Alex Levy
Industrial designer
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About
An industrial designer with 7 years experience, I am a hands-on problem solver with attention to detail and a high level of organizational skill. Most of my positions have been that of a senior designer, taking a lead role in projects. With design for manufacturing as a central theme of my career so far, I have worked on welded assemblies, folded sheet metal, aluminum extrusions, CNC machined wood and cabinetry, as well as a small amount of injection molded and thermoformed plastic assemblies.
In 2018 I received a master's degree in interdisciplinary design, which greatly increased my capacity to perform research, collaborate with other design professionals, and solve problems from a more systematic perspective.
As far as technical skills, I use Solidworks and Fusion 360 for 3D CAD, render with Keyshot, and I can use the Adobe suite of design software at an intermediate to high level. I have experience with rapid prototyping as well: 3D printing with PLA, 3-axis CNC router, and CO2 laser cutting and engraving.
Experience
Industrial Designer
OVE DECORS - Laval, QC
December 2020 to May 2023
- Developed new design concepts for bathroom vanities, furniture, outdoor, and lighting products
- Built 3D CAD (Solidworks) models of design concepts for rendering and manufacturing
- Created presentations of new concepts for management approval and marketing documentation
- Researched trends in furniture design, interior design
- Created and implemented design standards, file organization systems, and new design tools to aid in the product development process
- Developed library of standard parts
- Recruited, trained, and mentored new members of the design team
Future Systems Inc. - Toronto, ON
November 2018 to December 2020
- Designed mass transit shelters and site furniture for publicly-funded transportation projects in the US and Canada
- Performed full technical development using DFM (Design For Manufacturing) and DFA (Design For Assembly) principles; including 3D CAD models, fabrication drawing packages, assembly manuals, bill of materials (BOM), and coordinated development with manufacturing partners and general contractors
- Designed shelters for use in a variety of climatic conditions, incorporating a variety of materials and manufacturing methods (laser-cut and welded steel tubing, aluminum extrusion, structural steel, sheet metal, laminated tempered glass)
- Collaborated with design, architecture, and engineering firms such as Steer, Parsons, IBI, and Pivot Architecture
- Developed and implemented drafting and presentation standards for our design/engineering team
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for engineering and project management roles
Self-Employed - Montréal, QC
July 2018 to November 2018
- Performed technical development for and injection-molded ABS plastic pet product
- Designed and built custom furniture
NSCAD University
September 2017 to April 2018
- Assisted in the design and product development of a modular toy for children age 4-6
- Facilitated focus group session with children to research interaction and playtime preferences
- Prototyped concepts in laser-cut cardboard, foamcore, paper, and other materials
- Modeled concepts in 3D CAD using Solidworks
- Assisted in preparation of supervisor's doctoral presentation
- Created 3D CAD model of an Atlas beetle using advanced surfacing techniques in Solidworks
- Developed an Architectural 3D CAD model of a design exhibition, including two connected showspaces and the objects within them
- Modeled tessellated terrarium structures for insects in parametric software
JPMA Global - Montréal, QC
June 2016 to May 2017
- Designed new retail fixture product solutions for retail store companies, JPMA;s own showroom, and to display in JPMA’s trade show booths
- Performed complete technical development of products using DFM (Design For Manufacturing) and DFA (Design For Assembly) principles
- Produced renderings of new concepts
- Interpreted architectural plans and design drawings from clients for manufacturing
- Performed CAD work for each concept using Solidworks 3D modeling software
- Produced technical drawings and BOM (bill of materials)
- Supervised installation of fixtures and displays
Education
MDes (Master of Design) - Interdisciplinary Design
NSCAD University (2018)
DEC - Industrial Design Techniques
Dawson College - Montréal, QC (2016)
BAdmin (Bachelor's of Business Administration)
Concordia University, John Molson School of Business - Montréal, QC (2013)
