Designer | Engineer | Problem Solver

Bio

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Kirk is an Industrial Designer with over 15 years of design and development across CPG industries, with 300+ unique product launches. He has extensive experience leveraging global teams in delivering innovation and differentiation across owned, licensed, and private label brand portfolios. His passion for developing talent and driving results with a holistic view of business and end user needs has benefitted corporations like Dorel Juvenile, Bradshaw Home and Target.

Kirk initially received a BSc Industrial Engineering at the University of the West Indies, beginning his career in operations and maintenance at bp, and then joining IBM as a consultant. Driven by a passion for creativity after an established technical career, he shifted trajectory and went on to receive his MFA Industrial Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). This created opportunities for collaborations with Newell Rubbermaid, Fossil and Kids2.

He is continuously looking for opportunities to expand his skill set through meaningful design challenges and cross disciplinary partnerships.