SAM
JACOBS
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & PRODUCT VISUALIZATION
samjacobsdesign.com | jacob2se@mail.uc.edu | +1(440)-591-7265
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Summary
Industrial Design student with a wide range of experience using diverse design and visualization tools to support concept development, prototyping, and client communication. Comfortable adapting across software platforms and workflows to solve design problems in product contexts.
Skills
Design and CAD
Rhino 3D
Grasshopper
Blender
Fusion 360
Visualization & Rendering
KeyShot Studio
Blender
Vizcom
UI / Digital Design
Figma
Framer
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Light Room
Fabrication
3D Printing
Woodworking
Model Making
CNC machining
Professional Tools
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Canva
Education
University of Cincinnati — College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
GPA: 3.3 | Dean’s List (Fall 2023)
Expected Graduation | Spring 2028
Kenston High School
Chagrin Falls, OH | Diploma, 2023
GPA: 3.5
Experience
NOVA Design | 2026 | Providence, RI
Industrial Design Intern | 2026 May - August
Adapted to the fast-paced, traditional industrial design firm environment, collaborating closely alongside engineering teams to rapidly iterate on concepts for various fields of work to meet tight project deadlines.
Learned and utilized Rhino 3D to construct accurate 3D CAD modesls, focusing on form development for quick concepts. And used Blender to create detailed animations to clearly communicate mechanical functinality and aesthetic intent of current and past projects
AMBI | 2025 | Cincinnati, OH
3D Design Intern | 2025 January - May
Led a start-to-finish 3D visualization project alongside another intern, owning concept development, environment creation, and photoreal render production for commercial lighting products to communicate product value and real-world use.
Delivered two final render packages—a full theatre scene showcasing a complete theatre lighting suite and a modular multi-purpose lighting product shown across multiple applications—used at LEDucation and still featured prominently on the company website.
Supported cross-disciplinary projects including graphic design and social media content.
Awards & Honors
Dean’s List — University of Cincinnati, DAAP (Fall 2023): Recognized for academic excellence during the semester.
DiMarco Family Football Scholarship — Kenston High School (2023): Awarded to a student-athlete demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, and commitment.
A.C.E. Award for Digital Design II — Kenston High School (2023): Faculty-selected award recognizing Achievement, Citizenship, and Excellence.
+1-440-591-7265
jacob2se@mail.uc.edu