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.
Driven by a passion for creativity after an established technical career, he shifted trajectory and went on to receive his MFA Industrial Design SCAD, Creating 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.
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Learn through shared experiences.
Draw inspiration from natural & built environments.
Improve everyday moments through design.
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Creating lasting impact by remaining user centered.
Building value through insights-based innovation.
Mapping success through holistic strategy.
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Product development for multi-tier brand strategy.
Global partnership for end-to-end design programs.
Systems approach based on engineering foundation.