Kenneth Hill

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Indenpendant Photographer/Indie Filmmaker. Skills: Design and Managerial responsibility with Creative Designers, Modelers, Digital Math Modelers, Engineers, suppliers, outside Product Design vendors, and in-house shop personnel. Experience with both sides of the process of design from creating conceptual and manufactureable ready components at Tier-One suppliers for OEM's, to creating progressive production products at OEM"s working inconjuction with Tier-One suppliers.

Kenneth Hill's Current Company Details
Slate Blue Studio / Design / Photography

Slate Blue Studio / Design / Photography

Designer, Creator and Leader
Kenneth Hill Work Experience Details
  • Slate Blue Studio / Design / Photography
    Owner
    Slate Blue Studio / Design / Photography Mar 2021 - Present
  • Advance Design/Digital Modeling Manager At Nanjing Bordrin New Energy Vehicle Corporation Ltd
    Advance Design Director
    Advance Design/Digital Modeling Manager At Nanjing Bordrin New Energy Vehicle Corporation Ltd Oct 2016 - Mar 2020
    Advance Design Leadership directing the creative styling development of various EV vehicles and platforms for the international market.
  • Whirlpool Corporation
    Creative Design Lead - Sears Kenmore Branded Laundry Products
    Whirlpool Corporation Aug 2013 - Oct 2016
    Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us
    2015/16 Sears/Kenmore Brand Laundry Fabric Care Products
  • Whirlpool Corporation
    Creative Design Lead - Whirlpool/Maytag Brands
    Whirlpool Corporation Sep 2012 - Oct 2016
    Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us
    2014 Whirlpool and Maytag Cleaning Products
  • Whirlpool Corporation
    Creative Design Lead - Sears Kenmore Branded Dish Cleaning Products
    Whirlpool Corporation Feb 2009 - Oct 2016
    Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us
    Directed the creative design of 2012 and 2013 products for Whirlpool Corporation, that fit within the Kenmore (Sears Holdings) brand portfolio line of appliances.-Directed the successful aesthetic development and the current design launch of the 2011 Kenmore line of home cleaning products for Sears Holdings. -Led the push towards quality craftsmanship on 2011 appliances, coupled with new processes implementation for better aesthetics. Best of Innovations Award (Kenmore Bermuda), 2011 CES.WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION PROGRAMS included:2012 Kenmore Elite with refreshened interior components2011 Kenmore Dish models utilizing smaller UI consoles for a freshened design aesthetic2010 Kenmore Elite Dish models with updated capacitive touch consoles and interior wash system components
  • Whirlpool Corporation
    Creative Design Lead - Sears Kenmore Branded Cooking/Laundry Products
    Whirlpool Corporation Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
    Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us
    Created the design of the new Kenmore 6.2 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer and Dryer for Sears Holdings. Responsible for the design of various other Kenmore Laundry Products.Creative Lead of the upcoming 2017/2018 Kenmore Elite Cooking ranges and cooking products, working in partnership with Sears/Kenmore Corporate Design.
  • Kaleidoscope Product Design
    Creative Design Consultant - Navistar International
    Kaleidoscope Product Design Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    Consulting Lead Interior/Exterior Designer for International Navistarfuture heavy duty cab development. Worked closely with overseas engineering qroups to capture concept intent, coupled with tooling/manufacturing/production feasibility. - Produced various solutions for compelling interior components, and exterior packages for future X-Star program- Developed better ergonomic and superior design aesthetics for cab door panels.
  • Ford Motor Company
    Studio Design Manager - Truck/Sport Utility Interiors
    Ford Motor Company Aug 1999 - Jul 2008
    Dearborn, Michigan, Us
    Directed and mentored a 10+ team consisting of creative forward thinking Industrial Designers, Studio Math Modelers, and Sculptors into developing a fresh approach to the interior aesthetics for the 2011 Ford Explorer and 2009 Ford Flex. Directed weekly design AST meetings, provided objective input during management walkarounds, while creating on-time styling solutions.-Total interior design responsibility for the 2008 Ford Escape, 2008 Mercury Mariner, and Ford Ranger Pickups, important keystone vehicles for Ford Motor Company. Participated in key competitive research presentations/events for each program, delivered aesthetic work around solutions for stringent ergonomic/safety constraints, and designed around must-have engineering packaging hardpoints.Successfully followed and completed (birth to pre-production) these total interior programs below.FORD INTERIOR PROGRAMS:2011 Ford Explorer, both cockpit (Instrument panels, doors and seats) and interior hard trim (garnish trim, rear cargo, overhead systems, and deck lid trim.2009/2010 Ford Flex,complete cockpit and hard trim responsibility2008 Ford Escape, complete cockpit and hard trim responsibility2007 Ford E-Series Van Exterior Front Facsia concepts200X Ford Bronco concept interior2004/2007 Ford Ranger cockpit and trim refresh2007 Ford Escape Hybrid New York Auto Show Vehicle (both complete interior and engine bay trim)interior and engine compartment clean up concepts
  • College For Creative Studies
    Adjunct Professor - Transportation Interiors
    College For Creative Studies Jan 1999 - May 1999
    Detroit, Mi, Us
    Transportation Interior Design - Senior Class
  • Lear Corporation
    Principal Designer - Chrysler Focused Interiors
    Lear Corporation 1998 - 1999
    Southfield , Michigan, Us
    Lear Corporation and United Technologies Automotive merged during my tenure.Design Leader and Principal Designer for the theme/production design and surface follow-thru of interior systems and components. -Consulted with client (Chrysler Corporation) engineering teams to co-develop production Jeep products which also included surfacing assessment with outside Tier Two suppliers to ensure design surface intent is accomplished. -Conducted client senior management reviews to assure proper design path is achieved.
