Experience

Country Road Group

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer - Homeware

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Kmart Australia Limited

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer - Home

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2023



Self-employed

• Paris Area, France

• Freelance Designer

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019



Country Road Group

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer - Homeware (Hardgoods)

  • Mar 2017 - May 2018

  - Management of the design and development of a large portfolio of products including furniture, home and decorative objects- Management of the specifications and the strategy of 8 product categories through the selection of colours and materials, the review of market trends and innovation research- Developed a strong understanding of material properties; including stoneware, porcelain, steel, brass, wood, veneer and glass- Quarterly product range development ensuring commercial viability with a directional and innovative edge to reflect the values of the brand- Conducted regular presentations to the executive team of the concept design phase (drawings, realistic renderings, prototypes) through to final product sign-off- Continuous monitoring of the manufacturing phase: - Internal coordination of stakeholders for production and sale including design manager, quality technologist, graphics and merchandise teams - Supplier relationship management: knowledge of processes and production capacity, product quality review Show less

• Junior Designer - Homeware (Hardgoods)

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2017



Cubus Concepts

• Melbourne, Australia

• Furniture Designer

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  - Design of various furniture items for commercial use, including chairs, tables, bar stools, benches, sofas - Development of custom furniture solutions in response to client needs: delivered hand sketches and realistic computer renderings to the client for approval - Creation of prototypes to solve ergonomic and structural issues, and refine design details - Production of detailed technical drawings (SolidWorks) used for cost estimation and manufacture - Design of various furniture items for commercial use, including chairs, tables, bar stools, benches, sofas - Development of custom furniture solutions in response to client needs: delivered hand sketches and realistic computer renderings to the client for approval - Creation of prototypes to solve ergonomic and structural issues, and refine design details - Production of detailed technical drawings (SolidWorks) used for cost estimation and manufacture