AutoDesk Fusion 360
Simon France
South Yorkshire
Summary
Talented Director with excellent design skills with more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels.
Business-driven individual, working as a Director for product development and marketing organisations. Determined and experienced in client rapport and budget control in order to meet the clients end results in terms of product delivery. Resourceful and adaptable.
Passionate about evolving and bringing to market future facing and innovative solutions within products that improve the consumers journey in a way they have never experienced before. Constantly on a quest to further innovate existing products to stay at the forefront of every customer need.
Results-driven, ambitious and future focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits.
Highly organised and detail-oriented, successfully managing projects, plans and production.
Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project co-ordination and innovative solution development.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals through the many contacts gained with International manufacturing organisations.
Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always ready to go the extra mile and take on added responsibilities to achieve targets.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
40
40
Plus, Trademarks registered worldwide
11
11
Products designed and launched Internationally
3
3
Patents registered and pending worldwide
Work history
Innovation Director
NextGEN360 Ltd
Stockport, Manchester
07.2020 - Current
- Designed multiple products and successfully launched worldwide.
- Gained Patents and Trademarks on products designed.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators.
- Sought out new external device partners, developing long lasting relationships with multiple China based manufacturing companies such as Vaptio, Aspire, Voodoo and Vaporesso. Other smaller manufacturing suppliers.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs and achieve stable supply chains, whilst at the same time being given access to future R&D developments in various sectors.
- Provided market insights, developing trends and methods to board of directors.
- Created and presented presentations to board members and clients.
- Created 3D graphics and animations with Autodesk 3ds Max and Fusion 360.
- Innovated design projects through detailed knowledge of evolving trends and technologies.
- Used skills in Illustrator, InDesign to create unique images and layouts.
- Built design mockups and prototypes with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Standardised style guides to achieve cohesive brand identity.
- Advised printers on required techniques to fully achieve project requirements.
- Drafted and submitted monthly reports to board of directors.
- Supported marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that built brand awareness and reputation.
- Resolved staff and client issues effectively and efficiently, enhancing business performance and growth.
- Defined scope for wide range of projects.
- Strategised long-term business needs, driving customer feedback to deliver ongoing process improvements.
- Created clear company mission and vision statements, improving staff focus and motivation.
Head of Design
NextGEN360 Ltd.
Stockport, Manchester
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Designed initial concept marketing material, right the way through to final print and digital launches, working alongside external partners for final delivery.
- Designed initial concept device and product packaging, working alongside external print partners for final delivery.
- Designed all company exhibition material, including stands and all external visual effects.
- Oversaw workforce recruitment and development processes to guarantee service excellence.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Evaluated use of resources to identify areas to cut costs and opportunities for investment, such as automated packaging fulfilment.
Design Consultant (Graphic, Packaging and Product)
SocialitesZero
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Designed all marketing material and packaging.
- Designed all shop fits and concession stands for over 50 locations throughout the UK and the Netherlands.
- Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
- Liaised with multiple 3rd party print, packaging and exhibition companies.
- Created and presented presentations to board members and clients.
- Created 3D graphics and animations with Autodesk 3ds Max.
- Innovated design projects through detailed knowledge of evolving trends and technologies.
- Used skills in Illustrator, InDesign and GIMP to create unique images and layouts.
- Built design mockups and prototypes with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Standardised style guides to achieve cohesive brand identity.
- Advised printers on required techniques to fully achieve project requirements.
Creative Director
Salmon Business Group
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
06.2000 - 08.2018
- Developed on-brief and on-brand client campaign ideas and creative outputs.
- Collaborated with external agencies to manage project progress and milestones in line with client specifications.
- Led end-to-end campaign ideation and creative direction for full client base.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas, translating into actionable project plans.
- Negotiated client and vendor contracts to support cost-effective services and optimal ROI.
- Met with clients to discuss project progress and answer key questions.
- Managed bespoke campaigns aligned with clients' creative vision.
- Kept up to date with client developments and industry trends to identify potential opportunities.
- Evaluated and approved creative collateral, enforcing quality standards and brief specifications
- Identified creative growth opportunities and developed pitch presentations for new and existing clients.
- Mentored and developed team, cultivating environment of sustained creativity and professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Aided Product Design
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 09/1996 - 05/1999
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Comprehensive knowledge of AutoDesk 3D Max and Fusion 360
- Vast experience in branding and re-branding
- Packaging design and pre-production CAD / physical mock-ups
- Business development
- Customer service
- Business planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Critical Path Analysis
- High-value project management
- Daily operations
- Employee management
- Patent and Trademark management
- Compliance experience for electrical products, strong knowledge of CE, UKCA, WEEE, EMC and UN388 regulations
- Strategies and goals
- Contract negotiations with suppliers
- Project management and budgeting
- Staff recruitment and development
Software
AutoDesk 3DS Max
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc)
Microsoft Office
SAP
Accomplishments
- Brought multiple products to market, working closely and adhering to all necessary CE, UKCA, WEEE, UN38.3 compliance requirements, complete with all packaging.
- Gained multiple worldwide Patents
- Over 40 Trademarks registered worldwide
- Worked on numerous OEM / ODM products and brought to market.
- Designed and provided complete fulfillment of exhibitions.
- Worked across multiple industries such as Vaping, Engineering, Hydraulics and Finance sectors.
Timeline
Innovation Director
NextGEN360 Ltd
07.2020 - Current
Head of Design
NextGEN360 Ltd.
07.2018 - 07.2020
Design Consultant (Graphic, Packaging and Product)
SocialitesZero
01.2015 - 07.2018
Creative Director
Salmon Business Group
06.2000 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Aided Product Design
University of Wolverhampton
09/1996 - 05/1999
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