Nick Trumbo.
Industrial designer and design leader focused on building brands through strong product design, thoughtful user experience, and clear visual identity. With over a decade of experience developing consumer products from concept through production, I bring a balanced approach that connects design vision with manufacturing reality. Early exposure to injection molding through my family’s manufacturing business shaped a practical, production-minded design perspective.
Experience
Munchkin, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA
Manager of Industrial Design | 2022 – Present
Senior Industrial Designer | 2017 – 2022
Industrial Designer | 2013 – 2017
Lead the development of consumer products from concept through production, collaborating closely with engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable products. Manage design initiatives, mentor interns and junior designers, and guide projects through prototyping, tooling, and launch.
Nucleus Core Pro | Freelance Industrial Designer | Dec 2018 – Mar 2019
Led the development and design of a portable fitness device from concept through manufacturing while contributing to the product’s visual identity and overall brand presence.
Helm Fitness | Freelance Industrial Designer | Aug 2012 – Apr 2013
Helped establish the Helm brand through the design and development of its first product, leading industrial design from early concept through production while shaping the product’s visual identity.
46th Street Skateboards | Freelance Industrial Designer | Dec 2011 – Apr 2012
Designed and developed the brand’s initial skateboard lineup, guiding products from concept through manufacturing while contributing to the brand’s visual direction.
Ciro Design | Freelance Industrial Designer | Jul 2011 – Aug 2011
Supported industrial design development across multiple consumer product programs.
Education
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science — Industrial Design
2011
Skills
Product Design
Consumer Product Development
Concept Visualization & Ideation
CAD (SolidWorks)
Rapid Prototyping
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Brand & Product Strategy