# Erik Campbell > Industrial Design Manager at Kensington Location: Redwood City, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/erikcampbell With over 15 years of experience driving innovation and design alongside top industry partners, I’ve lead teams and the creation of products that push boundaries and challenge convention, reaching millions of customers and making a meaningful impact on everyday life. Passionate about making the impossible, possible! Core Competencies: Industrial design, innovation brainstorming, design strategy, creativity, materials and manufacturing, NPD, authentic storytelling, CMF design, soft goods, designer mentorship, user experience and ergonomics and Generative AI R&D. Software Skills: SolidWorks, Keyshot, 3D Animation (Keyshot), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint and Teams, Box, WonderShare Mind Mapping, AI Prompt Engineering (ChatGPT Plus) ## Work Experience ### Industrial Design Manager @ Kensington Jan 2026 – Present | Burlingame, California, United States Senior industrial design department head, responsible for managing ID team members and 3rd party resources, overseeing global strategic vision, innovation initiatives and creative direction, focused on execution as well as brand cohesion and executive facing collaboration. Defining and directing Kensington’s industrial design language, driving NPD growth, and ensuring alignment with long-term and short-term company goals. ### Senior Lead Industrial Designer @ Kensington Jan 2020 – Jan 2026 | San Mateo, California, United States Inventor and Innovator- Consistent track record of generating impactful patentable halo consumer electronic product designs and utility features for customer benefit, competitive advantage and top-line revenue. Design Strategist- Leading Kensington’s future visual identity initiatives, responsible for creating unique targeted solutions for cohesive ID language and directing internal design team and third-party design firms to research, survey, validate and execute targeted design DNA. Directed seven large scale design strategy projects. Brainstorm Leader- Rapid visual sketch artist, 3D CAD modeler, prototype often and present comprehensive manufacturable award-winning products to global customer base and key merchandising partners Apple and Best Buy. Brainstorm topics include artificial intelligence, video conferencing and ergonomics. ### Industrial Design Leader @ Kensington Jan 2015 – Jan 2020 | San Mateo Team Lead Industrial Designer at Kensington San Mateo, Ca. Directly responsible for leading Industrial Design team to support new product development in categories such as wireless power, security, soft goods, ergonomics and desktop peripherals. Dedicated to providing end users with beneficial user experiences and professional grade products that enhance comfort, convenience and productivity. ### Industrial Designer @ Kensington Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Redwood Shores Industrial Design Lead for over 50 SKUS, responsible for daily communication with Asia manufactures, providing detailed CMF documents, ID feedback and manufacturing method recommendations. Meet with high level business partners and new-to-world technology start up firms to brainstorm, innovate and introduce new product solutions to consumers and B2B channels. Collaborate regularly with engineering (ME, EE, QA), global project management, marketing and Asia supply team to enable go-to-market. ### Industrial Designer @ Beeline Group Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Hayward, Ca Conceptualize, design, project manage and 3D model interactive product displays and creative retail environments for over 50 individual projects and more than 30 clients, resulting in the manufacturing and distribution of 15 unique displays worldwide. Created lead design for Sony projector camera display, competing against 40+ companies, winning multi-thousand-dollar contract, and captured future long-term business opportunities with key client. Delivered 3-price point Nike Golf clothing display solutions, modeled within client’s clearly defined work guidelines, that enabled reach to wider consumer base while maintaining the high standard branding aesthetics. Instructed and guided engineering through multiple display design iterations and mock-ups of Thule RFP production and manufacturing specs, successfully aligning with required work order, budget and time line, and ultimately leading to the company’s European division expansion. ### Product Designer @ Koliada, LLC Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 Partnered with Kolliada, LLC industrial engineers to create product user experience through the development of three end user scenarios targeted for a defined audience that resulted in a sophisticated device that has been patented and is currently undergoing user study groups with primary investment company. Product: device that alerts users that their litter box needs cleaning. ### Industrial, Experience, Graphic, and Product Designer @ Erik Campbell Design Jan 2007 – Jan 2012 Contracted Industrial Design services provided for small companies, inventors and entrepreneurs. Specialized training in Solidworks and Cinema 4D, with a proven ability to translate client expectations into inspired, consumer- driven solutions. ### Industrial Designer @ Erik Campbell Design Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 Product Design, Design Strategy, Product Development, Consulting ### Product Designer @ H/W Engineering Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 Consulted with Manutronics and H/W Engineering to hand sketch, 3D model and produce the first wrist strap for PC board assembly workers that actively monitors static released from the body. Defined and implemented end user requirements while integrating electronic components created by H/W Engineering. Wrist strap product for sale through select retailers. thalesesd.com ### Product Designer @ Peel Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 Conduct user research, concept sketches and SLA prototype of universal remote that enables users to control their home entertainment system with a mobile app. Working prototype helped to recruit investors and progress further product development. Iteration of product for sale at Apple Store. ### Graphic Design @ moz designs inc Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Oakland, Ca Concept Ideation, 2D Image Rendering, Photo Retouching ### Product Designer @ Stanford Research Institute Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 | Menlo Park Collaborative product development with Doug Engelbart (inventor of the computer mouse and hypertext) to revitalize original 1960’s keyboard keyest concept using biomimmetic ergonomics inspired by jellyfish. Sketches, mock-ups, and final product rendering for handheld keyset typing device resulted in Gizmodo coverage, articles on over 30 tech review sites and 115 Diggs. ### Product Designer @ Click Away Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 Partnered with H/W Engineering to illustrate patent drawings and envision remote operated dog treat dispenser for competition training and K-9 task force. Patented and in process of licensing with PetSafe. ### Exhibition Design Intern @ West Office Exhibition Design Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 | Oakland, Ca Scale model creation, drafting, research, graphic design, structural collaboration, and 3D CAD design. Contributed to team projects for Henry Ford Museum (master plan), Santa Monica Historical Society Museum (main exhibition), Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (main exhibition). ### Product Designer @ Cranial Medical Systems Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 Worked closely with neurosurgeons to 3D model medical device and prototype a large scale cranial implant for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Patented and seeking investors. ### Product Designer @ The Design Office Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 | Oakland, CA Package design pest control dispenser with articulating dispensing lid design. Product manufactured and original package design is still for sale on store shelves nationwide, under the name Amdro FireStrike. Modeled extensive range of 3D renderings and iterations using Solidworks for client Central Garden & Pet. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design California State University, Long Beach ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/erik-campbell-6b57754 --- Source: https://flows.cv/erikcampbell JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/erikcampbell/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05