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I'm a visionary industrial designer and design leader with extensive hands-on experience guiding product, brand, and experience design across major appliance brands. I translate consumer needs into tangible, manufacturable products and lead cross-functional teams to deliver bold, scalable solutions across the product development lifecycle. I'm fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Japanese, hold multiple design patents, and have led initiatives ranging from brand architecture to product strategy. I'm passionate about exploring breakthrough innovations and turning insights into helpful, high-impact products that drive growth.…I'm a visionary industrial designer and design leader with extensive hands-on experience guiding product, brand, and experience design across major appliance brands. I translate consumer needs into tangible, manufacturable products and lead cross-functional teams to deliver bold, scalable solutions across the product development lifecycle. I'm fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Japanese, hold multiple design patents, and have led initiatives ranging from brand architecture to product strategy. I'm passionate about exploring breakthrough innovations and turning insights into helpful, high-impact products that drive growth.

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Designer, Creative Director, Product Designer, +3

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I'm a visionary industrial designer and design leader with extensive hands-on experience guiding product, brand, and experience design across major appliance brands. I translate consumer needs into tangible, manufacturable products and lead cross-functional teams to deliver bold, scalable solutions across the product development lifecycle. I'm fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Japanese, hold multiple design patents, and have led initiatives ranging from brand architecture to product strategy. I'm passionate about exploring breakthrough innovations and turning insights into helpful, high-impact products that drive growth.…I'm a visionary industrial designer and design leader with extensive hands-on experience guiding product, brand, and experience design across major appliance brands. I translate consumer needs into tangible, manufacturable products and lead cross-functional teams to deliver bold, scalable solutions across the product development lifecycle. I'm fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Japanese, hold multiple design patents, and have led initiatives ranging from brand architecture to product strategy. I'm passionate about exploring breakthrough innovations and turning insights into helpful, high-impact products that drive growth.

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I’m a visionary industrial designer and design leader with extensive hands-on experience guiding product, brand, and experience design across major appliance brands. I translate consumer needs into tangible, manufacturable products and lead cross-functional teams to deliver bold, scalable solutions across the product development lifecycle.

I’m fluent in English, Lithuanian, and Japanese, hold multiple design patents, and have led initiatives ranging from brand architecture to product strategy. I’m passionate about exploring breakthrough innovations and turning insights into helpful, high-impact products that drive growth.

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Language

English

Fluent

Lithuanian

Advanced

Japanese

Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Industrial Designer, Cooking Category at Whirlpool Corporation

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

Provided strategy, design, and identity support/vision for built-in cooktops, ventilation, freestanding, and slide-in range products across Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, IKEA, and Jenn-Air brands. Led a five-year migration path for cooktops and identified new cooking technology concepts to showcase to executive leadership.

Lead Industrial Designer, Gladiator GarageWorks Brand Studio at Whirlpool Corporation

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Coordinated brand design requirements, including concept ideation, innovation, platform/brand architectures, and visual brand language. Collaborated with sales, brand, marketing, and engineering to develop and propose new products; maintained an idea library and visual migration paths; coordinated prototype development with overseas vendors. Led major initiatives such as the 'Gator Pak' tailgating appliance and Laundry Station explorations, and launched 20+ products.

Senior Industrial Designer at Newell Rubbermaid

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Coordinated brand design requirements for Rubbermaid Home Products, including concept ideation, innovation, packaging, and visual language; partnered with sales, brand, marketing, and engineering; built design libraries and migration paths; supported prototype development and cross-brand collaborations.

Industrial Designer at Kohler Company

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Developed product and visual brand language across Sterling Division for kitchen and bath hardware; contributed to platform architecture, CAD/prototyping, and design reviews.

Staff Designer at Samsonite (formerly High Sierra Sports Company)

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015

Design contributions across Creative Technology & Design Division; supported Chicago-based design sales and cross-border collaboration with Tokyo, Japan.

Lead Industrial Designer, Cooking Category at Whirlpool Corporation

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2016

Provided strategy, design, and identity support/vision for built-in cooktops, ventilation, freestanding, and slide-in range platforms across Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, IKEA, and Jenn-Air brands. Drove a five-year product migration plan, grew market share, and improved manufacturing efficiency by consolidating cooktop platforms, delivering cost savings and brand consistency.

Lead Industrial Designer at Whirlpool Brand Studio

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Coordinated cohesive brand design for Whirlpool Brand freestanding ranges as well as electric, gas, and induction cooktops; developed visual language and platform concepts to support multiple product lines.