Dane Schwegman
About Dane Schwegman
Dane Schwegman is a Lead Designer/Stylist at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in industrial design and has held various design roles, including positions at Harley-Davidson and internships at companies like Johnson Controls and Hasbro.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Dane Schwegman serves as the Lead Designer/Stylist at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the design and styling of the brand's motorcycle lineup. His role involves overseeing design projects and collaborating with various teams to enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Schwegman is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the company's design headquarters is located.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Dane Schwegman previously worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in two capacities before his current role. He served as a Designer/Stylist from 2014 to 2019 for five years, followed by a position as Senior Designer/Stylist from 2019 to 2020 for one year. During these years, he contributed to various design initiatives that shaped the brand's motorcycle offerings.
Education and Expertise
Dane Schwegman earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Industrial Design with a focus on the Transportation Track from the University of Cincinnati, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, he attended the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, where he completed the Harley-Davidson Technician Program, obtaining a Motorcycle Technology Certificate from 2011 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his design work in the motorcycle industry.
Internship Experience
Dane Schwegman gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He worked as a Design Intern at Johnson Controls in Shanghai, China, for two months in 2011. Additionally, he completed internships at Hasbro in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, from 2008 to 2010, and at Spin Master Ltd. in Los Angeles, California, in 2010. These internships allowed him to develop his design skills and gain insights into the toy and automotive industries.