Antony Bray

Experienced Design Engineer with 20+ years in furniture, modular construction, and commercial interior design. Specialist in Revit, Autodesk Inventor, and BIM implementation, with proven success delivering live and tender-stage projects for major clients including HMRC, Leeds City Council, and the RAF. Strong background in product development, space planning, manufacturing drawings, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Progressed from operations to senior design roles, combining technical expertise with commercial awareness and production efficiency improvements.

Designer / Engineering Department at Flexiform (2021-01 – Present)

• Deliver space planning and full design packages using Revit 2023 for commercial clients including HMRC, Leeds City Council and RAF
• Produce high-quality visualisations and walkthroughs using Enscape for client presentations
• Design new products and refine existing ranges using Autodesk Inventor
• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings for in-house production
• Attend site meetings and liaise directly with clients
• Contribute to engineering-led product innovation, expanding technical knowledge of metal fabrication
• Designed multiple new products for the Asgard brand currently in production

Design Technician at L&G Modular Homes (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Produced detailed component drawings (walls, floors, ceilings) using Autodesk Inventor
• Supported modular construction workflows with accurate 3D assemblies
• Contributed to precision-driven off-site manufacturing process

Draughtsman / Designer at Knightsbridge Furniture Productions Ltd (2013-01 – 2019-12)

• Led BIM implementation across the business
• Created and managed a comprehensive Revit family library for the full product range
• Uploaded BIM content to company website and managed technical enquiries
• Produced 2D/3D part and assembly drawings in Inventor 2020
• Designed and developed in-house and third-party furniture ranges
• Designed award-winning exhibition stands (2016)
• Delivered visuals for catalogues and promotional materials
• Solely responsible for tender-stage layouts and live project drawings

Designer at British Thornton ESF Ltd (2008-01 – 2013-12)

• Designed new furniture ranges for educational environments
• Delivered room layouts for new-build and refurbishment school projects
• Supported transition from AutoCAD to Revit following intensive training
• Developed products still in full production

Draughtsman / Designer / Production Coordinator at Aquaphonix Ltd (2004-01 – 2008-12)

• Progressed internally from warehouse operations to design and coordination
• Produced tender-stage drawings and siphonic drainage system designs
• Created standardised component libraries used company-wide
• Redesigned key components improving production efficiency and reducing costs
• Designed installation manuals to improve subcontractor consistency
• Acted as primary technical contact for subcontractors

AutoCAD Operator at Ellbee Ltd (2004-01 – 2004-12)

Warehouse & Stores Manager at Saint Gobain Solaglas (2002-01 – 2003-12)

Machine Operator at Fourfold Precision Tool Company (1996-01 – 2000-12)

Term-time

BA (Hons) in Industrial Design – University of Central England (BIAD)

BTEC National in Industrial Design