About
CAD Designer with over 20 years experience within the manufacturing and packaging industry.
Highly proficient in every stage of the design process across all phases of development
In depth understanding of client requirements
Skilled project manager
Delivering design projects within time and on budget
Expertise in leading the technical design team to complete creative objectives
Fluent in a variety of CAD packages including AG CAD, Artios, Impact & Auto Cad
Winner of the packaging "Starpak Award"
Experience
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Structural Packaging Designer
Chester Medical · Full-time
Jan 2012 –
Present
12 yrs 11 mos
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Responsible for the CAD / CAM department
Taking on design briefs directly from new and existing clients
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones
Creating complex, bespoke and innovational packaging solutions
Resolve any production issues, quickly effectively without compromising the integrity of the design
Creation of Die drawings
Order cutting formes
CAD Cutting carton samples
Drawing & CAD cutting litho varnish blankets
Advising the Cut & Crease/Glue departments with machine trials and modifications to maintain optimum production efficiency.
Skilled project manager, offering constructive advice, managing expectations, building report and communicating effectively with clients throughout the design process.
Education
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NEWI
HND, Technical Illustration, Distinction
1993 – 1995
Course study included creating line and airbrush illustrations & renderings of mechanical objects, producing exploded 3D assembly component drawings in a variety of different media including water colour, acrylic, pencil technical pen. Final project involved work experience at the JCB plant producing illustrations of the new 'Fastrak' tractor.
Achieved a grade distinction.