Ryan Melofchik

San Diego, CA | RyanMelofchik@gmail.com | (908) 310-5227 |

 

SUMMARY

Senior Industrial Designer and Product Development Director with 17 years of experience delivering innovative, high-performance helmet and consumer products for industry-leading brands. Adept at bridging the gap between design and engineering, with deep expertise in CAD modeling, overseas manufacturing, and product lifecycle management. Passionate about active lifestyle brands and creating gear that protects and inspires.

CORE SKILLS

SolidWorks - Rhino - V-Ray - 3D Printing - Adobe Creative Suite - Product Development - Prototyping - Manufacturing Liaison - Brand-Aligned Innovation - DFM/DFA -Website development - Graphic Design - Compliance Management

EXPERIENCE

Bern Helmets (Bern Unlimited)

Design & Engineering Director

Oct 2021 - May 2025 | Remote

- Direct helmet design and engineering strategy across snow, bike, skate, and water categories.

- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve cost efficiency and product quality.

- Oversee full development cycle from ideation through factory handoff.

- Represent Bern in vendor collaborations and global manufacturing initiatives.

 

Product Designer / Developer

Oct 2008 - Jun 2015 | Boston, MA

- Designed and developed action sports helmets across seasonal collections.

- Built and refined CAD models, coordinated with overseas factories, and validated tooling.

- Played a central role in introducing technical innovations and seasonal product refreshes.

 

Easton Baseball / Softball

Industrial Designer

Jul 2015 - Sep 2021 | Los Angeles, CA

- Developed batter and catcher helmets in collaboration with engineers and athletes.

- Designed CAD tooling models, led factory communication, and traveled for production support.

- Created performance-focused gear aligned with brand and MLB standards.

 

Gemvara Inc.

Production Manager / Content Engineer

Oct 2008 - Feb 2010 | Boston, MA

- Managed rendering pipelines and 3D assets for custom jewelry platform.

- Conducted quality assurance and oversaw product content on e-commerce site.

 

Hasbro Inc.

Design Intern - Playskool & Boys R&D

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 | Providence, RI

- Concepted and modeled licensed toy designs for Marvel, Star Wars, and Play-Doh.

- Created functional mechanical models and presentation materials.

 

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Adjunct Professor - Industrial Design

May 2012 - Jun 2015 | Boston, MA

- Taught SolidWorks and 3D modeling to third-year students.

- Developed curriculum bridging industry methods and academic theory.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design

Wentworth Institute of Technology - Boston, MA - 2008

 

ADDITIONAL

Interests: BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, Dogs, travel, 3D printing, art history, product innovation