Jaycee Bulaon

🌟 Industrial Designer Seeking Opportunities 🌟

🎨 BFA in Industrial Design with a strong Graphic Design background.
🔧 Skilled in product development, materials, and tools.
👥 User-centered design enthusiast.
🤝 Collaborative and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Solidworks, and Keyshot.
🎉 Cosplay enthusiast.
🏆 IDSA NYC Member since 2018
🌎 Fluent in English, French, Mandarin, and Spanish.

Industrial Designer Freelance Sept 2020- Present
● Modifies and elevates consumer products across electronics, fashion, and home goods industries
● Operates sewing machines, heat guns, laser cutters, woodworking tools, and 3D printers
● Utilized materials including fabric, foam, and thermoplastics to create cosplays featured on Crunchyroll and VizMedia

Graphic Designer Freelance Jun 2013 - Present
● Visualizes and conveys design concepts through ideation sketches, illustrations, and logos, effectively translating ideas into visually compelling outcomes
● Develops captivating digital and print designs, including advertisements, infographics, and logos, fostering meaningful connections with target audiences
● Exhibits leadership by defining project requirements, scoping projects, and managing milestones for client satisfaction

Product Designer Ingersoll Rand (Sponsored Project) Jan 2021 - May 2021
● Designed a 1/2” drive, pneumatic-powered impact wrench optimizing aesthetics, performance, and value in a competitive $200 market landscape
● Conducted consumer workplace research, identifying user needs, potential enhancements, and safety considerations
● Produced narratives, material boards, and presentations encompassing visual and interaction design, market insights, and contextual interview findings for the Product Management team

Associate Designer Movado Group Inc. (Sponsored Project) Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
● Collaborated with the Vice President of Design and design team to conceptualize and develop a men's sport luxury chronograph wristwatch for BOSS
● Researched the target audience to anticipate emerging design trends in colors, fabrics, materials, and textures
● Leveraged AutoCAD, Illustrator, Keyshot, Photoshop, PowerPoint, rapid 3D development, and Solidworks to create compelling designs and presentations

President Montclair State Car Club Sep 2018 - May 2020
● Amplified Instagram engagement and brand recognition by 76% through strategic content creation and publication
● Spearheaded and managed a small business specializing in branded merchandise (apparel, decals, and 3D-printed keychains)
● Honored with the "Class III Student Organization of the Year" award in 2018 for exceptional leadership and organizational accomplishments

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design Montclair State University Sep 2018 - May 2022

ArtCenter at Night ArtCenter College of Design May 2017 - Aug 2017

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design Bergen Community College Sep 2013 - Dec 2015