Tactical Product Designer
Thomastown, Victoria, Aus
As a Tactical Product Designer, my role heavily revolved around the product life cycle of tactical based accessories for the Australian Military, Law enforcement, Emergency services, and various other local and international organisations. I oversaw products from concept to production. Working from a sample brief I would research, sketch, pattern make, and prototype design solutions catering to the clients wants and needs. I would coordinate samples in-house with our machinist, ensuring… Show more As a Tactical Product Designer, my role heavily revolved around the product life cycle of tactical based accessories for the Australian Military, Law enforcement, Emergency services, and various other local and international organisations. I oversaw products from concept to production. Working from a sample brief I would research, sketch, pattern make, and prototype design solutions catering to the clients wants and needs. I would coordinate samples in-house with our machinist, ensuring materials would be sourced and available. With the customers approval of a design and sample, I would then coordinate with our overseas manufacturer, assisting them with like sample production. I would create detailed specifications with a BOM, trims list, and engineering drawings to reduce confusion and mistakes. Often catering to a language barrier, I also created design reports clearly identifying problem areas and amendments to continue with production. I often ensured special materials would be available for production and deadlines by constantly communicating with our factory, operations department, and ensure suitability with R&D. Show less