Alex Levy

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.

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 

Lead Designer

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

Freelance Industrial Designer

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

Research Assistant

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

Industrial Designer                                                   

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

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)