Alex Robinson, Solidworks Designer in Bournemouth, United Kingdom

About

Hi! My name is Alex Robinson, I am a motivated responsible designer with a wide range of skills using different CAD packages. I have over 6 years experience using Solidworks, Photoshop,

Illustrator, Keyshot and InDesign. I also have knowledge and experience using HDR lighting, Zbrush, Capture One and the programmes within Microsoft the suite (Word, Excel, Office

and PowerPoint). Having a customer-focused approach to work and a strong drive to see things through to completion is vital in everything I do. My technical skills have developed through past work experiences in design field. Along with design I also have experience and knowledge of photography, I applied these skills by helping photograph products for Acctim’s & Greengates catalogue. Whilst working for Acctim some of my designs were put into production and I now currently have products in John Lewis & Tesco.I have more recently worked for greengate furniture, designing sofas and chairs for companies including Ralph Lauren,Kelly Wearstler & David Linley.

Education

Design Business Management Design & Business

Bournemouth University

2010 - 2014

The course includes learning about materials and processing, sustainability, use of 3D software and business management skills. These skills learnt are demonstrated in written reports, assignments and external work. Throughout my course I have learnt about different manufacturing techniques, sustainability, 3d modelling. The otherside of the course was more business orientated, learning how to create business models, profit & loss accounts and how to create business & product proposals.
GCSEs & A Level A Levels & GCSE

Waddesdon C of E school

2003 - 2010

A-levels in Business Studies , Product Design(B), Engineering(C). GCSEs 12 A-C Grades, Including IT, Maths, English, French, Art, and Product Design

Experience

Freelance Designer

Evolution

Mar 2011 - Present (14 years 11 months)

I currently freelance for Evolution creating floorplans& 3D renders for them to show clients of how their event could look in a certain theme. I use Solidworks to create the 3D models and technical drawings & Keyshot to render.
CAD Designer

Clarke Rendall

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 (7 months)

Throughout my time at Clarke Rendall my main task was to create 3D renders and visual aids to help the clients decide which designs they would like the most. Once those renders were approved I would then go on create full construction drawings for production and use Biesse Works to programme any CNC parts.

I was directly involved in site surveys to gather dimensions to make sure that all furniture made would fit and record all site access information. I would also be contacting clients to gather information needed and create mood boards to help clients with their design ideas.
CAD Engineer

Greengate Furniture

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Jun 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 10 months)

CAD Engineer, Greengate Furniture, High Wycombe (Full time Job) 2014 – 2016

I was the lead designer at Greengate in creating new sofa & chair designs for clients such as Ralph Lauren, David Linley and other high end interior designers.
I also helped with photography, including taking the majority of photographs in the current Greengate catalogue and many for their products.
I was directly involved in manufacturing, including using CNC machines to route out the frame work, helping assemble frames and getting them ready for upholstery.
The main software packages I used were Solidworks, Keyshot and the Adobe Design Suite. I also learnt to use SigmaNEST, a nesting programme used to route the parts out.

My proudest achievement was seeing my work displayed in Harrods and also designing for David Linley. I finished work for Greengate on the 7th of April 2016.
Designer

Anglo Continental Clocks

Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

Jul 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Throughout my year working for Acctim I used skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Solidworks, Keyshot 4.1, HDR lighting, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. During the year I designed over 40 clocks for the company. Some of them were put into production and I now have some of my clocks in retail stores like John Lewis, Argos and Tesco. I also helped with the catalogue, taking over 90% of the photos that are used in the Acctim Catalogue today. During the event of the Spring Fair at the NEC, I helped dismantle Acctim’s Display along with helping produce a 3D render of 2014 Spring Fair Stand Design.
Bar Support

Kukui

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Apr 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 6 months)

Working in a busy club in Bournemouth has increased my skills in working under pressure and working in busy circumstances. I have also learnt skills in dealing with customers in appropriate ways to help defuse situations.
Events Management Assistant

Evolution Live

Wingrave, United Kingdom

Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 (2 months)

Working with Evolution Live I had to find venues for certain events, contact customers to make payments for certain equipment. I also had to use sills to help set up staging and use 3d software to create stage designs for customers. I also had to organise an entire event for a customer that increased customer relation skills, communication skills and managing of group of people.
Customer Assistant

Buckinghamshire (Part time Job)

Waddesdon, United Kingdom

May 2007 - Jun 2011 (4 years 1 month)

I worked in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor to help customers throughout their visit. I learnt to work in a team and I increased my skills in customer services.
I was able to work within busy times and I could still re-organise external work load to be able to work whilst in full time education.
Head Bartender

The Pilgrim

United Kingdom

May 2010 - Sep 2010 (4 months)

Working in the pub increased my communication skills between customers. I had to learn new skills of making different drinks and working under pressure. Stock checking and tilling up and end of evenings which gave me skills of working with money and using spread sheets in business. I was in charge of a small group of bartenders and waitresses increasing my management skills.

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Brand Design Lead

Associate Industrial Designer