Founded on Proven Production Experience.
Built for American Workforce Development.
Built on more than 25 years of direct digital manufacturing experience, we equip U.S. designers, small manufacturers, and creative professionals with the training and tooling to move from digital design to finished production parts.
Patrick Parent
Founder & CEO
Patrick Parent is the Founder and CEO of Kerfstone. In 2015, he founded ZoomHitSkins and built it into a digital manufacturing and e-commerce brand serving customers in more than 80 countries, entirely without outside investment. He developed the proprietary design frameworks and precision-cut methodologies behind the company's 99% production accuracy, and holds international trademarks protecting the brand across North America. More than 250,000 lifetime orders and 21,000 five-star reviews have placed it among the top 1% of global marketplace sellers.
Before ZoomHitSkins, Patrick spent fifteen years at Ubisoft Montreal, joining in customer support and rising to Animation Team Lead. In that role, he led a team of animators through the production of major interactive entertainment titles, mentoring new recruits and holding the team to schedule across long production cycles. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and a degree in business management from Laval University, alongside a Certificate in Graphic Design & Visual Communication from the Institut des Communications Graphiques et de l'Imprimabilité.
Professional Experience
- 2026 – Present: CEO & Founder, Kerfstone Digital Manufacturing LLC (FL, USA)
- 2015 – Present: Founder & President, ZoomHitSkins (Canada)
- 1998 – 2013: Animation Team Lead, Ubisoft Montreal (Canada)
- 1994 – 1997: Operations Assistant, Family Towing Company / Remorquage (Canada)
Education & Credentials
- 2020: Certificate in Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Institut des Communications Graphiques et de l'Imprimabilité, Quebec, Canada
- 2012: Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
- 2008: Bachelier in Business Management, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
- 1992: Diploma of College Studies in Business Administration, Collège Ahuntsic, Quebec, Canada
- 2022–2024: Member, Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA)
- 2023–2024: Member, Alliance Québécoise Des Imprimeurs Et Fabricants D'Emballage (AQIFE)
At Kerfstone, every method we teach is one that was developed and executed in an actual business environment.
We believe that our participants deserve instruction from people who have actually done the work.
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