  • United Technologies Automotive
    Principal Designer - Chrysler Focused Interiors
    United Technologies Automotive 1998 - 1999
    Studio Creative Design Leader on various products and programs which included the complete design development of the Jeep Liberty production overhead system for UTA's client, Chrysler Corporation. Instrumental in providing Design leadership which secured new business opportunities for UTA.UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAMS: Jeep Liberty production overhead systemGeneral Motors Chevrolet small car interior conceptsAdvance instrument panel concept designs utilizing cutting edge electronic technology improvements
  • Johnson Controls
    Studio Design Manager - Oem Automotive Interiors
    Johnson Controls 1997 - 1998
    Cork, Ireland, Ie
    Creative Design Leader and Manager on various Chrysler Corporation and General Motors interior production components for Johnson Controls. Successfully aesthetically designed and developed full line of overhead systems utilizing practical, functional features, and interior storage products for multiple Chrysler vehicle models.GENERAL MOTORS PROGRAMS:GMC Sport Utilitiy Vehicle rear flexible storage conceptsCadillac large car production center consoleGMC/Chevrolet overhead center storage console concepts (developed deisigns for clay models, renderings for Senior Management reviews and aesthetic sketches of multiple components)GMC/Chevrolet overhead storage consoles with interior lighting (developed deisigns for clay models, renderings for Senior Management reviews and aesthetic sketches of multiple components)
  • Prince Corporation
    Studio Design Manager - Chrysler Brand Interiors
    Prince Corporation 1990 - 1997
    Led Prince's Chrysler Focused Studio design activities and innovation for various products, programs and opportunities. Developed synergy between our client's corporate design studio, and Prince's creative design activities. Successfully designed and developed functional interior components for Chrysler's minivan programs. Creative Design Lead for the refurbishment and complete Interior redesign of Prince's Corporate Air Fleet of G2 and Falcon jets.CHRYSLER CORPORATION PROGRAMS:Chrysler/Dodge (NS) minivan overhead systems production trim and interior storage conceptsChrysler JA vehicles overhead systems production trimJeep Grand Cherokee overhead system and trimJeep Grand Cherokee rear cargo conceptsDodge Viper interior production design (seats and interior center console trim)PT Cruiser (Tall Car) overhead system conceptsDodge Viper Interior trim (overhead system and center spline console trim)
  • Teague Associates
    Senior Design Lead - Boeing Aerospace Interiors
    Teague Associates 1989 - 1990
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Designed and help develop numerous interior conceptual and production products and components for Teague's client, Boeing Aircraft Corporation. BOEING INTERIOR PROGRAMS included :Boeing 757 avionics flight deck surroundsBoeing 777 flexible/reconfigureable seatingAir Canada business class seatingAir Canada In-flight office space solutionsBoeing 757 in-flight cabin monitors and movable class dividersBoeing 777 overhead stowage conceptsBOEING ADVANCE AIRPLANE GROUP PROGRAMS included:HSCT (High Speed Commercial Aircraft) interior conceptsLower Lobe cabin environment and seating conceptsFuture business class cabin environments with in-flight sleeping compartments for long range flightsOverhead stowage design concepts
  • General Motors Corporation
    Assistant Chief Designer - Large Car/Truck Interiors
    General Motors Corporation 1976 - 1989
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Pontiac Interior Design Studio Managing Lead on all Pontiac/GMC brand vehicles, which included conceptual interiors for both production, and concepts for the North American International Auto Show.GENERAL MOTORS PROGRAMS:Pontiac Auto Show concept vehicle interiorsAll Pontiac production interiors (concept sketches, finished renderings, and clay model direction)GMC production interiorsBuick Production interiorsNAIAS Concept Vehicles interiors
  • Detroit Public Television
    Studio Production Designer/Artist
    Detroit Public Television 1975 - 1976
    Wixom, Mi, Us
    BROADCASTING- Designed and developed set/stage designs for various television programs (weekly news shows and daily programming venues), graphic backdrops for news articles, and freelanced as an Art Director for a syndicated local dance program that was filmed and taped in Toronto, Canada, designing the entire set and closing credits.

Kenneth Hill Skills

Product Design Industrial Design Sketching Concept Development Automotive Design Design Strategy Concept Design Product Development Design Thinking Rendering User Research Design Management Design For Manufacturing Concept Generation Photoshop Rapid Prototyping Cad Experience Design Alias Studio Tools Interior Design Indesign Service Design User Centered Design Creative Direction Interaction Design Automotive Microsoft Office Strategic Design Product Innovation Illustrator Hypershot Rhino Idea Generation Model Making Powerpoint User Interface Sketchbook Pro 3d Rendering Problem Solving Keyshot Clay Modelling Microsoft Word 3d Visualization Designs Ideation Design For Multiple Retail Price Points Automotive Interior Design Aerospace Interior Design Photography

Kenneth Hill Education Details

  • Art Center College Of Design
    Art Center College Of Design
    Industrial Design
  • Wayne State University
    Wayne State University
    Art And Industrial Design

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Kenneth Hill attended Art Center College Of Design, Wayne State University.

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Kenneth Hill has skills like Product Design, Industrial Design, Sketching, Concept Development, Automotive Design, Design Strategy, Concept Design, Product Development, Design Thinking, Rendering, User Research, Design Management.

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