Hi, I’m Keivan Fotoohi, a senior Industrial & 3D Product Designer with over 20 years of experience designing consumer products, building 3D models, and creating photorealistic renderings for major brands. I love taking ideas from concept to production, weaving human factors, ergonomics, and user experience into every product while ensuring manufacturability for mass production. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy exploring new tools and tech, including AI, to accelerate development and visualization. My work spans from trend boards to engineering designs, enabling faster iterations and compelling investor presentations.

Keivan Fotoohi

Hi, I’m Keivan Fotoohi, a senior Industrial & 3D Product Designer with over 20 years of experience designing consumer products, building 3D models, and creating photorealistic renderings for major brands. I love taking ideas from concept to production, weaving human factors, ergonomics, and user experience into every product while ensuring manufacturability for mass production. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy exploring new tools and tech, including AI, to accelerate development and visualization. My work spans from trend boards to engineering designs, enabling faster iterations and compelling investor presentations.

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Hi, I’m Keivan Fotoohi, a senior Industrial & 3D Product Designer with over 20 years of experience designing consumer products, building 3D models, and creating photorealistic renderings for major brands. I love taking ideas from concept to production, weaving human factors, ergonomics, and user experience into every product while ensuring manufacturability for mass production.

I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy exploring new tools and tech, including AI, to accelerate development and visualization. My work spans from trend boards to engineering designs, enabling faster iterations and compelling investor presentations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Tabletops Unlimited
May 1, 2017 - Present
Designed 100+ consumer products for Walmart, Costco, and Macy’s. Led 3D rendering and rapid prototyping, accelerating product development cycles by 30%. Created trend/mood boards to align designs with market trends and consumer needs. Developed engineering designs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and KeyShot, ensuring manufacturability with injection molding, die casting, and machining processes. Applied color, texture, finish, and graphic design principles to enhance product aesthetics. Collaborated with marketing and engineering teams to create compelling visual presentations for investors and product line reviews.
Lead 3D Designer at DreamWorks Animation
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Designed and rendered merchandise products for blockbuster films including Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. Developed 3D store environments for retailer presentations (Walmart, Target, Costco). Produced photo-realistic prototypes for corporate investors and marketing teams.
3D Artist/Animator Consultant at Disney Consumer Products
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014
Created 3D models and animations for merchandise tied to Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Classics. Designed in-store retail dioramas and promotional product visuals. Developed high-quality assets for corporate strategy presentations.
3D Artist/Animator Consultant at NBC Universal Studios
June 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Designed 3D dioramas and retail store displays for Jurassic Park and Minions merchandise. Provided high-end 3D renderings for branded products and promotional campaigns.

Education

SBFA at Cal State University Northridge
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
3D Animation & Visual Effects Certification at Gnomon School of Digital Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Qualifications

SBFA (Radio, TV, & Film)
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
3D Animation & Visual Effects Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods