Luke Harrap

Performance-driven Multidisciplinary Designer with over five years of experience across industrial workplace design and luxury yacht design and retail design combining creative design expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing. In my current role, I specialise in furniture design and development, producing detailed technical drawings, manufacturing documentation and production packs, while supporting international manufacturing and installation projects. Experienced in SolidWorks and Siemens NX, with a BA (Hons) in Product and Furniture Design, I bring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach to delivering high-quality, commercially viable designs.

Development Designer at Redd Retail Group (2025-02 – Present)

Experienced Development Designer and Technical Design Specialist, skilled in developing commercially viable, production-ready designs from concept through to manufacture and installation. Strong expertise in technical documentation, DFMA, CNC processes, and international manufacturing, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and delivering projects to tight deadlines.

• Furniture Design & Development: Skilled in designing bespoke and mass-produced furniture, balancing aesthetics, functionality, brand requirements and commercial considerations.
• Technical Design & Documentation: Proficient in translating concept renders and design proposals into comprehensive production packs, including general arrangements, detailed technical drawings and production panel breakdowns.
• Manufacturing & Workshop expertise: Strong understanding of CNC processes, material selection, construction methods, assembly techniques and workshop capabilities, with responsibility fro developing accurate production breakdowns.
• Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA): integration of manufacturing, assembly and installation requirements into the design process to improve practicality, efficiency and build ability.
• Brand Standards & Design Compliance: Develop commercially viable design solutions that maintain brand consistency and adhere to established design guidelines.
• Bill of Materials (BOM’s): Prepare accurate bill of materials to support material procurement, manufacturing requirements and production planning.
• International manufacturing: Produce technical drawings and manufacturing documentation for overseas production partners, inclusive of facilities in China and Mexico, ensuring design intent and technical requirements are clearly communicated.
• International Installation & Coordination: Oversee elements of installation across multiple continents, supporting installation teams and ensuring designs are implemented in accordance with project specifications.
• Cross-functional collaboration: collaborate with manufacturing, installation, project management, graphics and creative teams to coordinate technical requirements and deliver projects successfully.
• Manufacturing process improvement: Played an influential role in implementing in-house manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency and streamlining workflows across the business.
• Site Surveys & Technical Assessment: Conduct site surveys and document critical dimensions, existing conditions and installation constraints to inform accurate design and production decisions.
• Quality Assurance & Attention to Detail: Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, ensuring drawings and production packs are clear, constant and suitable for manufacture.
• Project & Deadline management: Manage multiple projects and competing priorities, delivering accurate technical information and maintaining standards under tight deadlines.

Joinery Designer at Fairline Yachts (2023-05 – 2025-02)

Innovative and detail-oriented Joinery Designer with over 18 months of experience at an award-winning luxury yacht manufacturer. Adept at creating bespoke joinery solutions that enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of high-end yachts, including the acclaimed Squadron 58, Targa 40, and Targa 45. Demonstrated ability to combine technical proficiency with artistic vision to deliver superior craftsmanship.

• Expert in CAD Software: Proficient in Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and joinery design applications.
• Technical Drawing Proficiency: Skilled in creating and interpreting technical drawings to industry standards.
• Marine Industry Standards Knowledge: Strong understanding of marine industry standards and regulations.
• Material Selection and Project Management: Skilled in material selection, budgeting, and project management.
• Yacht Manufacturing Process Involvement: Comprehensive involvement in the yacht manufacturing process to ensure the introduction of any new boat meets high standards and is efficient before handover to production.
• Training and Development: Conducted extensive training programs to enhance joiners' knowledge of industry-standard drawings.
• Collaboration with Design Teams: Collaborated with naval architects, engineers, and interior designers to ensure cohesive and functional designs.
• Project Management: Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Exceptional Problem-solving Abilities and Attention to Detail: Supervised production teams to maintain quality standards and troubleshoot design issues.
• Knowledge of Joinery Techniques: Experience in advanced woodworking and joinery techniques, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship applied to designs before manufacture.
• Prototyping and Testing: Skilled in creating prototypes and conducting tests to validate design concepts and ensure functionality.
• Cost Estimation and Analysis: Ability to perform accurate cost estimations and financial analysis to ensure project feasibility and budget adherence.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Experienced in implementing quality assurance processes to maintain high standards throughout the production cycle.z
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Proficient in managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.
• Regulatory Compliance: Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in yacht manufacturing.
• BOM Management: Proficient in managing Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure accurate documentation, cost control, and efficient production planning.

Junior Design Engineer at Brandsafe Protection Ltd (2021-09 – 2023-05)

• Project Management: Developed cost estimates, procured equipment, and oversaw production progress and installation for large-scale projects.
• Product Evaluation: Assessed feasibility, design, and performance of existing product ranges to ensure standards were met before independent test house verification.
• Team Collaboration: Worked closely with the team to plan production processes for new and existing products.
• Design Validation: Performed design validation testing using SolidWorks simulation before prototyping.
• Process Control Implementation: Introduced process control methods, including a drawing office and intelligent number systems for revision control, laying the groundwork for a future PDM system.
• Component Redesign: Redesigned components to improve performance and drive efficiencies through continuous evaluation.
• 3D CAD Software: Utilised SolidWorks to present concepts for new product ranges.
• Cost Estimation: Estimated material and equipment costs to determine project feasibility.
• Impact Testing Rig Design: Designed a rig capable of producing a force up to 28kN to assess the capability of existing product ranges.
• Certification Support: Provided support to achieve certification across ten product ranges, enhancing business recognition.
• Bespoke Designs: Created bespoke designs that helped win new projects, including those from Glencar Construction.
• Site Visit Surveys: Collaborated with the Design and Production Manager on on-site visit surveys, design proposals, and production to meet deadlines for Lidl distribution centres in Belvedere and Luton.

Work Experience at Instore Vision Ltd (2018-09 – 2021-09)

• Shadowed operational procedures inclusive of client interaction to product development
• Additional shadowing of production procedures demonstrating knowledge from initial design to final output
• Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work.

GCSEs in ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, MATHS, SCIENCE, DESIGN, BUSINESS & OTHERS – THE DUSTON SCHOOL (2016 – 2016)

BACHELOR OR ARTS DEGREE in PRODUCT AND FURNITURE DESIGN – DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY (2021-09)

A-LEVELS in PRODUCT DESIGN, BUSINESS STUDIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION – THE DUSTON SCHOOL (2018-09)