Zac Garfield
About Zac Garfield
Zac Garfield is a Tool Design Engineer currently working at Joby Aviation in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has over 20 years of experience as a designer and holds a dual Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and History of Art and Visual Culture from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Work at Joby Aviation
Zac Garfield has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Tool Design Engineer within the R&D and Reactive Team since 2018. His role involves applying design principles to develop innovative tools that support the company's advanced aviation technology. Zac's work focuses on integrating rigorous design processes with exploratory manufacturing methods, contributing to the company's mission of revolutionizing air transportation.
Self-Employment as Designer
Since 2004, Zac Garfield has been self-employed as a designer in the San Francisco Bay Area. This extensive experience spans two decades, during which he has engaged in various design projects, showcasing his ability to adapt and innovate in a competitive market. His self-employment allows him to explore experimental design approaches and engage in immersive research.
Education and Expertise
Zac Garfield holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and History of Art and Visual Culture from the University of California, Santa Cruz, which he completed between 2007 and 2012. He also studied Architecture and Design at UCLA for 11 months in 2010. Additionally, he earned a Master's degree in Industrial and Product Design from the California College of the Arts from 2015 to 2018. This educational background equips him with a diverse skill set in both artistic and technical domains.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Joby Aviation, Zac Garfield worked as a Junior Designer at Herbst Produkt from 2016 to 2017 in Santa Cruz, California. This role provided him with foundational experience in design, allowing him to apply his academic knowledge to real-world projects. His previous positions have contributed to his development as a designer, enhancing his understanding of the design process.