Sudeep K.

Experience

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  KP LLC

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Co-Founder

  An early business venture and an immersive learning experience. Alongside my co-founder, we learned the basics of creating a product from scratch, marketing campaigns, and providing a luxury experience for the customer. Led the design process - from sketch, samples, refinement, production, and assembly. Contributed to the marketing by creating visuals for social media and for the website Facilitated daily business operationsClosed business to pursue ArtCenter

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  The CarLab

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Intern

  -Conducted in-depth market research, design briefs, strategic product planning. -Experience with: Subaru, Audi, Hyundai, Ferrari & Spotify-Hosted vehicle testing events for automotive journalists-Held design Clinics for early full-size production clay model of the 2022 Subaru WRX

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  ArtCenter College of Design

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Teacher Assistant

  Stuart Macey's Vehicle Architecture class

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  Art Center Miata Club

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Co-Founder

  Co-Founded alongside Jiawei XuA group of like-minded enthusiast Enjoyed driving events and social meets One of our highlights was getting the opportunity to tour The Vault at the Mazda Design studio in Irvine, CA. Thanks to Ken Seward, Eric Noble & Franc Yarde for making it happen.

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  Ford Motor Company

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Lincoln Sponsored Project
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  Hollywood Hills Creative Platform

  May 2021 - Dec 2021

  Exterior Design Intern
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  ArtCenter College of Design

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Peer Coaching
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  Sudeep.Studio

  Aug 2021 - now

  Freelance

  Supporting clients with Concept Ideation & rendering, 3D Modeling and VisualizationContributed to a start-up production vehicle- Supported with production theme ideation, 3D Models, and Brand ID Strategy

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  Hollywood Hills Creative Platform

  Aug 2022 - now

  A micro-mobility solution inspired by and designed for Okinawa, Japan. From theme selection to full-size development/component design, I provided 2D & 3D assets for design and engineering leadership. Utilized an entirely digital process with full-size verification models. Client: AIM Co., LtdDesign Leadership/Team: Shiro Nakamura, Marek Djordjevic, Mamoru AokiInterior Design: Felipe Garcia I supported from theme selection to full-size development/component design, providing 2D & 3D assets for design and engineering leadership. Utilized a clay & digital approach for this project. Client: AIM Co., LtdDesign Leadership/Team: Shiro Nakamura, Marek Djordjevic, Mamoru Aoki, Satomi Maruyama, Osamu Shikado Interior Design: Felipe Garcia

  • Designer

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Lead Designer - Exterior - AIM EV Micro 01

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Lead Designer - Exterior - AIM EV Sport-01

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023