I am an Illustrator and Product Designer with 7 years of experience in product design and 2 years as a freelance illustrator. I am currently seeking projects in children’s book illustration, food and branding artwork, and poster design for the music industry. I bring a highly collaborative approach to every project, working closely with clients to meet deadlines and ensure clear, aligned expectations from start to finish.

Will Huskisson

I am an Illustrator and Product Designer with 7 years of experience in product design and 2 years as a freelance illustrator. I am currently seeking projects in children’s book illustration, food and branding artwork, and poster design for the music industry. I bring a highly collaborative approach to every project, working closely with clients to meet deadlines and ensure clear, aligned expectations from start to finish.

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I am an Illustrator and Product Designer with 7 years of experience in product design and 2 years as a freelance illustrator. I am currently seeking projects in children’s book illustration, food and branding artwork, and poster design for the music industry. I bring a highly collaborative approach to every project, working closely with clients to meet deadlines and ensure clear, aligned expectations from start to finish.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director & Illustrator at Box Fort Studio
March 1, 2022 - Present
Directed creative strategy and managed all aspects of illustration, marketing, and web design projects. Produced digital and analog artwork, graphic designs, and character concepts tailored to client specifications and competition criteria. Organized and facilitated booths at art markets, showcasing artwork and driving sales. Partnered with Blick Art Materials and ArtPOP! to produce promotional social media content and custom artwork.
Project Manager [Allsteel & HON] at HNI Workplace Furnishings (Allsteel & HON)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led design engineering team for product launch of Further, Empower Enhancements and Fit; collaborated with internal and external design teams to refine product aesthetics and functionality, ensuring alignment with brand identity and customer requirements. Coordinated prototype development and took lead role in presentations to leadership, showcasing design solutions. Translated customer needs into actionable design briefs, fostering alignment across Design, Engineering and Manufacturing.
Design Engineer at Allsteel & HON
December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Designed concepts for office furniture, ensuring alignment with brand identity and customer requirements. Used 3D modeling tools to visualize and communicate design ideas, bridging technical and creative perspectives. Constructed full-scale prototypes to facilitate focus groups and drive design refinement.
Manufacturing Engineer at Allsteel
September 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Manufacturing engineering role focusing on product development and process improvements for office furniture, ensuring design feasibility and alignment with brand and customer requirements.
Personal Trainer at YMCA
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Part-time personal trainer providing customized fitness programs and coaching.
Product Design Intern at Neal Feay Co.
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Assisted in product concept development, CAD modeling, and design documentation during internship.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design | Minor: Industrial Technology | Major GPA: 3.8 at Iowa State University, Ames, IA
December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Industrial Design at Iowa State University
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail