Hi, I’m Mason Rinehart, a Senior Product Designer with over 13 years of experience turning physical consumer products from concept to full-scale production. I’m also the founder of Squad Marks LLC, a globally distributed tabletop gaming brand with multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. I blend creative vision with real-world manufacturability to deliver innovative, production-ready products that meet the standards for mass retail.

Mason Rinehart

Hi, I’m Mason Rinehart, a Senior Product Designer with over 13 years of experience turning physical consumer products from concept to full-scale production. I’m also the founder of Squad Marks LLC, a globally distributed tabletop gaming brand with multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. I blend creative vision with real-world manufacturability to deliver innovative, production-ready products that meet the standards for mass retail.

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Hi, I’m Mason Rinehart, a Senior Product Designer with over 13 years of experience turning physical consumer products from concept to full-scale production.

I’m also the founder of Squad Marks LLC, a globally distributed tabletop gaming brand with multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. I blend creative vision with real-world manufacturability to deliver innovative, production-ready products that meet the standards for mass retail.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Senior Product Designer at Squad Marks LLC
February 1, 2018 - Present
Founded and scaled a tabletop gaming accessory company sold worldwide; built brand identity, e-commerce store, and social media presence; coordinated events and trade show booths to grow customer base; designed tabletop gaming accessories used globally; achieved $45K+ in Kickstarter funding through a successful campaign.
Senior Industrial Designer at Jansy Packaging
July 1, 2016 - October 1, 2023
Created packaging and POP displays for LG, Kate Spade, and other high-profile clients; led brainstorming, sketching, and prototyping sessions; engineered multi-material display units for retail and exhibitions; managed client meetings, project timelines, and coordinated manufacturing.
Lead Industrial Designer at Beyond Vape
April 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Designed hardware, displays, and packaging for a fast-growing vape brand; integrated influencer feedback into trend-forward product development; authored product documentation for consistent overseas production.
Production Renderer at Brasstech
July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2025
Produced photorealistic product renders for marketing and e-commerce; developed automation scripts to reduce render time by 40%; maintained and expanded render library, including finishes, models, and materials.
Industrial Designer at Bokah Blocks
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2015
Worked directly with the CEO to bring Bokah Blocks to life; designed wooden building block toys and packaging; implemented production equipment; collaborated with influencers and photographers to tell the Bokah Blocks story; sourced materials from local and overseas manufacturers; 2D and 3D CAD design, SolidWorks and Fusion 360; Adobe Creative Suite; KeyShot rendering; rapid prototyping; product development; packaging and trade show design.

Education

BS of Industrial Design at The Art Institute - Orange County
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012

Qualifications

Crowdfunding Campaign: Andromeda Tactical Lighting (2012)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Crowdfunding Campaign: Battle Ready Terrain (2023)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment