Doug B.
Product Visualization Artist
Colorado Springs,
United States
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About
I’m a Product Visualization Artist specializing in transforming concepts, CAD data, and early-stage ideas into high‑impact visual stories. With a strong foundation in 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, and digital material creation, I help brands communicate the value, function, and beauty of their products long before they exist in the real world.
My work blends technical precision with artistic intuition. Whether I’m crafting marketing-ready hero renders, interactive 3D assets, or detailed animations, my goal is always the same: to make products feel tangible, desirable, and emotionally resonant. I thrive in collaborative environments where design, engineering, and marketing intersect, and I’m constantly exploring new tools and workflows to push visual quality and efficiency.
If you’re looking for someone who can elevate product storytelling through thoughtful design, meticulous detail, and a deep understanding of form and function, that’s where I do my best work.
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My work blends technical precision with artistic intuition. Whether I’m crafting marketing-ready hero renders, interactive 3D assets, or detailed animations, my goal is always the same: to make products feel tangible, desirable, and emotionally resonant. I thrive in collaborative environments where design, engineering, and marketing intersect, and I’m constantly exploring new tools and workflows to push visual quality and efficiency.
If you’re looking for someone who can elevate product storytelling through thoughtful design, meticulous detail, and a deep understanding of form and function, that’s where I do my best work.
Experience
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ENGINEERING DRAFTER/TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR
Alutiiq · Full-time
Jun 2020 –
Present
5 yrs 10 mos
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
• Support government Configuration Management (CM) and the TOMA team.
• Update Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) drawings and 3D models from engineering red line drawings.
• Using AutoCAD, Corel Draw, Viso, and other vector software to create new or update illustrations for T.O.’s
• Created 2D exploded views from 3D models using Solidworks for illustrated parts breakdown to be incorporated into the T.O.’s.
• Research available system and documentation as projects dictate, and restructure drawing database hierarchy to accommodate need structure changes.
• Actively supported SNP with the submission and delivery of Mobile Communication Vehicle (MCV) modification drawings from Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) for PDM vehicle modifications.
• Integrate modified documents from KCNSC drafting personal and SNP task lead into the existing system drawing package and modify the overall drawing tree.
• Provide engineering team support locating drawings and needed documentation packages for task including MCV battery charger replacement, ADU W2 cable rebuild, PCPU repair, and display slide rail replacement. -
ILLUSTRATOR/DESIGNER
ENTEGEE ENGINEERING · Full-time
Nov 2017 –
Jun 2020
2 yrs 7 mos
Davenport, IA, United States
• Work with John Deere and Komatsu creating illustrations for product and repair manuals using CREO and Adobe Illustrator.
• Coordinate with John Deere manufacturing engineering to create Illustrations and work instructions for the plant manufacturing team.
• Created a video for the assembly of the John Deere wheel loader for training purposes.
• Designed fixtures for assembly, welding, work holding, special tools used in machining and assembly.
• Determined practical approach to determining tolerance as it relates to manufacturing, assembly, and welding.
• Used computerized design and CAD tools including CREO, SolidWorks, and Inventor to perform job requirements.
• Active knowledge of tool design, machines, engineering standards, procedures, and new technology (materials, hydraulic and/or pneumatic clamping). -
REVERSE ENGINEER
GEOMETRIC AMERICAS INC. · Full-time
Dec 2008 –
Nov 2017
8 yrs 11 mos
Davenport, IA, United States
• Studied existing tool design and extracting that information to determine how the pieces fit together when the original blueprint is no longer available.
• Collected abstracted information and create a conceptual model using CREO CAD software, with each piece of the model explaining its function in the overall structure.
• Worked with John Deere Combine harvester S-Series manufacturing engineers to review the CAD models and test it in various scenarios as a guide for new tooling requirements. -
PRODUCT DESIGN
AMSTED RAIL · Full-time
Oct 2001 –
Dec 2008
7 yrs 2 mos
St. Louis, MO, United States
• Assisted product engineering in creating technical drawings of cast iron side frame and bolster for rail car trucks.
• Created a database for all existing technical drawings and design data to keep track of drawing revisions.
• Produced prototype 3D models for stress and functional test.
• Assisted in defining product specifications and designing fully functional product. -
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
PLANET TOOL AND ENGINEERING · Full-time
Nov 1996 –
Oct 2001
4 yrs 11 mos
O'Fallon, MO, United States
• Designed and created technical drawings for custom automation machine.
• Sourced material and worked with vendors to procure OEM parts and equipment.
• Created 3D concept models and virtual simulations for design review and approval.
• Retrofit mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems for automation machine, jigs and fixture assembly. -
LOGISTIC ENGINEER/ILLUSTRATOR
Boeing · Full-time
Jun 1989 –
Nov 1996
7 yrs 5 mos
St. Louis, MO, United States
• Responsible for the retrofit of the F-15 aircraft.
• Researched and analyzed different F-15 configurations to determine different retrofit changes for each aircraft.
• Procured hardware and tools need to install new equipment.
• Provided to the Air Force retrofit kits which comprised of parts, hardware, illustrations and documents for installing new equipment. -
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MECHANIC
United States Navy · Full-time
Feb 1983 –
Feb 1987
4 yrs
China Lake Acres, CA, United States
• Maintaining and repairing onboard systems, such as hydraulic pumps, auxiliary power systems and more
• Maintaining aircraft landing gear, brakes, pneumatic systems and related components
• Inspecting and replacing hydraulic system components
• Repairing aircraft fuselage, wings, airfoils, seats, wheels and tires, controls and mechanisms
• Installing and rigging aircraft flight control surfaces
• Assembling metal components to make repairs to aircraft exterior.
• Performing daily, preflight, postflight and other types of aircraft inspections
Education
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Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, 4.0
2018 – 2020
Activities and Societies:
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• Advertising Design
• Branding
• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Photography and Editing
• Digital Video and Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Typography
• Web Publishing and social media -
John A Logan College
Asocciate of Applied Science, Computer Aided & Drafting, 4.0
1987 – 1989
Activities and Societies:
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• Manufacturing process
• Metallurgy
• Technical drafting
• Computer graphics
• Materials
• CAD/CAM operation
• Industrial design
• Technical physics
Other experience
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Skills
• ASME Y14 Standards
• CorelDraw
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Solid Works 2D/3D
• AutoCAD 2D
• Cero Elements 2D/3D
Licenses & Certifications
- SolidWorks Associate, Mechanical Design May 2024 – Present
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Age: 63
Joined: October 12, 2020
Last seen: March 15, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Professional working proficiency
Location
Colorado Springs, CO, United States