Aaron Abbott

About Aaron Abbott

Accomplished, innovative Industrial Design Manager with over 20 years of experience in overseeing and managing product design activities, innovations, and personnel of an organization. Background in product design, program management, Innovation, manufacturing, and team building. Recipient of multiple design awards. Exemplary communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Advanced cross functional interaction with marketing, engineering, and manufacturing to bring products to market. 14 issued patents

Experience

1. Industrial Design Manager

   Midea America

   Apr 2024 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   Leading a global design team that is responsible for designing and innovating appliance products and related UX/UI.• Create and maintain a multi-year product design plan and portfolio.• Coordinate and lead team innovation sessions to find new product and growth opportunities.• Ensure the Design Team works with Technology, Marketing, and Sales to deliver winning products. • Own product development from concept state through product launch.• Develop strategies and plans for successful product launches.• Keep our design team up to date on in home design trends, product design trends, and future technology opportunities.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelors of Science

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Design Management
• Sketching
• Rapid Prototyping
• Industrial Design
• Human Factors
• Model Making
• Alias Studio Tools
• Program Management
• Solidworks
• Brand Design
• Photoshop
• Digital Sketching
• Keyshot
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Brand Development
• Showcase
• Illustrator
• Indesign