María Fernanda Osorio Jiménez

About

People, process & product

I'm an Industrial Designer, Project & Launch Manager from Puebla, México, currently based in Dornbirn, Austria, where I lead product development projects at Zumtobel Group in the lighting industry.

My career spans three countries and multiple disciplines — from social impact design in rural Mexican communities, to automotive seating R&D at Volkswagen, to managing international exhibition pavilions across the US and Mexico.

I hold a Master's in Innovation & Product Management from the University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria and a Bachelor's in Industrial Design from Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla. I'm also a certified Agile Coach (TÜV Austria).

Based in

Dornbirn, Vorarlberg — Austria

Originally from

Puebla, México

Languages

Spanish · English · German

Interests

Basketball · Padel · Skiing · AI · Neuroscience · Travel

Experience

Where I've built things

02.2024 — Present

Project & Launch Manager

Zumtobel Group — Dornbirn, Austria

Leading product development projects in the lighting industry, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering and system architecture. Managing stage-gate processes, project timelines, and stakeholder alignment.

06.2023 — 11.2023

Innovation Manager Intern

Raiffeisen Bank International

Collaborated with cross-functional teams on innovation projects, created educational content, and assisted in organising international events.

10.2021 — Present

Master's Studies — Innovation & Product Management

University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria — Wels

Relocated to Austria to pursue a full-time Master's degree, combining coursework with professional internships in innovation and product development.

11.2017 — 09.2021

Development Specialist — Automotive Seating

Volkswagen México — Puebla

Led R&D on automotive seating across flagship models (Passat, Atlas, ID.4, Terramont). Managed suppliers, quality standards, and compliance across the full product development lifecycle.

08.2015 — 11.2017

Project Manager — Exhibition Stands

Garzahoth Expopartner — México & USA

Directed logistics, construction drawings, and on-site supervision for trade show pavilions across Mexico and the United States.

2016 — 2022

Illustrator / Product Designer

FH OÖ · Reedesign · Pez

Developed product concepts and sketches in transport & logistics design; led product redesign initiatives across multiple clients.

Background

Education & skills

Education

Master's · Innovation & Product Management

University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria

10.2021 — Present · Wels, Austria

Agile Coach Certification

TÜV Austria Akademie GmbH

01.2023 — 04.2023

Bachelor's · Industrial Design

Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla, México

08.2011 — 07.2016

Co-Design: Better Urban Living & Wellbeing

Lahti University — Summer School, Finland

06.2022

Digital Manufacturing for Industrial Design

Delft University of Technology (EDX)

08.2016

Design & Marketing — Exchange Semester

Fachhochschule Bielefeld, Germany

03.2015 — 05.2015

Skills & Tools

Project Management Stage-Gate Process Industrial Design Supplier Management Cross-functional Teams Innovation Methods Agile Inventor Rhinoceros 5 AutoCAD CATIA SketchUp Photoshop Microsoft Office

Languages

Spanish

Native

English

German

A2+

Personal Qualities

Emotional intelligence & empathy

Creative & analytical problem solving

Adaptability and integrity

International & intercultural mindset

Quick learner

People, process & product

Where I've built things

Education & skills

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