About me
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I am a freelance industrial designer with a body of clients in the motorcycle, cycling, snow sports, industrial safety and sporting goods markets. I am actively looking to expand my client base and diversify my portfolio.
Having taken many products from concept through sourcing, development, testing and manufacture I have a strong commercial understanding of product development, enabling me to add real value to products in a wide range of industries. I have experience in developing attractive, functional, mainstream products, which are built to an incredible price through a good understanding of cost control throughout the design and development process.
In addition to design services, I have a business partner in Southern China, specialising in the helmet industry, who is helping me with sourcing, price negotiation, product development and quality control, which enables me to offer complete turn-key product development solutions for some clients.
I consistently deliver my projects on time, within budget and to a high standard. I always strive to exceed client expectations and quickly build strong working relationships.
Skills
Product Design, Product Development, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, CAD, Sketching, Materials, Design for Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D, Product Sourcing, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, ProENGINEER, Concept Development, Ideation, Concept Design, Drawing, Design Management, Sketchbook Pro, Branding & Identity, Apparel Design, Merchandising & Communication, Promotional Media,
Sector Experience
2011 - Present, FREELANCE DESIGNER, 2008 - 2011, APPAREL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Group Lloyd (Nitro, Akito and G-Mac motorcycle brands), Primary responsibilities included:, - Design and development of new products from conception to production, incorporating market research, emerging technologies and performance, using an excellent knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to add value whilst being highly sensitive to cost., - Compilation of documents throughout a products lifecycle concerning all relevant aspects from drawing board to dealerships., - Establishment of supply and negotiation of price, including visits to the Far East, to ensure consistent, reliable production, good quality, quick lead times and highly competitive pricing., - Quality control of production, accountable directly to the sales force for warranty returns., - Sole CAD technician, 2006-2007, INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT Group Lloyd (Nitro, Akito and G-Mac motorcycle brands), 2002-2003, FOUNDER - Off-Limits.com
Awards
First Class Honours Degree, Bachelor of Arts, Loughborough University, Three grade A A-levels, Design & Technology, Art and Philosophy, Altrincham Grammar School