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I'm Alfie Watson, a creative and entrepreneurial Industrial Designer with hands-on design, prototyping, and woodworking experience. I run AJI Designs, crafting chopping boards, platters, bread knives, and garden furniture, and sell through Etsy and markets across the country. I'm inspired by the outdoors and sustainable design, and I bring calm under pressure, curiosity, energy, and originality to every project. I'm fully bilingual in English and French and recently qualified as a ski instructor.…I'm Alfie Watson, a creative and entrepreneurial Industrial Designer with hands-on design, prototyping, and woodworking experience. I run AJI Designs, crafting chopping boards, platters, bread knives, and garden furniture, and sell through Etsy and markets across the country. I'm inspired by the outdoors and sustainable design, and I bring calm under pressure, curiosity, energy, and originality to every project. I'm fully bilingual in English and French and recently qualified as a ski instructor.

Alfie Watson

Designer, Product Designer, Brand Designer, +2

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I'm Alfie Watson, a creative and entrepreneurial Industrial Designer with hands-on design, prototyping, and woodworking experience. I run AJI Designs, crafting chopping boards, platters, bread knives, and garden furniture, and sell through Etsy and markets across the country. I'm inspired by the outdoors and sustainable design, and I bring calm under pressure, curiosity, energy, and originality to every project. I'm fully bilingual in English and French and recently qualified as a ski instructor.…I'm Alfie Watson, a creative and entrepreneurial Industrial Designer with hands-on design, prototyping, and woodworking experience. I run AJI Designs, crafting chopping boards, platters, bread knives, and garden furniture, and sell through Etsy and markets across the country. I'm inspired by the outdoors and sustainable design, and I bring calm under pressure, curiosity, energy, and originality to every project. I'm fully bilingual in English and French and recently qualified as a ski instructor.

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I’m Alfie Watson, a creative and entrepreneurial Industrial Designer with hands-on design, prototyping, and woodworking experience. I run AJI Designs, crafting chopping boards, platters, bread knives, and garden furniture, and sell through Etsy and markets across the country.

I’m inspired by the outdoors and sustainable design, and I bring calm under pressure, curiosity, energy, and originality to every project. I’m fully bilingual in English and French and recently qualified as a ski instructor.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Designer and Woodworker at AJI Designs

July 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025

Run a small, successful woodworking business, hand making & selling chopping boards, platters, bread knives, garden furniture & bespoke orders. Selling through Etsy & markets across the country.

Pizza Chef at Sunflour Ltd

May 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025

Seasonal work in a specialist sourdough pizza company. I have learned to work in a high intensity, fast paced environment having to problem solve on the go.

Interim project at Captive Devices

May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025

A tech start-up innovating in facial animation headsets. I worked alongside the head designer in production, assembly, and design problem - solving of their first batch of new headsets, having to hit tight deadlines.

Travel Ambassador at FCDO

March 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025

A government program promoting safe travel through social media content. I provided travel tips, advice & helpful links to government pages raising awareness of potential risks to young travelers.

Volleyball Coach at Loughborough University Men’s 2

June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Assistant coach to Loughborough Men’s 2nd team. Planned and led training sessions, providing feedback & taking 1-1 improvement sessions. Bonded the team & players to create a great team atmosphere.

Intern at Cubic Motion Ltd

June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2019

Involved in the redesign of a high - end facial animation headset. Focusing on usability & durability.

Supervisor at Pumpkin Moon

October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Handled (cash and card) payments, trained new staff members & ensured smooth operations.

Food prep, Waiting and Bar at Oxonhoath Country Estate

March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020

Supported events team at the estate with weddings, parties & retreats. Gained experience in customer service, adaptability & resilience.