Nathaniel Waller

A graduate of the University of Houston having obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial/Product Design, I specialize in the utilization of mixed media and technical applications to excel in such areas as graphic design, interaction design, branding, concept development, and production execution.

Exhibit & Design Fabricator/ Event Coordinator

NASA Johnson Space Center

May 2022 - Present

Houston, Texas, United States

•Collaborated between NASA internal departments to plan and execute events with up to 1000+ attendees such as conventions, media appearances, television announcements, corporate events, and public outreach
•Utilized graphic design, CAD, rendering software, fabrication skills, and other design methods to create innovative physical and digital projects benefiting NASA's mission and infrastructure

•Communicated and coordinated with external vendors to produce specialized displays, custom fabrications, and models to be applied in various events, exhibitions, and departments of NASA

•Created plans, staged, and aided in setup and teardown of external public outreach events as well as events within the NASA organization

•Conducted site visits, created schematics, and developed proposals to be presented to clients

Freelance Designer

NW Designs (Independent) 

Aug 2021 - Present

Houston, Texas, United States

• 3D and 2D CAD modeling services
• Graphic and digital design services
• Product and brand development assistance
• Production of product dimensional drawings
• Creation of computer generated product renders and videos

Designer

RH

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Houston, Texas, United States

•Designed and developed individual product and spatial designs, considering the architecture, the environment and the client’s lifestyle

•Maintained consistent communication with various clients to ensure the highest quality of service  

•Utilized various programs such as CAD, Adobe, and other design programs to convey ideas and effectively visualize designs to the clients 

Lead Build Chair

Frontier Fiesta- University of Houston 

Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

Houston, Texas, United States

• Designed, developed, and constructed custom site build projects for University of Houston's annual Frontier Fiesta
• Managed and Coordinated 100+ student volunteers to effectively and cohesively complete tasks
• Budgeted and managed finances for the project through all phases of execution
• Drafted blueprints and CAD renderings for permit approvals, design visualization, and for construction use

University of Houston
Bachelors of Science in Industrial and Product Design
2017 - 2021