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About

I have worked for the last 2 1/2 years as a CAD Designer in the jewellery industry. This role included creating 3D models for manufacture in precious metals, file creation for and running of a laser engraver, printing 3D models and rendering images for client approval, and being part of the design team for in-house collections. Further experience includes freelance design and research assistance over a range of projects, including healthcare and metalsmith fields. My Masters of Design Innovation project 'Designed Deposition' researched new opportunities of Freeform 3D printing, and has been presented at conferences both within New Zealand and internationally. These experiences have grown my abilities in surface, solid and parametric 3D modelling. My interest in design expands to all forms of craft, undertaking my elective papers in fine arts, and dabbling in ceramics, painting and sculpture over the years to create an aesthetic and design perspective that finds importance in crafting materials both by hand and through the aid of CAD and CNC machinery.

Experience

  • CAD Designer The Village Goldsmith · Full-time Oct 2017 – Mar 2020 2 yrs 5 mos Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -Design of CAD models for custom jewellery items, suitable for manufacture in precious metals through lost wax casting

    -Creation and formatting of rendered images and sample 3D models for customers

    -Vector creation for and operation of laser engraver

    -Development of parametric CAD design inventory for increased efficiency in modelling

    -Ordering and communication with casting company and suppliers

    -Management of digital inventory of 3D models and images

    -Hiring, training and managing new CAD team
  • Freelance Designer Self Employed · Freelance Jun 2017 – Jan 2018 7 mos Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand CAD drafting from sketches, rendering and lasercut file creation. Website Development, graphic design and illustration

Education

  • Victoria University Wellington School of Architecture and Design Masters of Design Innovation, Industrial Design 2015 – 2017
  • Victoria University Wellington School of Architecture and Design Bachelors of Design, Industrial Design 2013 – 2015