Systems design architect bridging physical and digital products. I align user-centered design with engineering, DFM, and platform-scale process — design systems, internal tooling, and AI-assisted workflows that connect design to code. More than 20 years from CAD and mass-manufactured goods through regulated neuromodulation and defense UX to platform design operations at Trimble SketchUp. Fluent enough in the technical stack to build the tooling myself.
Experience
Titles as issued by each employer. From mass-manufactured goods through regulated device software to
platform design operations.
Senior User Experience Designer
Trimble Inc. / SketchUp · Westminster, CO
Apr 2022 – Present
Design ops
SketchUp since Jul 2024; before that, SysQue, Connec2Fab and SmartTools (Apr 2022 – Jul 2024)
Defined end-to-end product lifecycle process using AI-assisted design workflows, enabling collaboration across product, UX, engineering, QA, and leadership.
Built design libraries and publishing pipelines that push icons and components into developer repositories, shortening design-to-code handoff; built internal tooling for the design team.
Led SketchUp modernization research and new interface architecture with supporting artifacts for platform evolution.
Architected hierarchical UI system with atomic components registered against engineering's build system, replacing a flat interface model.
Planned a multi-phase SysQue experience upgrade: an interface refresh first, then a rebuild of several existing tools.
Designed Connec2Fab productivity tools from customer research and feedback, and new SmartTools modules, including a system to request content and report errors.
Worked with the Modus design system team to implement Microsoft Fluent UI.
Product Design Engineer / UX Designer
Sherpa 6, Inc. · Littleton, CO
Jun 2019 – Mar 2021
Human systems
Supported development of US Army and Microsoft Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS).
Designed application interfaces for Watchtower, a tactical MDM solution for military use; provided manual testing support for the Watchtower package.
Designed and implemented a modular edge computing package integrated into a mobile vehicle platform.
Modeled a mesh network traffic analysis package for harsh conditions, providing real-time network health monitoring.
Usability Engineer / UX Designer
Nuvectra · Broomfield, CO
Feb 2017 – Jun 2019
Human systems
Created directSTIM™ DBS clinician programmer interfaces for Parkinson's therapy — FDA-aligned application on shared hardware platform.
Led Algovita® SCS clinician suite redesign and peripheral package for learnability and clinical workflow.
Proposed and designed a self-initiated Virtis™ SNM redesign with no budget; informal prototype testing showed a 62% improvement in task performance.
Developed disposable PNE connector block for intraoperative lead placement; redesigned PPC charging system and implantable devices for cost, usability, and robustness.
UI, interaction, UX, usability engineering, and regulatory documentation across neuromodulation product line.
Design Engineer
Kodo Kids · Broomfield, CO
Oct 2015 – Apr 2016
Product systems
Increased profit margins by optimizing legacy product designs for efficient production.
Directed organizational-wide lifecycle process adopted by executives to reduce redundant effort and improve information transfer.
Ran user research through interviews, observation, and usability testing of prototypes to refine designs before public release.
Carried multiple design projects, large operations tasks, and technical support duties to cover staffing gaps.
Developed precision machining for silicate components; secured phase 1 and 2 government contracts.
Designed and manufactured International Space Station components; built embedded instrument enclosure and software UI.
Created branding, trade show assets, and technical documentation; trained colleagues on equipment and software.
Industrial Designer
MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP · Erie, CO
Jul 2010 – Mar 2012
Product systems
Earned 10 US design patents for rail systems, a fixed carbine stock, and magazine couplers; co-inventor on the MSPAS modular stowage patent application.
Partnered with engineering, testing, and production through tooling; established automated in-house sewing line.
Defined product development process with operations executives; user research and usability testing through release.
Detailer / IT Help Desk
STEELBUILT CORPORATION · Colorado
Aug 2003 – Jul 2009
Foundations
CAD documentation, architectural sales animations, and assembly documentation for customers.
IT help desk, networking support, and promotional graphics for business growth.
Design Consultant
Droid Replicator · Broomfield, CO
Feb 2002 – Present
Product systems
Help clients turn ideas into viable products with design thinking and user-centered methods.
Improve existing products through research and testing of low- and high-fidelity prototypes.
Advise on processes, materials, and equipment to meet product goals and specifications.
Create digital and print graphics that communicate and promote ideas, concepts, and products.
Skills
An overview by area; the experience above shows where each was used. The tools are my
favorites, not the full list: every team runs a different stack, and I adapt to it.
Design systems & ops
Design systems
Design-to-code pipelines
Process design
AI-assisted workflows
Internal tooling
UX & human systems
Interaction design
User research and testing
Medical and defense UX
Embedded interfaces
Industrial design
Concept to production
DFM (injection molding, cut-and-sew)
3D CAD and rendering
Prototyping
Preferred tools
SolidWorks
Fusion 360
KeyShot
Affinity
Figma
Cursor
Claude
Selected projects
Case studies have full write-ups; the rest are short gallery entries.
See all work.
BS Industrial Design Metropolitan State University of Denver · 2007–2010 · GPA 3.7 · IDSA
AS Architectural Design Westwood College of Technology · 1998–2000 · GPA 3.2
Patents
US12604956B2Protective case for portable electronic device
US11399606B2Protective case for portable electronic device
US10820675B2Protective case for portable electronic device
US10327524B2Protective case for portable electronic device
US9480319B2Protective case for portable electronic device
US9300768B1Protective case for portable electronic device
USD668731S1Rail cover index attachment
USD704791S1Rail cover panel with surface texture
USD676920S1Rail cover half
USD691234S1Fixed carbine stock
USD691235S1Rail cover with surface depressions
USD691236S1Rail finger stop with thick base
USD720422S1Magazine link for firearm magazines
USD689581S1Magazine link for firearm magazines
USD670785S1Rail stop attachment
USD667917S1Rail cover with surface partitions
US20130047386A1Modular stowage system (MSPAS); published application, not granted
Recommendations
“Jeremy has solid work ethic/drive for design in addition to being very persistent and passionate about projects he works on. I would recommend him to anyone looking to bring him into their team.”
“Jeremy is a motivated individual who likes to take on challenges to figure out how to make products he is proud of. … He is not afraid to get his feet wet in new territory and works hard to make concrete contributions rather than mindlessly turning a crank. … Jeremy is a solid creative contributor to teams providing a balance of a range of skills to get tasks completed and thrives when given appropriate scope/boundary conditions and sufficient resources to create without any hand holding.”
About me
I enjoy removing the ambiguity between people and technology.
Professional interests3D modeling · Automation · Concept development · Data analysis · Design sketching · Emerging technologies · Learning · Problem solving · Process mapping · Rapid prototyping · Teaching · User research and testing