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Michael Tiex

Senior Industrial Designer
Three Hills,AB
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Michael Tiex

Summary

Innovative Industrial Designer with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective design solutions across various industries. Expertise in specialized software, prototype sketching, and presenting designs to stakeholders has led to enhanced product quality and user experience. Successful collaboration with engineering and product management teams ensures the harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics in all projects. Committed to driving continuous improvement in design processes and outcomes.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Henderson Playground
Simcoe, Ontario

Senior Industrial Designer
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Presented designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discussed need for modification.
  • Directed and coordinated fabrication of models or samples from sketches.
  • Optimized parts for manufacturability using 3D printing technology and CNC machining techniques.
  • Performed detailed inspections of finished products to verify conformance with quality standards.
  • Modified and refined designs to conform with customer specifications, production limitations or changes in design trends.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop prototypes and test samples for various projects.
  • Utilized 3D scanning technology for reverse engineering applications when needed.
  • Investigated product's safety and handling qualities and ways of distribution, usage and maintenance.
  • Created CAD models of components and assemblies to ensure manufacturability of the product designs.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with team members to generate new ideas for product development projects.

Atlantis Research Labs
Calgary, Alberta

Head of Design
04.2022 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Designed creative packaging and box art for products of various sizes and shapes.
  • Identified opportunities for automation within the design process to streamline production timescales.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define user experience requirements and develop designs that met those needs.
  • Organized and headed brainstorming sessions to flush out prospective product ideas.
  • Worked with creative directors to develop design solutions.
  • Advised senior management on topics related to design strategy or processes.
  • Reviewed illustrative material to determine conformance to standards and specifications.
  • Translated marketing objectives into creative strategies, designs and plans.
  • Provided creative direction for projects from concept through completion, leading brainstorming sessions and workshops.
  • Coordinated with engineers and suppliers to move ideas into production.
  • Approved art layouts, copy design and illustrative work for publication.
  • Established visual direction of branded marketing material in digital and print.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create variety of graphic designs.

Ford Motor Company
Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen

System Automotive Engineer
04.2007 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
  • Advised on project costs, concepts or design changes.
  • Coordinated and enhanced existing databases and established new databases as part of initiative.
  • Installed and configured operating systems, middleware products and databases.
  • Used analysis tools to develop full system models for evaluating systems.
  • Created CAD models to test design functionality.
  • Worked alongside production teams to coordinate smooth transitions and resolve quality issues.
  • Debugged and analyzed vehicle systems to identify, source and resolve issues.
  • Developed market-specific requirements based on differing regulations, cultures and environments.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in existing designs.

Education

University of Wuppertal
Wuppertal, Germany

Bachelor of Arts from Industrial Design
07-2005

Skills

  • Visual communication
  • Design management
  • Model making
  • Trend forecasting
  • Design strategy
  • Rendering techniques
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Packaging design
  • Prototyping
  • Design thinking
  • Material selection
  • CAD software
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Design research
  • Mockups and prototypes
  • Design process
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Visual design
  • Illustration
  • Branding and identity
  • Design systems
  • Production methods
  • Troubleshooting
  • Marketing

Affiliations

  • Traveling
  • Fitness
  • Ice Hockey
  • Snowboarding
  • Motorsport
  • BBQ

Languages

English
Professional
German
Professional
Availability
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Interests

Traveling

Fitness

Motorsports

Snowboarding

BBQ

Music

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave

Software

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Rhino 3D

Autodesk VRED

Keyshot

Cinema 4D

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

MAC OSX

Catia V5

Timeline

Senior Industrial Designer

Henderson Playground
08.2024 - Current

Head of Design

Atlantis Research Labs
04.2022 - 11.2024

System Automotive Engineer

Ford Motor Company
04.2007 - 08.2020

University of Wuppertal

Bachelor of Arts from Industrial Design

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