Originally from Buffalo, NY (Go Bills!) Jake's career path has taken him to Rochester, Seattle, Shanghai and the Netherlands.
He has over 15 years of experience in the outdoor, beverage, cycling and design consulting industries. Jake works collaboratively across wide ranging teams & geographies to deliver desirable products and experiences. His award-winning and patented designs have enriched the lives of thousands of customers around the world.
Work:
2023 - Present: Industrial Design Manager | tms
2022 - Present: Principal | Silsby Design LLC
2019-22: Senior Industrial Designer | Rad Power Bikes
2018-19: ID Manager | TRYER Innovation Center @ Starbucks
2013-18: Senior Industrial Designer | Stanley 1913
2009-2012: Industrial Designer | KEK Associates
Education:
2007-09 BFA Industrial Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
Skills & Software:
Design Thinking & Strategy
Product Planning
Concept Generation & Development
Rapid Prototyping
Modelmaking
Sewing & Soft goods
Solidworks
Rhino 3D
Keyshot
Grasshopper
Gravity Sketch
Adobe AI, PS, XD
Figma