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The snowboard binding designed for beginners.

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A fast-action two-player pinball game for players age 6 to infinity!

makita flex shaft logo

Ergonomic rotary tool reimagined for a storied power tool brand.

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High-fidelity speaker system with intelligent lighting.

makita flex shaft logo

A backpack designed in the Cotopaxi brand language.

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Experience

Production Services International, Denver, CO
CASE DESIGNER AND FABRICATOR
June 2022 – Current (Part-time/Contract)

  • Design and fabrication of custom road cases for instruments and sound equipment, integrating principles of industrial design to create functional and durable solutions.
  • Produce realistic concept renders in KeyShot
  • Operate CNC router and create CAM programs for machining
  • Managed tasks and delegated responsibilities to team members to ensure adherence to schedule.

ULL Digital Fabrication Lab, Lafayette, LA
MANAGER AND LEAD TECHNICIAN
August 2023 – June 2024

  • Maintained and repaired FDM and Resin 3D printers (Prusa mk3s+, Raise Pro2+, BambuLab P1S, FormLab Form 2), BOSS laser cutters (65w, 155w)
  • Integrated new machines and materials.
  • Assisted the ULL Ragin Aerospace team in designing and manufacturing parts for their C-3DPAC entry.
  • Manufactured LEAF awards for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
  • Trained and oversaw new employees.

Cardinal Expo Inc., New Orleans, LA
BOOTH PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
June 2018 – January 2020 (part-time)

  • Built trade show booths from CAD drawings and strategically packed elements for corporate trade show exhibits.
  • Fabricated trade show booths, packed and inventoried all elements of exhibits, built crates, forklift loading, inventory graphics, and booth equipment.

skills

  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, Rhino 7, and Fusion for 3D modeling
  • Operation of additive manufacturing equipment (FDM and Resin 3D printers)
  • Operation of subtractive manufacturing equipment (BOSS and Universal laser systems, 3-axis HAAS CNC router, 3-axis MultiCam router)
  • Proficiency in RhinoCAM and Lightburn for router and laser programming respectively 
  • Mechanical aptitude for product and component understanding
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Proficiency in Windows & Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, WordPress
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Operation of industrial equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, banders)
  • Operation of carpentry tools (drills, table saws, hand tools)
  • Advanced proficiency in machine sewing and pattern prototyping

honors

ULL design excellence award

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Jackson Barousse

I am an Industrial Designer with a passion for blending human-centered design with mechanical elegance.

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