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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.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Designer and Woodworker at AJI Designs
July 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025Run 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, 2025Seasonal 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, 2025A 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, 2025A 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, 2024Assistant 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, 2019Involved in the redesign of a high - end facial animation headset. Focusing on usability & durability.
Supervisor at Pumpkin Moon
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Handled (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, 2020Supported events team at the estate with weddings, parties & retreats. Gained experience in customer service, adaptability & resilience.
Education
BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology at Loughborough University
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024Industrial Design at Université de Montréal
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023A-Levels in Design & Technology, Biology, Mathematics; EPQ at King's School Rochester
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020High School Diploma at St John’s International School
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2016Qualifications
PSIC Level 2 Big Mountain Ski Instructor
March 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025Level 2 Canadian Avalanche Safety
March 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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