Angelica Maria B.

Experience

• Product Industrial Designer PMFACTORY · Full-time Jan 2019 – Present 7 yrs 3 mos Italy Led end-to-end product design programs from concept development through final production, establishing brand-driven design strategies through in-depth brand analysis, moodboard creation, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) direction to deliver a consistent and premium aesthetic identity. Defined advanced color and material concepts aligned with brand positioning, market evolution, and industrial feasibility, overseeing complex design projects within the electric mobility sector and mentoring junior designers and interns across concept generation, development, and prototyping phases. Delivered innovative product solutions through advanced sketching, 3D modeling, and photorealistic visualization, integrating additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping methodologies to validate design intent, usability, and production readiness. Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering teams and suppliers to transform creative concepts into manufacturable products, optimizing material selection, surface treatments, and production efficiency while ensuring high design integrity. Presented strategic design proposals and CMF scenarios to clients, guiding decision-making through aesthetic, technical, and manufacturing considerations. Directed the refinement of finishes, textures, and chromatic applications through iterative testing, sampling, and prototype assessment, while also leading the digital design and UX development of the company web platform, defining information architecture and user journeys through HTML and CSS implementation.
• Application Specialist Make Additive · Full-time Jan 2026 – Mar 2026 2 mos Emilia-Romagna, Italy Acted as Application Specialist in additive manufacturing, leading the evaluation of polymer materials, surface finishes, and coating solutions to optimize both aesthetic quality and functional performance. Applied advanced material expertise across polymers, sustainable materials, coatings, and finishing technologies to ensure alignment between design intent, manufacturing requirements, and product performance. Leveraged additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping methodologies to validate functional behavior, surface quality, and aesthetic outcomes throughout product development, supporting efficient decision-making across design and industrialization phases.
• Freelance Designer Cashmio · Freelance Jan 2021 – May 2025 4 yrs 4 mos Malta