I’m a seasoned freelance designer with over 10 years experience and a number of products successfully launched. I run my own design consultancy and teach industrial design skills at the college level…

Jake Rynkiewicz

I’m a seasoned freelance designer with over 10 years experience and a number of products successfully launched. I run my own design consultancy and teach industrial design skills at the college level…

Available to hire

I’m a seasoned freelance designer with over 10 years experience and a number of products successfully launched. I run my own design consultancy and teach industrial design skills at the college level

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 1, 2021 - Present
Currently teaching multiple industrial design courses focused on sketching, 3d modeling, and design process. Developed new curriculum while coordinating the introductory design sketching course.
Founder, Designer at Concentric LLC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Founder and designer leading industrial design consultancy in Chicago with notable partners including mHub HardTech, Kraft-Heinz, United Airlines, Kleenex, Marmon.
Industrial Design, Prototyping at Enedym
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Industrial design and prototyping work.
Industrial Design, Prototyping at Ascent Integrated Tech
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Industrial design and prototyping work.
Industrial Design, 3D Visualization at SymGym
July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Industrial design and 3D visualization.
Industrial Design, Prototyping, Engineering at IntuiTap
July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Industrial design, prototyping, and engineering.
Industrial Design, Prototyping at Design Experience Lab
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Industrial design, prototyping.
Packaging Design, 3D Visualization at Whitehouse Uprising
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Packaging design and 3D visualization.
Packaging Designer at Fuseneo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Packaging design for various programs with Starbucks; ideation and prototyping.
Instructor: Rhino, Solidworks, Creo at Design Engine
January 1, 2016 - Present
Instructed professional industrial designers and engineers on best practices of 3D modeling and problem solving; produced video tutorials.
Freelance Industrial Designer at Lightbulb LLC
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Collaborated on design deliverables such as sketches, renderings, models, and research documents for client projects.
CAD Design Associate at Casting House
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Designed custom engagement jewelry using Rhino 3D; produced printed materials for trade show displays.
Custom Jewelry Designer at The Nexus Design Studio
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Led a small team in design of the 2009 Miss USA Crown and personally managed its fabrication with an overseas manufacturer.
Industrial Design Intern at Aerosport Modeling
June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Created 3D printed SLA models with Solidworks; contributed design sketches.
Industrial Design Intern at Priority Designs
June 1, 2007 - August 31, 2007
Worked with experienced designers on live client projects.
Shop Assistant at Brooks Stevens Design
June 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Learned manufacturing processes by preparing prototype models for injection molding.

Education

Masters of Design at University of Illinois at Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BFA at Columbus College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

IDSA Graduate Student Merit Award: Midwest
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
NextGen Cup Challenge Runner Up
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Core77 Featured Designer
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Metropolis NexGen Runner Up
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Scholastic Silver Key Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level