Alumni Profile: Christopher

Color and Trim Designer

BFA, industrial design, class of 1999

When you first came to UIUC did you know for sure what you wanted to do as a major/career?

Yes.

What was your first job after you earned your degree?

Production supervisor in an assembly plant.

How did you land your first career related job?

Internship and networking.

List all positions in order that you have held since graduation up till now (including those not related to your major, i.e. waitress, temp, teacher, etc.).

Production supervisor
Appearance engineer
Color and trim designer

What is your current occupation and how did you come to it?

Color and trim designer (got the job through networking)

What advice would you give to an FAA student who might be interested in your current or past careers?

Focus on your portfolio and your interviewing skills.