Maricar is an Industrial Designer with 8 years of experience spanning consumer goods, electronics, gaming peripherals, audio products, and furniture. Skilled in end-to-end product design (concept to production, packaging, branding, supplier collaboration with Chinese manufacturers) and proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, Autodesk Fusion (3D CAD), KeyShot, and AutoCAD (basic).

>8 years of experience spanning consumer goods, electronics, gaming peripherals, audio products, and furniture. 
>has experience with product design from concept to production, packaging, branding, and supplier collaboration (including Chinese manufacturers).
 
Employment
Kuiper Ventures LLC (Jan 2024 – May 2025) / Industrial Designer
Line of Business/Product: Plush furniture (US-based, Australian-owned)
Design and develop furniture products and branding elements.
Created product designs, including furniture concepts and branding materials.
Managed supplier communications (mainly Chinese manufacturers), including in-person supplier meetings in China.
Participated in sprint planning and regular project updates.
Reason for Leaving: 80% company layoff due to tariff issues; reduced from 20 employees to 3 core members.
 
 
Sunnies Inc. (Jan 2024 – Jul 2024) /Industrial Designer (part-time)
Line of Business/Product: Merch & packaging (Philippines)
Merch and packaging design for retail brand.
Designed packaging and merchandise collaterals.
Reason for Leaving: Part-time role taken before joining Kuiper Ventures full-time.
 
Music Tribe (Oct 2023 – May 2024) / Industrial Designer (contract)
Line of Business/Product/Country: Audio products (Philippines)
Audio product design and development.
Designed and refined product concepts for amplifiers and related items.
Reason for Leaving: Contract engagement completed.
 
Hanmi Micronics (Nov 2021 – Aug 2023) / Industrial Designer
Line of Business/Product: Gaming peripherals (Philippines)
Developed gaming peripherals such as keyboards and mice.
Delivered production-ready CAD models validated by engineering teams and 3D printing.
Reason for Leaving: Transitioned to freelance opportunities.
 
 
Motive Fit: Prefers long-term roles aligned with her specialty in product and industrial design.
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, Autodesk Fusion (3D CAD), KeyShot, Autodesk AutoCAD (basic)
Employmet: Full Time
Shift: Ok with AU hours
Timetracker: Ok to use
Availability: ASAP
Previous Rate: $3,100 USD/month
Asking Rate: $3,200 USD/month