SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Joseph Ermalovich has been appointed senior product designer for Ergomotion.

In this newly created position, Ermalovich is responsible for research and development, new product design and implementation, installing a new research-and-development department in the company, brand extensions and adding comfort options to Ergomotion’s product mix. He reports to Kelly Clenet, Ergomotion’s president, and Alain Clenet, chief executive officer.

Before joining the company, Ermalovich was lead designer for Shaped Armor, a subcontractor for the U.S. Department of Defense, and has served in other positions involving design and highly complex technologies.