Igor Zemskov
(614) 290-3762 | Izemskov.1@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorzemskov/
Website: https://www.igorzemskovdesign.com/
SUMMARY
I’m a Senior Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience in consumer products and e-mobility. I’ve launched 50+ products, earned 43+ utility and design patents, and helped drive millions in sales. My work blends creativity and technical expertise, from concept and sketching to CAD, prototyping, and manufacturing. I’ve delivered award-winning designs for brands like Radio Flyer and P&G, always focused on solving real user needs through impactful, accessible design.
SKILLS
- CAD (primarily SolidWorks, Blender) - Design Leadership
- Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign) - User Research
- Keyshot - Mentoring
- Sketchbook Pro - Concept Visualization
- Corel painter - Corporate Presentations
- Microsoft Excel - Design Thinking
- Miro - Business Strategy
EXPERIENCE
Radio Flyer, Senior Industrial Designer // Chicago, IL
October 2017 - June 2025
- Led product development for manufacturing across the Radio Flyer portfolio.
- Mentored and Led design external contractors, junior designers and design interns.
- collaborating with engineers, industrial designers, sales, brand communication, customer service and global manufacturing.
- Brought 40+ new products to market, including trikes, ride-ons, scooters, wagons, and battery-operated vehicles.
- Through product launch contributed in multi-million dollar sales growth.
- Spearheaded the launch of the Flyer line of eBikes and soft good accessories, which ensure brand alignment, quality, and seamless user experience.
- Directed brainstorms through in person ideation sessions and Miro
SAIC, Solidworks Adjunct professor // Chicago, IL
January 2018 - May 2023
- Instructed college students in the foundational principles and practical application of SolidWorks for product development and 3D modeling.
Beyond Design, Senior Industrial Designer // Chicago, IL
August 2015 – October 2017
- Collaborated with a diverse range of clients, including PepsiCo, AcuRite, Midland, and independent inventors.
- Led phases of the design project from Competitive analysis, secondary research, Ideation, CAD execution, and client presentations.
- Created CAD drawings in Solidworks for manufacturing.
- Directed Corporate ideation brainstorms to deliver innovative solutions with the clients objectives.
Design Central, Senior Industrial Designer // Columbus, OH
May 2011- August 2015
- Moderated In-home consumer research
- Directed ideation sessions internally and with external clients.
- Developed and led projects for clients including P&G, Swiffer, Febreze, Tide, Gain, Vicks, Scott’s, Midmark, Worthington Industries, and Emerson.
- Launched the latest generation Swiffer WetJet, which has been in P&G’s product line for over 10 years and is still selling.
Teams Design, Industrial Design Intern // Chicago, IL
May 2010 – August 2010
- Presented sketch ideation, renderings, and 3D modeling to senior designers and company president. T
- Worked on client projects which include Bissell, Smiths Abrasives, Chicago Cutlery, Sunbeam, and System Sensors.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Mentoring junior designers, students through Advanced Design Offsite program
https://advdes.org/Offsite
• Volunteer for adaptive bicycle rides through “Out our Front Door” organization
https://www.oofd.org/programs#adaptive
• 2023 Reddot award winner for Kid & Cargo Carrier eBike Accessory
https://www.red-dot.org/project/kid-cargotm-carrier-62666
• 2025 Men’s Health Tech Awards – Best New Utlity eBike for Flyer Flex eBike
https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/a62787343/mens-health-tech-awards-2025/
• 2024 TIMES Best Inventions of the Year Award (special Mentions) for Flyer Via Pro
https://time.com/7095040/radio-flyer-via-pro/
• 2024 Chicago Innovation Award Top 100 Finalist for Flyer Via Pro
• 2022 Best in Biz Award – Best Innocative product of the year (consumer) – Silver for L885 eBike
https://bestinbizawards.com/2022-product-category-winners/
EDUCATION // 2007 – 2011
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio