Smith Southwestern, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Smith Southwestern, Inc.:

Souvenir products were designed for specific regions and/or states. My responsibility was to research the target region, create detailed 2-D or 3-D illustrations, instructions and material specifications for production, review prototypes created by the factories and make recommendations. My specialty was 3-D product development because I could illustrate a new product with free-hand illustration from numerous vantage points that enabled the craftsmen to precisely sculpt the molds used for mass production. I was also responsible for creating the annual templates for engagement and pocket calendars with all the correct holidays, moons, boxes, etc. All designers were required to use my templates to avoid oversights and typographical errors.

What they like about Smith Southwestern, Inc.:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

product development, illustrator, industrial designer, photo manipulation expertise, architectural design, package designer

Skills

Leadership , Organization , Product Research , Corporate correspondence, Communication skills

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