Hi, i'M
Nate Jachim.
DETROIT BASED
USER EXPERIENCE,
PRODUCT &
TRANSPORTATION
DESIGNER
User Experience
Professional product design work
UNDERGRAD & PERSONAL PROJECTS
CAD Samples
Work Experience
2020 - Current
Adversarial Cybersecurity Automation Lab
Principle User Experience Designer
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Represent the users perspective in part of a multidisciplinary team looking at ways to improve cybersecurity literacy and combat disinformation.
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Conducted research on the UX of disinformation on and how to counter it. This research has led the publication of two papers in trade publications.
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Created the UI and UX of a new social media application that is design to counter disinformation organically.
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Developing a series of A/B tests to better understand how UI can clarify what is fact and what is disinformation
2021 - Current
Ford
User Experience Designer
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Part of a design team working on a web based global tool for the business and engineering team at Ford.
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Meet with users from around the globe to determines pain points
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Conducted requirements gathering
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Created wireframe to use in user testing
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Created clickable prototypes for final evaluation by the business.
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Worked closely with the development team to insure the end product meet the needs of the business users.
2018 - 2021
Geolean USA
Product Design
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Met with factory workers and sales team to develop lean material handling solutions for customers.
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Heavy focus on ergonomics and user research for the development of design solutions for customers
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Handled the design from initial concept sketches to release and manufacturing of the product.
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Successfully managed up to 20 projects at any given time.
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Taught our design software and design practices to other companies.
2015 - 2018
Emergent Systems
Product Designer
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Collaborated with engineering team to design and build a flying car for Detroit Flying Cars. Participated in the aesthetic and mechanical design, and construction of the aircraft.
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Redesigned headlamps for Polaris during a project with Grakon.
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Led interns to develop an in-house product to compete with Go Pro. Co-inventor on a patent for the product.
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Took on the role of project engineer for three months on an interior lighting project for Volkswagen. Created new icons and visual cues for the company’s AUROS software suite.
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Designed a sleeper cabin interior for the next generation of Volvo/Mack Trucks
2011
College for Creative Studies
Teaching Assistant for
Design Research Class
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Worked with class groups on their design research projects.
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Led brainstorming and breakout sessions with design students.
2014 - Current
Freelance Designer
Product Designer
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ADVANCED AUMPUTE SOLUTIONS - Redesigned from concept to a production-ready level a game-changing medical implant that greatly improves the quality of life for amputees. Worked closely with CEO to develop five other products for amputee market.
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DETROIT FLYING CARS - Working with CEO to develop the next version of their flying car. Supporting DFC with styling, and research and development models
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STEINS BAR DETROIT - Worked with the bar owner to develop the mood of an indoor space and a beer garden in a historic district on Detroit's East Side
2009 - 2014
College For Creative Studies
Model-shop Tech
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Ensured the safety of students through the education and hands-on training in the rapid prototyping shop, the woodshop, and spray booth.
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Operated the laser cutter and assisted with the CNC milling machine.
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Conducted routine maintenance on the rapid prototyping machines
See what I have
been up to lately
CONTACT
Please feel free to reach out to me
if you like the work or would like
to know more about me.