Jessica Hiemer

• Designed physical and digital products for well-known premium brands in the fields of consumer electronics, measuring technology, bathroom furniture and fittings • Research, ideation, concept generation, 3D modeling (Rhino), visualization (V-Ray, C4D), click prototypes (InVision, XD), 3D prototyping and model making • Developed and maintained style guides • Introduced the application of the human-centered design process within the company

• Surface modeling in Catia V5 (tooling data), visualization (VRED) and definition of surface finishes • Closely cooperated with engineering and manufacturing teams, managed data in SAP • Project examples: new window cleaning product, robotic lawn mower - Project examples: https://www.kaercher.com/de/home-garden/akku-fensterreiniger/kv-4-16339200.html https://www.kaercher.com/de/home-garden/gartengeraete/maehroboter/rlm-4-14450000.html

• Involved in product design and development projects from idea to serial production • Research, concept generation, usability testing, preparing presentations, design development (sketching, rendering, models & mockups), CAD modeling (SolidWorks), visualization (Photoshop, Keyshot) • Project management including communication with suppliers throughout the development cycle • Projects fields: strollers, car seats, fun sports, consumer medical, electronics, soft goods and exhibit design

• Was involved in a range of bike related product development projects from soft goods and bike accessories to bicycle concepts • Prepared design research materials, constructed hand-made exploratory models, and generated sketches and renderings for design evaluation • Was intimately involved in an accessory project that was taken from concept to tooling during the internship

• Was involved in 
industrial design and graphic design projects • Trend research, benchmarking, 
ideation, concept sketching, CAD modeling (Rhino) • Participated in the development of 
interior design concepts for a hypersonic plane • Designed the firm’s new webpage