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London, England, United Kingdom

A varied role requiring the ability to communicate effectively with sales designers and back-end staff to ensure all technical issues are highlighted and addressed prior to a project being signed off. Interpreting and assessing the feasibility of a conceptual design from a technical perspective is crucial to propose innovative solutions - both practical and creative - to ensure the creative vision is met. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of a range of appliances, components,… Show more A varied role requiring the ability to communicate effectively with sales designers and back-end staff to ensure all technical issues are highlighted and addressed prior to a project being signed off. Interpreting and assessing the feasibility of a conceptual design from a technical perspective is crucial to propose innovative solutions - both practical and creative - to ensure the creative vision is met. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of a range of appliances, components, materials, and production techniques to ensure the feasibility the design. Other duties include requesting and providing quotations, creating a range of drawings for both presentation and manufacture, and offering general assistance to sales designers where certain expertise is required. Show less

Loughborough

Providing assistance to customers throughout the design phase of their projects and beyond. Primary duties include drawing up room plans and arranging furniture - according to the space available, the customer's budget and other such specifications - whilst maintaining deVOL's strong brand identity.

Loughborough

Responsibilities of this role include; liaising with outsourcing suppliers and keeping track of deliveries - monitoring and updating stock levels accordingly, creating cutting lists for bespoke items and job notes for signed off orders.

Loughborough

This role involved the use of various woodworking machinery and hand tools - along with the application of other practical skills learned on my Industrial Design course at Loughborough University - to help assist with the manufacture of deVOL's Shaker range of Kitchens. During the course of my time at deVOL I gained more responsibilities associated with the role which required me to approach the role from a more managerial aspect. Despite having returned to my studies I was offered the… Show more This role involved the use of various woodworking machinery and hand tools - along with the application of other practical skills learned on my Industrial Design course at Loughborough University - to help assist with the manufacture of deVOL's Shaker range of Kitchens. During the course of my time at deVOL I gained more responsibilities associated with the role which required me to approach the role from a more managerial aspect. Despite having returned to my studies I was offered the opportunity to return on a part time basis throughout the academic year. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Assisting the design team in handling briefs with a short lead time. Roles include communicating with sales representatives, completing briefs within a tight schedule, working as part of a team and undertaking tasks individually. Predominantly a greater focus on graphic design which has allowed me to further expand my skill set and adapt to changing situations.

Fürth, Germany

6 month internship undertaken as part of my placement year in industry. The role involves creating and developing design concepts in a variety of mediums for new and existing projects and presenting my ideas to colleagues and clients. I am required to utilise my entire range of skills including; the use of various CAD software, hand sketching and rendering, working individually and as part of a team, as well as interacting with clients in both English and German.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Industrial Design And Technology, 2Nd Class Honours, Upper Division

Activities and Societies: LSUCC Squad member Intramural football manager and player

Fine Art, Business Studies, English

Activities and Societies: 2013 1st XI Cricket; 2012 1st XI Cricket tour Dubai A-Level Fine Art - A English Language & Literature - B.