Evan H.

Experience

• Senior Prototype Engineer Spin Master · Full-time May 2022 – May 2026 4 yrs Toronto, ON, Canada ➡️ Contributed to the engineering innovation team at Spin Master, focusing on
  the development of cutting-edge toys.
  ➡️ Engaged in early concept development and prototyping throughout the entire
  product lifecycle.
  ➡️ Designed mechanisms and gearboxes for interactive toys, enhancing
  functionality and user experience.
  ➡️ Utilized CAD software for design development and provided support through
  to production.
  
  ➡️ Utilized a multitude of tools and materials for prototyping purposes including
  CNC machining, 3D printing (FDM, SLA and SLS mostly), casting silicones,
  rubbers and foams, sewing plush skins, laser cutting, lathe and a variety of
  workshop tools.
  ➡️ Cost reduction explorations for savings in manufacturing and assembly.
• Industrial Designer Mako Design + Invent · Full-time Nov 2020 – May 2026 5 yrs 6 mos Toronto, ON, Canada ➡️ Design products from concept through to production.
  ➡️ Leverage material and process knowledge to create great viable products.
  ➡️ Design products in line with the clients vision.
  ➡️ Work within an interdisciplinary team of designers and engineers.
  ➡️ Designing a variety of products including soft goods, consumer products,
  consumer electronics, displays, and other smaller projects.
• Freelance Industrial Designer EH Designs · Part-time Jan 2016 – Dec 2021 5 yrs 11 mos Cape Town, South Africa ➡️ create products from concept through to final product
  ➡️ develop full product in 3D CAD from concept
  ➡️ create full technical/manufacture drawings for your product
  ➡️ create quick 3D concept CAD models from sketches and images
  ➡️ create expo and trade show stands from ideation through to implementation
• Industrial Designer Zailab · Full-time Nov 2015 – Jun 2019 3 yrs 7 mos Cape Town, South Africa ➡️ was lead designer on designing and building a custom 6x6 truck which we as
  a team built up completely custom from the drive train up.
  ➡️ designed variety of interaction kiosks
  ➡️ conceptualized products for future development
  ➡️ developed designs from ideation through to production ready products
  ➡️ Lead designer on 3 exhibition stands
  ➡️ travelled to the US for the set up and breakdown of 3 successful expos.
• Industrial Designer XYZ Design · Full-time Jul 2014 – Oct 2015 1 yrs 3 mos Cape Town, South Africa ➡️ designed consumer products for clients
  ➡️ developed manufacturing drawings for products
  ➡️ designed furniture for clients
  ➡️ met with clients and established briefs
  ➡️ designed interactive kiosks from ideation through to production