David Farkas

Experience

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  Yukfoo Animation

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  3D Artist

  Internship

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  FreshFX

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  3D Artist

  Internship

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  Self-Employed 3D Artist

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  3D Artist
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  InMotion Filmproduktion

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  3D & Post-Production Lead

  In charge of in-house post-production, working on TV commercials for various EU markets.Crafting 3D animated packshots, managing the IT infrastructure and optimising production processes.Software: Autodesk 3ds Max, Blackmagic Fusion, Adobe Creative SuiteHardware: Synology

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  Philip Morris International

  Sept 2015 - now

  Key member of the Prototyping team within the Printing & Packaging Engineering department, working to bring ideas to life through upfront innovation and collaboration.Support internal and external stakeholders in packaging related prototyping activities including technical drawing development, 3D printing and 3D rendering, validating new materials and concepts in Consumer-Research and HUTs (home user tests).---Responsible for project management and scouting of innovative technologies to extend prototyping capabilities, processes improvements and to optimize speed to market. In charge for Project planning, forecasting, team building, KPI reporting and training.---Accountable for EHS (environment, health, safety) and risk assessments.---Continuous First-Aid volunteer, FormaMed certified level 2 IASContinuous supervision of company’s internal Photography Club Show less As Prototyping Engineer working at the Manufacturing Development Center (MDC) I am part of the development team in digital printing directly linking internal stakeholders with production.My core responsibilities include development of technical drawings for die-cut tooling, project costing, project planning & coordination, maintenance of IT infrastructure, KPI reporting, project documentation, forecasting and stock management in SAP as well as supplier & stakeholder management.---Continuous support to In-House Printing department in Prototyping services, Graphic Design, 3D rendering and publishing activities.---As of 2019 I am leading the company’s internal Photography Club, responsible for the budget and organizing regular workshops and events for 50+ members.As of 2017: First-Aid volunteer, FormaMed certified level 1 IASSoftware: Heidelberg Prinect, SAP, Esko ArtiosCAD/ArtPro+, Autodesk 3ds Max, ANSYS SpaceClaim, Adobe Creative SuitePrinters: Gallus Labelfire, 3ds ProJet, Roland LEC330, LEF20, Ricoh Pro Publishing Press Show less Transition from Graphic Design to contribute as a key member in Prototyping services.Together with my team, I am developing innovative packaging solutions from A-to-Z for Philip Morris’s next-gen products, applying Design Thinking to overcome technical challenges. Starting with ideation sessions, continuing with the development of technical drawings, mock-up assembly, Prepress, 3D visualizations as well as 3D printing, I am materializing concepts to a final product.These activities require collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, brand building, product development, engineering, as well as legal when filing for patents.Software: Esko ArtiosCAD/ArtPro+, Autodesk 3ds Max, ANSYS SpaceClaim, Adobe Creative SuitePrinters: 3ds ProJet, Roland LEC330, LEF20, Ricoh Pro Publishing Press Show less Development of marketing campaigns and corporate identities for internal stakeholders.---Supporting the In-House Printing department with strong visual communications for publishing & web, such as graphic designs for internal campaigns, logos, banners, posters, flyers, etc., as well as designs for on-screen communication, video editing and post-production.---Maintenance of internal Web-2-Print system.---Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk 3ds MaxPrinter: Ricoh Pro Publishing Press Show less

  • Innovation Lead - Printing & Packaging Engineering

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Prototyping Engineer - Specs and Creative Services

    Apr 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Design Specialist - Specs and Creative Services

    Jun 2016 - Mar 2019

  • Design Specialist - Prototyping & Printing Services

    Sept 2015 - May 2016