# Dario Choy

> solving problems + manifesting beauty through empathy, creativity, + technical know-how

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/dariochoy

Online portfolio -  https://www.behance.net/dchoy

## Work Experience
### 3D Designer, Product Development @ RH
Jan 2021 – Present | Corte Madera, California, United States
Helping product come to life -- napkin sketches//draft tech drawings//inspo to photo-realistic visualization and beyond

### Adjunct Lecturer @ San Francisco State University
Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
Adjunct lecturer at SFSU's School of Design, Industrial Design - Product Design + Development pathway. 

Courses taught:
Rapid Prototyping [DES 460] 
Technical Drawing I: Intro to 3D CAD [DES 321]
Intro to Polygonal 3D Modeling [277B]

### Industrial Designer II @ Topology
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California, United States
• project lead for VTO (virtual try-on) asset digitization
• development and revision of parametric CAD (SolidWorks) models for mass-customizable eyewear
• project lead for new metal + acetate eyewear silhouettes development
• product renderings

### Lead Manufacturing Technician @ Topology
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States
• managed + refined CAD models of metal + acetate eyewear designs 
• enhanced functionality + usability of design tables thru VBA functions + macros
• improved readability + usability of technical drawings for production by streamlining part views + critical specifications based on operator feedback

### Senior Manufacturing Technician @ Topology
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States
• ensured integrity, accuracy, + manufacturability of parametrically driven CAD models (SolidWorks) for customer bespoke eyewear
• liaised between CX and/or customer + production to best ensure eyewear was being manufactured to the customer's specification + liking
• produced in-context renderings of proposed / requested eyewear changes for customer review
• successfully produced a custom-fit bespoke pair of eyewear for a high prism Rx

### Manufacturing Technician @ Topology
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States

### New Product Development and CNC operations @ DESIGN TRIFECTA, LLC
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, California, United States
• new product development + engineering for batch production
• CAD modeling and CAM programming
• DFM // manufacturing process development
• marketing collateral creation including 3D renderings and technical sheets

### Production Assistant / soft goods production @ Galanter & Jones
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Production Assistant / soft goods production @ Capital Eyewear
Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Manager @ Little Green Cyclo
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco, California, United States
Performed managerial duties pertaining to the operation of a high-volume food truck including training of new hires on company policies & procedures, oversight of everyday operations, inventory, & catering inquiries / correspondence.
·	Established & maintained sound rapport with various market coordinators
·	Helped build catering component of the business
·	Assisted in product development & launch of merchandise
·	Advised on inventory & setup distribution accounts

### Recording Engineer @ Tape Vault Records
Jan 2007 – Jan 2011 | San Francisco, California, United States
Oversaw the day-to-day operation of a music-recording studio. Dealt with client needs and expectations from a creative and technical standpoint. Oversaw & assisted with production of final masters for physical & digital distribution.
·	Maintained studio equipment (hardware & software)
·	Built client base of studio & maintained professional & creative relationships


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Industrial Design; Emphasis in Product Design and Development
San Francisco State University

### Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Electronic Music
College of San Mateo

### Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business Administration and Management, General
Skyline College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-choy
- Website: https://www.behance.net/dchoy

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Last updated: 2026-04-07