I'm Brent Wickham, a design operations leader with over 13 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and optimizing creative processes in industrial design and consumer goods. I have a proven track record of streamlining workflows, reducing project timelines, and aligning design strategies with business objectives. I excel at leveraging advanced tools and fostering collaboration to deliver manufacturable, innovative solutions. I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving stakeholder engagement, and building design systems that scale from concept to production.…

Brent Wickham

I'm Brent Wickham, a design operations leader with over 13 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and optimizing creative processes in industrial design and consumer goods. I have a proven track record of streamlining workflows, reducing project timelines, and aligning design strategies with business objectives. I excel at leveraging advanced tools and fostering collaboration to deliver manufacturable, innovative solutions. I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving stakeholder engagement, and building design systems that scale from concept to production.…

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I’m Brent Wickham, a design operations leader with over 13 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and optimizing creative processes in industrial design and consumer goods. I have a proven track record of streamlining workflows, reducing project timelines, and aligning design strategies with business objectives. I excel at leveraging advanced tools and fostering collaboration to deliver manufacturable, innovative solutions. I am passionate about mentoring teams, driving stakeholder engagement, and building design systems that scale from concept to production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Operations Lead at Hydra Design Labs
January 1, 2020 - Present
Coordinated cross-functional design teams and led visualization for automotive startup programs, driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Streamlined design workflows for Lordstown Motors’ Endurance pickup truck, integrating creative and engineering requirements to accelerate development. Creative and strategic lead for HMI development on Lordstown Motors’ Endurance. Conceptual HMI project lead. Implemented VR and mixed reality systems for client-facing design reviews, enhancing stakeholder engagement and decision-making processes. Mentored a team of 5 designers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across 3 automotive programs.
Design Lead (Consulting) at Telemetri LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed design and branding for automotive and consumer goods, optimizing processes and driving market impact. Led design engineering operations for 34 automotive aftermarket parts, implementing advanced CAD tools and rapid prototyping/3D Printing to reduce iteration time and boost sales by 40% for Racing Sport Concepts. Revamped branding and packaging for NEXGEN detailing products, increasing online engagement and sales through user-centric design. Managed vendor relationships and budgets for consumer product prototyping, saving costs through strategic resource allocation.
Design Surfacing Director at Rivian Automotive
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Oversaw CAD surface development for electric vehicle programs, aligning design with engineering and brand objectives. Directed surface development for Rivian/Amazon Electric Delivery Vehicle, collaborating with 13 designers and 4 engineering teams to meet aggressive timelines. Developed CAD standards and prototyping management that reduced design iterations, enhancing operational efficiency. Managed offshore modeling suppliers, ensuring 100% accuracy of final production CAD data.
Studio Manager/Design Operations at Technicon Design
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Led a global CAD design studio, driving operational excellence and revenue growth for automotive and consumer product clients. Built and mentored a 20-member international design team, delivering successful programs for Volvo Trucks and Daimler Trucks. Oversaw $2.5M annual design service revenue, securing long-term client contracts through strategic relationship management. Optimized workflows for commercial vehicle projects (e.g., Volvo VNL, Freightliner Cascadia), streamlining project timelines. Diversified studio portfolio into consumer goods (e.g., Jacuzzi, Electrolux), aligning designs with sustainability and market trends. Coordinated project collaboration between Technicon global design studios in the US and Europe.
Senior Digital Designer at General Motors
December 31, 2013 - September 25, 2025
Led digital modeling for advanced design projects in a fast-paced studio. Spearheaded exterior modeling for Chevy Tru 140S concept, showcased at 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Mentored junior designers, improving team efficiency and creative output.
Various Design Roles at Mitsubishi Motors R&D; Metalcrafters Inc.; Isuzu Motors America; Milai Corp.
December 31, 2009 - September 25, 2025
Held design and fabrication roles focusing on CAD modeling, concept development, and automotive design for OEMs and global markets.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Art Center College of Design
September 5, 1994 - September 25, 1997

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics