Sam N.

Experience

• Freelance CAD Designer - Cabinetry and Furniture Sam Nichol Designs · Freelance Jun 2017 – Present 8 yrs 8 mos Paris, IDF, France Freelance Design work including furniture, lighting and interiors,
  working on a new range of kitchens for a high-end interiors company
  in Oxfordshire.
  • Working on multiple residential interiors and designing the banquette
  seating for the National Gallery cafe.
• Design Engineer / Kitchen Designer (SOLIDWORKS, SWOOD) West and Reid · Full-time Jan 2017 – Jan 2026 9 yrs London, England, United Kingdom Worked on the design and delivery of high-end bespoke kitchens,
  producing client-facing drawings using SolidWorks and SWOOD,
  which were then developed into fully detailed models for CNC
  manufacture in the in-house workshop.
  Responsible for sourcing and purchasing all required components,
  materials, and finishes, ensuring accuracy, quality, and cost control.
  Worked closely with the workshop team throughout the production process to resolve technical details, coordinate manufacturing
• Designer/CAD Technician Blakes London · Full-time Feb 2015 – Jun 2020 5 yrs 4 mos London, England, United Kingdom Developed multiple new kitchen cabinetry ranges alongside extensive
  bespoke projects, overseeing delivery from concept through to fully
  fitted installation.
  Project managed multiple projects valued in the tens of thousands of
  pounds, coordinating closely with clients, fitters, manufacturers,
  architects, and interior designers.
  Streamlined company back-end systems by creating a stock
  management system for appliances and accessories, saving significant
  costs and labour time.
  Regularly solved complex technical and design challenges under tight
  deadlines, balancing client requirements with practical manufacturing
  constraints.
  Supported supplier sourcing and price negotiations, managed
  purchasing, designed, specified, and oversaw installation of bespoke
  metalwork including steel and brass components.
• Design Lecturer Nottingham Trent University · Freelance Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 5 mos Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Teaching first year students on design process, researching, modelling
  and sketching on a freelance basis.
• Furniture Designer Live Iconic LTD · Full-time Jun 2013 – Jan 2015 1 yrs 7 mos London, England, United Kingdom Designing and developing ranges of upholstered and hardwood furniture, as well as communicating daily with a Chinese manufacturer and visiting China to oversee production.
  Procuring new high-end fabric and leather suppliers, with responsibilities including arranging costs, logistics, order numbers, codes, and minimum delivery orders valued at over £100,000. Use of CNC/hand-making moulds to fabricate fibreglass furniture.
• Junior Designer & Then Design · Internship May 2011 – Aug 2012 1 yrs 3 mos Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Furniture design, concept generation & development.
  Co-Running design exhibition stands such as 100% Design and Tent London