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jedkelly.myportfolio.com Industrial Designer and Fabricator with over 7 years of experience in set construction, retail fit-outs, and interactive builds. I have a practical, hands-on background in mixed-material fabrication and workshop management, focused on delivering high-quality projects safely and on time.…

Jed Kelly

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Designer, Product Designer, Set Designer, +4

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jedkelly.myportfolio.com Industrial Designer and Fabricator with over 7 years of experience in set construction, retail fit-outs, and interactive builds. I have a practical, hands-on background in mixed-material fabrication and workshop management, focused on delivering high-quality projects safely and on time.…

Available to hire

Melbourne, Australia

jedkelly.myportfolio.com

Industrial Designer and Fabricator with over 7 years of experience in set construction, retail fit-outs, and interactive builds. I have a practical, hands-on background in mixed-material fabrication and workshop management, focused on delivering high-quality projects safely and on time.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Boom Studios Ben-Tovim Design

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Industrial Designer and Fabricator with experience in set construction, retail fit-outs, and interactive builds. Produced detailed CAD drafting and production-ready files for CNC routers, laser cutters, and traditional workshop tools. Created clear build documentation and installation instructions to support efficient on-site assembly. Contributed hands-on fabrication including carpentry, cabinetry, metalwork, and prototyping, with safety and engineering approvals ensuring builds meet relevant standards before installation. Mentored and supported junior designers, guiding design development through production constraints.

Production Manager (Furniture & Lighting) at Jed Kelly Design

January 1, 2021 - Present

Managed workshop workflows, material sourcing, scheduling, and quality control. Oversaw end-to-end production of high-quality bespoke furniture and lighting pieces, with hands-on fabrication across timber and metal (including welding) and a strong emphasis on finish quality and durability. Supported on-production problem solving to keep concepts buildable and faithful to the original design. Coordinated installations to ensure works met aesthetic, functional, and safety standards.

Industrial Designer at Freelance (Self-Employed)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Delivered end-to-end creative and technical support across event, architectural, and product-based projects. Provided detailed 3D drafting, build documentation, and on-site fabrication; undertook carpentry and prototyping; managed client communication, scoping, quoting, scheduling, and delivery under tight timelines to ensure consistent, production-ready outcomes.

Foundry Assistant at Mal Wood Foundry

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Supported bronze casting production in a professional foundry environment: silicone mould making, wax work, bronze casting, finishing, and surface treatments; assisted with bronze welding and repairs; developed a strong understanding of materials, processes, and production workflows within an industrial metalworking context.