marketing and Creative Assistant
Touch of Eco
Fairfield, CT
April 2022 - August 2022
Design Intern
Celerate
Fairfield, CT
December 2021 - March 2022
Industrial Design Intern
Ontogenetics
Fairfield, CT
February 2021 - December 2021
Design Intern
Safari Sundays
Brooklyn, NY
Winter 2021
- Project Lead - Bringing products to launch. This includes research and development, delegating team tasks, and working interdepartmentally to prepare projects for launch.
- Designing parts for manufacturing (especially aluminum extrusions)
- Creating functional models and prototypes
- Testing designs based on UL thermal and photometric specifications
- Creating installation guides and cut sheets
- Creating innovative LED lighting solutions
- Working on a team to help bring products to launch
- Manage product listings on different channels
- Pitch creative directions to improve customer engagement
- Plan, shoot, and edit product photography and videography
- Outreach to potential e-commerce, catalog, and retail channels
- Create and manage brand social media and public image
- Created different game lists for different audiences
- Gathered and uploaded images for visual-recall games
- Pitched and created on-trend advertisements for various social media platforms
- Gathered market research for comparable products
- Modeled product features in Solidworks to create safer and more aesthetic solutions to childrens furniture
- Rendered products through Keyshot to create “in context shots” before production
-Researched childrens health and advocacy for national outreach
- Gathered market research for comparable products for a leading beverage brand considering a new market space
- Pitched “simple, modern, bright” as key design pillars for product based on research
- Modeled furniture in Solidworks inspired by Safari Sundays logo to build more immersive customer experience in house
- Planned and staged photography shoot for consumer product market introduction
Software
SKILLS
- Prototyping - 3D Printing, Sketch Model Creation
- Machining and Tool Use - CNC Lathe and Mill, Laser Cutting
- Drawing
- Research - Trend, Human Factors, and Market Research
- Product Photography
- Softgoods Spec Creation, Patternmaking, and Fabrication
- Conversational German Speaking
Accolades and Awards
Bridgeport University
Summa Cum Laude Recipient
Spring 2022
2nd Place Design Challenge Finalist
Assa Abloy
Fall 2021
Deans List Recipient
Fall 2018 - Spring 2022
Shintaro Akatsu School of Design Industrial Design Scholarship Recipient
Fall 2018 - Spring 2022
Awarded upon graduation ceremony indicating the "highest possible distinction" for academic excellence
Scholarship awarded to industrial design students enrolled at SASD for showing excellence and potential within their educational design careers
Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence through GPA
- Pitched UI/UX for optimal navigation throughout museum - Used Solidworks and Keyshot to generate in-context and marketing images of design
Design Challenge Finalist
Unilever
Fall 2020
- Pitched innovative refill-based packaging design for contactless deliveries of sustainably packaged, multifunctional products - Used Solidworks and Keyshot to generate in-context and marketing images of design - Worked with graphic designer to present product, branding, and consumer experience to company representatives
CONTACT
I invite you to reach out to me with any questions or inquiries