Jason Gifford

About Jason Gifford

As the Head of Design (Travel & Trade-work) at 5 Horizons Group, I lead the development of travel and trade-work products. I have over 25 years of experience in technical industrial design, brand development, and overall product design, with a proven track record of creating innovative and distinctive solutions for the global market.I am passionate about learning from the users, exploring new technologies, and imbuing core products with feasible innovations. I also manage and mentor teams to optimize their workflow, performance, and culture, and to align them with the organization\'s vision and goals. Some of my accomplishments include developing the first push-button locking trolley handle and introducing the four-wheeled upright spinner luggage to the North American market. I pride myself on being decisive and executing strategies that steer 5 Horizons Group toward achievement and success.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Design Product Development

   5 Horizons Group

   Sep 2020 — Present · Longmont, CO, US

Education

• Rhode Island School of Design

  B.F.A, Industrial Design Major

  1989 — 1993

• Rhode Island School of Design

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA - ID, Industrial Design

Skills

• Concept Development
• Industrial Design
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Sketching
• Design Thinking
• Concept Design
• Product Development
• Design Management
• Concept Generation
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Bags
• Creative Direction
• Art Direction
• Trend
• Strategy
• Rapid Prototyping
• Fashion
• Brand Development
• Consumer Products
• Leather
• Textiles
• Illustrator
• Brand Management
• Management
• Trend Analysis
• Adobe Illustrator
• Concept Art