The work of
Kaitlin York
Hi There
I am an Industrial Designer who came from years in the kids’ toy and furniture industry where I worked with brands like Disney, Neiman Marcus and Target to bring over 50 products to market. From there I have enjoyed applying that mindset of designing for the unassuming and open minded to design the products of tomorrow. I graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Industrial Design and a minor in Sustainability Studies.
Enthusiastic and dedicated, I strive to always be working on projects where I can grow, develop, and make an impact. With a strong skill set and relevant experience, I believe I bring creative ideas and successful solutions to the table. Take a look through my work and let me know if I can help you with your product design needs.
Work Experience
Director of Product Design & Dev.
Carolina Pet COmpany
March 2023- Present
Overseeing and designing product development for pet beds and pet accessories for in their house brand as well as licensed partners including Pendleton, Shinola, and Body Glove. Coordinating with suppliers for start to finish design and development.
Design Consultant
University Furnishings
July 2023- Present
Working to design updated furniture solutions for student housing and apartments. As well as working hand in hand with developers to consult on small space living solutions and furniture.
Freelance Industrial Designer
SEI Furniture
October 2023- Jan 2024
Working to design Furniture that will stand out in a crowded furniture market. Analyzing future trends and home styles to design towards future needs.
Contract Industrial designer,
Goba Sports Group
June 2023- October 2023
Bringing new ideas and innovative outdoor products to help Goba expand their product line past their popular Springfree trampoline.
Industrial Designer II
Modus Applied Innovations
May 2021- November 2022
At modus I joined a small team ready to innovate on the future. In my time there I jumped into the world of electric mobility solutions, transportation design, marine design, emerging technology, UI/UX, virtual reality and future solutions. In my role I worked with clients and engineers to innovate new ideas and make ideas a reality.
SR. Industiral Designer, Kidkraft
April 2018- May 2021
After beginning my career at Kidkraft, I moved up to Sr. Designer and became design lead for the dollhouse category as well as had the opportunity to mentor associate designers and interns. I managed projects cohesively across all departments to ensure that the design intent, perceived value, marketability, and play value were correct for the SKU all while retaining a core sense of the company brand identity. I also worked closely with licensees like Disney and American Girl.
Education
Auburn University
2012-2016
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Minor in Sustainability Studies
Summa Cum Laude
Honors Scholar