Hi, I'm Steve J. Aviton, a passionate Senior Industrial Designer with over 6 years of experience specializing in consumer products for public safety and mission-critical markets. I take pride in creating innovative and user-centered designs that significantly reduce user error and enhance the overall user experience. Throughout my career, I've led hardware design projects at Motorola Solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop durable and highly functional radios and accessories. I love working cross-departmentally to turn customer feedback into actionable design improvements, all while managing projects across different time zones. When I'm not designing, you'll find me enjoying music, staying updated on world news, or working on home DIY projects.

Steve J. Aviton

Hi, I'm Steve J. Aviton, a passionate Senior Industrial Designer with over 6 years of experience specializing in consumer products for public safety and mission-critical markets. I take pride in creating innovative and user-centered designs that significantly reduce user error and enhance the overall user experience. Throughout my career, I've led hardware design projects at Motorola Solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop durable and highly functional radios and accessories. I love working cross-departmentally to turn customer feedback into actionable design improvements, all while managing projects across different time zones. When I'm not designing, you'll find me enjoying music, staying updated on world news, or working on home DIY projects.

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Hi, I’m Steve J. Aviton, a passionate Senior Industrial Designer with over 6 years of experience specializing in consumer products for public safety and mission-critical markets. I take pride in creating innovative and user-centered designs that significantly reduce user error and enhance the overall user experience.

Throughout my career, I’ve led hardware design projects at Motorola Solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop durable and highly functional radios and accessories. I love working cross-departmentally to turn customer feedback into actionable design improvements, all while managing projects across different time zones. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me enjoying music, staying updated on world news, or working on home DIY projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Designer at Motorola solutions
March 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Managed hardware design leadership for mission-critical Commercial and Public Safety products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop radios and accessories meeting high standards of performance, durability, and usability. Led customer hardware analysis using methodologies like Dovetail Ai and prototype block models to assess design aesthetics and user functionality. Improved design guidelines by developing and implementing business DNA guidelines through a site-wide portal, enhancing workflow productivity by 15% in three months. Facilitated cross-department collaborations including Human Factors, Mechanical Engineering, UI/UX, and Marketing to address feedback and improve product features such as button tactility. Conducted high-level design reviews, hosted feedback sessions, and recommended improvements. Led product facelift initiatives resulting in a 10% revenue increase from existing customers. Oversaw program management across multiple time zones to meet product goal
Freelance Industrial Designer at Hamilton Beach
December 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Generated lifestyle concept ideation and digital sketches using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro to design home appliances tailored to key user groups. Applied trend-focused Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) strategies aligned with the home appliance market context.
Industrial Design Intern at Tesla Design Center
August 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Supported design team efforts by generating concepts for Tesla's next-generation Powerwall and assisted in daily program duties, including developing dump-seat icons for Model 3 vehicles.

Education

Bachelor's at The Cleveland Institute of Art
August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Government