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Brad Palmer

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Executive Chairman & Founder at Palm Venture Studios

Jullouville-les-Pins, Normandy, France

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About

Brad Palmer is a designer, model maker, and entrepreneur serving as Partner and Co-Founder at S2 Studios, with 23 years of experience in the automotive industry across exteriors and interiors at both OEM and Tier 1 levels. His work spans prototype development, special vehicle builds, vehicle graphic design, printing and production, corporate identity development, and large-format presentation design. He uses Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, along with Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.

Experience

  1. S2 STUDIOSPartner/ Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentClarkston, Michigan, United States
  2. Detroit MI Signs and GraphicsLead Graphic Designer / Sign Maker/ Project Managercurrent2022 — presentMadison Heights, Michigan, United States
  3. Brad Palmer DesignsIndependent Designercurrent2019 — presentDetroit, Michigan
  4. College for Creative StudiesAdjunct Facultycurrent2013 — presentGreater Detroit Area
  5. F1PAINTLAB LLCOwner / President of Product Developmentcurrent2009 — presentWaterford, MI
  6. Brad Palmer DesignsPrinciple / Director of Designcurrent2008 — present
  7. Mayco InternationalSr. Industrial Designer2017 — 2019Sterling Heights, Michigan
  8. TATA TechnologiesSenior Vehicle Designer2015 — 2017
  9. American Specialty CarsDesign/Program Manager2015Warren,MI
  10. HummerLead Designer2009 — 2010
  11. General MotorsCreative Designer2001 — 2009
  12. Cleveland Institute of ArtInstructor1998 — 2005
  13. Delphi Automotive SystemsCreative Designer1996 — 2001
  14. DelphiCreative Designer1996 — 2001
  15. Lear CorporationSummer intern1995
  16. ASC INCORPORATEDDesign Intern1991 — 1992
  17. EntechIntern1988 — 1989

Skills & more

model makingModel MakingProgram ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteLarge format printingFabricationGraphic InstallationProduct Design79Corporate Identity17Design Strategy26Industrial Design54Automotive Design35
+12 moreConcept DevelopmentAutomotiveSketchingVehiclesGraphicsIllustratorAlias Studio ToolsGraphic Design3DRenderingConcept DesignConcept Generation

From Brad's professional profile.

Colleagues at Palm Venture Studios

Alex Ainsberg
Investment Associate at Palm Venture Studios
Allen Darnell
Operating Partner at Palm Venture Studios
Andy Ambrose
Partner at Palm Venture Studios
Barbara Tucker
Controller at Palm Venture Studios
Buff Grebe
Operating Partner at Palm Venture Studios
Daniela Plattner
Managing Partner at Palm Venture Studios
Eric Baum
Co-Founder & Partner at Solidea Capital
Hayley Darden
Head of Talent at Palm Venture Studios

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brad Palmer?
Brad Palmer is a designer, model maker, and entrepreneur serving as Partner and Co-Founder at S2 Studios, with 23 years of experience in the automotive industry across exteriors and interiors at both OEM and Tier 1 levels. His work spans prototype development, special vehicle builds, vehicle graphic design, printing and production, corporate identity development, and large-format presentation design. He uses Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, along with Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.
Where does Brad Palmer work?
Brad Palmer is Executive Chairman & Founder at Palm Venture Studios.
Where did Brad Palmer go to school?
Brad Palmer studied at Cleveland Institute of Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial and Product Design); ArtCenter College of Design (transportation design); College for Creative Studies.

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Also worked at Cleveland Institute of Art1

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