# Nick Bakovic

> Director of Design at West Office

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

## Work Experience
### Director of Design @ West Office
Jan 2017 – Present | Oakland, California

### Exhibit Designer @ West Office
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Oakland, California

### Technology Manager for the Industrial Design Department @ Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
Oversaw the hiring of CAD lab monitors, maintaining computers and printing equipment, running the Object30 3D printer, maintaining the photography studio and help with any computer related issues in the department from hardware specific problems to advising on CAD models.

### Lunar Rover Design Leader @ Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
Managed the design and manufacturing of the new RISD Lunar Rover, including design decisions on every system, helping team member in resolving issues, checking all components for quality, and ensuring project completion.

### Metal Shop Monitor @ Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
Oversee the shop and make sure no student get's hurt. Provide help with any metal work questions ranging form sheet metal formation to advanced machining.

### Model Shop Monitor @ Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
Oversee the shop, making sure that students are using all the equipment correctly and safety. Assist in making design decisions and providing help in creating models ranging from simple foam and works like models to finished prototypes.

### Product Photography T.A. @ Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
Assisted the professor in communicating the principals of successful photography and lighting. Explained to students how to use various photographic equipment including full frame cameras, to strobe and tungsten lights, exposure meters, photography software, etc.

### Wood Shop Monitor @ Rhode Island School of Design
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
Overseeing the wood shop and maintaining a safe work environment for students while providing assistance and advice for the use of any wood working equipment.


## Education
### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA in Industrial and Product Design
Rhode Island School of Design


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nickbakovic
- Website: http://www.nickbakovic.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-08