Eric Von Holten is a Industrial Designer based in Portland, OR.
eric.@ericvonholten.com
Summary of Qualifications
*Trained Industrial Designer with experience in soft and hard goods for the outdoor industry
*Strong sketching and model making skills.
*Experience patterning and sewing samples for testing and factories to counter sample
*Demonstrated ability to translate Project Managers’ needs from design brief into bulk production.
*Proficient in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office, Rhino, Solidworks, and Keyshot.
*Motivated to learn new tools and processes to help improve and streamline design.
Work Experience
Designer - Gerber Gear
November 2017 - Present
Design tools to solve everyday and outdoor problems.
Work one on one with Engineers and Sourcing to create the Product Manager’s vision.
Provide leadership and expertise in the development of sheaths.
Work face to face with domestic and international manufacturers.
Communicate project process and status with team.
Create CAD models to convey design intent.
Prepare annual trend studies and state of industry reviews.
Designer - House of VH
January 2017 - Present
Design bags and hard goods from sketches to tech packs.
Develop soft goods one on one with manufacturer to create the client’s vision.
Manage projects for multiple clients.
Work face to face with domestic and international manufacturers.
Pattern samples for testing and counter sampling
Source materials with mills and manufacturers to meet client specification.
Designer - X Pack Design
May 2015 - January 2017
Designed bags and luggage from sketches to tech packs.
Developed soft goods one on one with manufacturer to create the client’s vision.
Managed Projects for multiple clients.
Worked face to face with domestic and international manufacturers.
Communicated project process and status with clients.
Created CAD models for tooling.
Sourced materials with mills and manufacturers to meet client specification.
Design Intern - Manvil
January 2015 - May 2015
Worked with a graphic designer to create branding for clients.
Created CAD models and renderings to communicate to clients and vendors.
Made mockups out of foam and other materials to ensure feasibility of designs.
Met with manufacturers to ensure proper tolerances were included in the design.
Prepared files to send to manufacturer.
Researched market trends.
Design Intern - SoMA inc.
November 2014 - March 2015
Created presentations and CAD models to communicate to clients and vendors.
Researched market trends.
Tutor/TA/Shop Assistant The Art Institute of Portland
March 2013 - June 2015
Qualified tutor in sketching, Solidworks, Rhino, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
Worked one-on-one to help students understand class materials.
Collaborated with faculty to create content for lectures.
Assisted faculty with in class feedback to ensure maximum comprehension of subject matter.
Helped manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop.Helped fellow students engineer their projects effectively and safely.Trained others on the use of specialty equipment, including laser cutter, 3D scanner and 3D printer.
Education + Awards
BS with High Honors - Industrial Design, Minor in Sustainability The Art Institute of Portland
IDSA Merit Award Nominee
President of the AIPD IDSA Student Chapter
GP100 - Best 100 products 2016 -Silca - Premio Seat Roll - Gear Patrol
Best in Show Interbike 2016 - Silca - Premio Seat Roll - Gear Patrol
Hobbies
Cycling, Camping, Canoeing, Backpacking, Cooking, Amateur Bartending, Drawing, Reading, Fixing things, Breaking things, Traveling, Sewing, Discovering the new and the old, Wearing a tie, Collecting hobbies.