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Senior Class A modeller and CAD engineer

Volvo Trucks • Freelance

Jun 2021 - Apr 2025 • 3 yrs 10 mos

Volvo Trucks – Interior & Exterior Design Worked on the design development of Volvo Trucks interior and exterior components, with a focus on digital surface modeling, concept refinement, and CAD preparation for further engineering work. My role included developing and refining vehicle surfaces while balancing design quality, functionality, ergonomics, and engineering constraints. The work required close attention to proportions, surface flow, continuity, and integration of design intent into technically usable geometry. I used Autodesk Alias for surface modeling and refinement, Grasshopper for parametric exploration and form studies, Blender for concept modeling and visualization support, and CATIA for engineering-oriented CAD organization and geometry preparation. This work involved collaboration between design and engineering workflows, helping translate styling ideas into structured digital models suitable for professional automotive development. Tools: Alias, Grasshopper, Blender, CATIA Focus: truck interior and exterior design, surface refinement, concept development, CAD integration

Senior CAD designer, Class A modeller, automotive

Polestar • Freelance

Jul 2021 - Jun 2022 • 11 mos

Polestar – Automotive Design Support Worked on digital design development related to Polestar automotive components, focusing on surface modelling, concept geometry refinement, and preparation of CAD models for further engineering workflows. The work involved developing and refining vehicle surfaces while maintaining a balance between design intent, visual quality, and engineering constraints. Special attention was given to surface flow, proportions, and clean geometry typical for modern electric vehicle design. Autodesk Alias was used for surface modeling and refinement, ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality surfaces. Grasshopper supported parametric exploration and design variations during concept development. Blender was used for concept modeling and visualization support, while CATIA helped organize engineering geometry and prepare models for further technical development. This workflow supported the integration between industrial design and engineering teams, translating styling concepts into structured CAD geometry. Tools: Alias, Grasshopper, Blender, CATIA Focus: automotive surface modelling, EV design components, concept development, CAD integration

Senior CAD designer, Class A, automotive

BMW Deutschland • Freelance

Apr 2018 - May 2021 • 3 yrs 1 mo

BMW – Automotive Component Design (Wheels, Lighting, Hood Panels) Worked on digital design development related to BMW automotive components, including wheel design, lighting elements, and hood panel surfaces. The work focused on creating and refining CAD geometry while maintaining a balance between design aesthetics, technical feasibility, and manufacturing considerations. Particular attention was given to proportions, surface quality, and integration with overall vehicle design language. Wheel design tasks included developing rim geometry, spoke structures, and surface refinement, ensuring visually clean forms suitable for high-end automotive styling and potential manufacturing workflows. Additional work involved automotive lighting components and headlight housings, where precise geometry and clean surface transitions are essential for both design quality and functional packaging. Development of hood panel surfaces required careful surface control and smooth curvature flow to match the vehicle body design and maintain visual consistency across adjacent components. The workflow involved the use of professional CAD and modeling tools including Autodesk Alias, CATIA, Blender, and Grasshopper, enabling efficient integration between design exploration, surface modelling, and engineering preparation. Tools: Alias | CATIA | Blender | Grasshopper Focus: wheel design, automotive lighting components, hood surface development, CAD modelling, surface refinement