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Townes Gibson

Townes Gibson

Santa Monica, CA, US

 

About 

I am a Los Angeles-based designer who hails from Readington, NJ. Growing up on the farmland of rural NJ I had always found myself gravitating toward the chaotic city life of New York, seeking a change of pace. When it came time to further my education, I was drawn to Boston, MA to obtain a B.S. in Industrial Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Having developed such a passion for both the quiet countryside and noisy city allowed for me to understand the value in contrasting perspectives. I learned how to design with different viewpoints in mind, finding ways to blur the lines between two seemingly unharmonious cultures. As a designer, I constantly ask myself how I can improve a particular product or experience, and am always looking for opportunities to further my design thinking with likeminded people.

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Employment 

Lucca Antiques, Los Angeles, CA, US, Production Designer

Production designer who oversaw implementation of designs by warehouse employees. Created work orders breaking down specifications, construction, materials, hardware and finishes. Developed and implemented quality control for furniture leaving warehouse for custom orders and LA or NY stores.

Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
 

Twentieth/ Videre Licet, Beverly Hills, CA, US, Assistant designer

Oversaw presentation, upkeep, and layout of showroom at Twentieth. Worked alongside featured designers curating the separate New Gallery to highlight works. Assistant designer for Videre Licet, an in-house product line sold at Twentieth’s showroom.

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
 

Lovepop cards, Boston, MA, US, CAD Designer

Designed and prototyped 3D cards. Sourced, analyzed, and presented market research based on seasonal changes and current trends to reach our target markets. Filled various essential roles as needed for Shark Tank-funded startup.

Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
 

Official LLC, Brooklyn, NY, US, CAD Designer

Designer creating CAD drawings to be implemented by metal fabrication team. Lead quality control of furniture, lighting, and architectural features to ensure products met in-house standards and clients’ specifications.

Jun 2012 - Sep 2015
 

Education 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, Bachelors, Industrial Design

I have a bachelors of Science in Industrial Design with a focus on manufacturing and materials consideration thru technical and practical applications.

Sep 2012 - Aug 2016
 

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