Nick Coughlan

Coventry University - Autodesk Alias modelling Lecturer and Design (November 2022 - June 2025).
Taught across the undergraduate years and some masters’ level.
Design / 3D Modelling Tutor
Mixed Role lecturing in Design / Trends / Sketching and 3D Modelling in Alias (NURBS and Sub-D),
3D Clay modelling teaching (hands-on) Clay Process and Design Development.
Assessed student Work and conducted examinations.
Designed and developed engaging courses and resources that were relevant and up to date.
Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and evolving learning practices.
Fostered a positive learning environment that encourages participation and collaboration.

DMS Design Munich Germany Concept Design and development in Alias (Feb–April 20220).
Working as a concept designer for New Mini Exterior for milling and evaluation for Design Development
Interior Concept Design for Technology Model (ITM), Lead modeller managing a team of remote Modellers, liaising with BMW Design and preparing Data for Teams meeting review.
Making design proposals for Accessories in Alias.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER
Concept modelling of Land Rover Next Generation Vehicle Interiors using Autodesk Alias.
Concept surface generation, Development and Problem Solving for Design Review and development for Design Gateway release (July 2018 – April 2020).

BOMBARDIER TRANSPORT
Industrial Design of next generation Aventra trains, Alias modelling, production PCR changes to existing vehicles, updating of 2d and 3d data using Word / Excell / Alias / Illustrator and Photoshop (July 2017 – June 2018).

Engine casing, fuel tanks etc component concept styling and development for new designs

Concept modelling of car interior hardware for next generation Mercedes Benz cars,

Concept Modelling, Design Development and A class modelling of Williams Supercar project (Exterior)

B surface Modeller supporting the Clay Modelling team for Clay and Rapid Prototype making

Alias Designer Working on various projects as a Concept Alias Modeller
Alloy Wheels and spoilers for JLR SVA, Electric car Exterior with Peter Stevens

McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE WOKING - August 2014 to December 2014
Alias designer working on interior concept design for new McLaren P14 road car

Alias modeller for new Truck Interior program.
Freeform Concept sketching in 3D and problem solving using Autodesk Alias 2014

Concept modelling and Design problem solving in Autodesk Alias for prototype of Bombardier show aircraft

Concept design / Alias Modeller working on new model range of Race and enclosed transporter trailers.
Responsible for Design / Project management / Supplier CAM support for final milling of production models

Alias Concept Modeller on new boat concept for 2014 London Boat Show.

Concept / Alias Designer designing a new range of Motorcycle helmets and accessories (sketching / renderings / 3D CAD)

Contract Designer for Design Q (Redditch UK), working on production and show car projects for OEM and Sub- tier supplier in sketch and concept generation in Alias model form
Aircraft Interior design and build and showroom installation for ‘The Jet Business’ London

Intense Alias training with an emphasis on Concept Modelling.
Group training building on existing experience (Technicon Design GMBH).
Building from Blueprints, sketches and Scan Data, also designing in Freeform within the Alias environment for problem solving and alternative concept proposals.

Concept design / Production design work for new Lotus models UK and Consulting Design for a Chinese client - (Youngman Passenger Group).
Responsible for Design / Project management / CAD evaluation, engineering support
Managing two clay Fascia programmes, (front and rear SUV facelift)
Replacement concept design and facelift programmes for GEN2 and Persona base models for Youngman, Design changes to HPE Turbo Variant of 007D SUV Vehicle.

ENVISAGE COVENTRY - Freelance design for one-off Aston Martin Interior

Concept design / Alias modeller working on new model range of enclosed transporter trailers.
Responsible for Design / Project management / Supplier CAM support for final milling of production models

Trainee Alias Designer, working on new concept and surface development for OEM car compagnie.
Class A training support

Assistant Program Leader for Transportation Design
Conducting lectures, co-ordinating, Planning, Tutoring for BA and MA studies.

Designing new vehicles for a Chinese Auto maker partner on a 50% basis whilst teaching at Umea University.

Lead Designer, UK based supporting design activities in China.
Designing new B and C segment Vehicle Concepts for various Chinese Auto makers.
Responsible for up-front research support, including Marketing / Packaging and Product Planning for the Shanghai office Commercial team.
Supporting Chosen design based in Boa-Ding China.

Advanced Studio Nihombashi, Tokyo, Japan
Working on next motor show concepts and next generation Terios and Tanto models for the domestic Japanese market

Interior design for new flagship T60 Motor yacht (sketches and renderings).

Based in Korea for parent company (Lotus / Proton) supporting the engineering company (LG) on next generation Proton small car. (Savvy model). Initial Concepts in sketch fort through to three 3d Models in Clay and Alias
This model went forward to production.

Concept Design and development on next generation Almera project for production, also supporting next Nissan Skyline concept (Japan)

Senior Designer responsible for conceptual ideation and development for facelift of current vehicles and new concepts, both interior and exterior with an emphasis on traditional methods of design through sketching and tape drawings to final clay model sign-off stage.

Freelance designer Responsible for next generation “RACE SHUTTLE” enclosed car transporter trailer design from initial sketch to final signoff model. (12 year production cycle)

NISSAN EUROPE SPAIN - August to September 2000
Chief Designer (contract) for Barcelona studio working on production stage of Terrano 02 MY project, and initial phase of Almera facelift project (Cranfield)

NISSAN EUROPE UK - May 2000 to June 2000
Contract designer (Cranfield based) working on new alloy wheel for Nissan Tino

NISSAN EUROPE SPAIN - October 1999 to January 2000
Concept sketching for Nissan Terrano facelift and subsequent development into two full size clay models.

Under contract from Design and Realizations Ltd (Worthing), working on production facelift models, concept design projects for Toyota V.V.C. (Concept) and Daihatsu Commercial Vehicles (Tokyo Motor Show – 2000 model year proposals).
V.V.C. project proposal selected for progression to ¼ scale model and subsequent full size model following favourable clinic results.

Responsible for concept design themes developed to production sign-off clay models in full size and scale for new Nissan Micra face-lift, new Primera five door and Almera (Tino) MPV.

Stoneleigh Deer Park, Stareton, Coventry
Intense CATIA training (Level 4), project management (Inalfa Sunroofs), design and presentation support (Jaguar), including one month at KDO Design GmbH, Sindelfingen, Germany (Mercedes Benz/Syrko training and freelance concept design).

Permanent position
Bristol Avenue, Blackpool
Senior Designer (Interior/Exterior) responsible for concept development of various projects, which included production for the following:

TVR Chimaera Interior 1992 (also part of exterior team) – produced
TVR Chimaera Coupe 1992 – not produced
TVR Tuscan Road Car 1993 – not produced
TVR Cerbera 1994/5 Chief Interior Designer – produced
TVR Speed Six Interior 1996 Show Car Head Designer
TVR 12/7 Show Car Concept (jointly responsible for exterior 1996)

Designer, working on small, medium and large car programmes both interior and exterior. T.Q.I. training, also teaching experience at Birmingham University and various schools. Attended lectures on aerodynamics and engineering materials and processes. Concept sketching, presentation rendering, tape drawing and ¼ scale modelling experience.