Hi, I’m Jean-Baptiste Modley, a multinational and multidisciplinary designer with a passion for great works of the past and new tech innovations. I specialize in product design, guiding projects from concept sketches and CMF decisions through 3D modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing coordination to deliver compelling, manufacturable solutions for diverse clients. My practice blends craft, systems thinking, and collaborative problem solving across cultures and industries. I’m driven to push boundaries, learn continuously, and, someday, become a household name in design. I thrive in cross‑functional teams and international contexts, always aiming to create meaningful products that balance aesthetics, usability, and production realities.

Jean-Baptiste Modley

Hi, I’m Jean-Baptiste Modley, a multinational and multidisciplinary designer with a passion for great works of the past and new tech innovations. I specialize in product design, guiding projects from concept sketches and CMF decisions through 3D modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing coordination to deliver compelling, manufacturable solutions for diverse clients. My practice blends craft, systems thinking, and collaborative problem solving across cultures and industries. I’m driven to push boundaries, learn continuously, and, someday, become a household name in design. I thrive in cross‑functional teams and international contexts, always aiming to create meaningful products that balance aesthetics, usability, and production realities.

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Hi, I’m Jean-Baptiste Modley, a multinational and multidisciplinary designer with a passion for great works of the past and new tech innovations. I specialize in product design, guiding projects from concept sketches and CMF decisions through 3D modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing coordination to deliver compelling, manufacturable solutions for diverse clients. My practice blends craft, systems thinking, and collaborative problem solving across cultures and industries.

I’m driven to push boundaries, learn continuously, and, someday, become a household name in design. I thrive in cross‑functional teams and international contexts, always aiming to create meaningful products that balance aesthetics, usability, and production realities.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Product Designer at FILO DESIGN
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led the development of a diverse range of consumer products including electric scooters, ladders, treadmills, kitchenware and pressure washers for Chinese and international clients. Several projects reached mass production, such as a gym bike with an initial batch of 10,000 units.
Senior Product Designer at FILO DESIGN
December 31, 2025 - October 20, 2025
One-year contract at a design consultancy in China, leading the development of a diverse range of products including electric scooters, ladders, treadmills, kitchenware, and pressure washers for Chinese and international clients. Several projects reached mass production, such as a gym bike with an initial batch of 10,000 units.
Senior Product Designer at FILO DESIGN
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led the development of products including electric scooters, ladders, treadmills, kitchenware, and pressure washers for Chinese and international clients. Several projects reached mass production, such as a gym bike with an initial batch of 10,000 units.
Senior Product Designer at Filo Design
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
One-year contract leading development of a diverse range of products including electric scooters, ladders, treadmills, kitchenware and pressure washers for Chinese and international clients; several projects reached mass production, such as a gym bike with an initial batch of 10,000 units.
Product Designer at CARL FRIEDRIK
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Oversaw the full product development cycle from design briefs and initial sketches to 3D modeling, prototyping, and coordinating with manufacturers. Led the design of backpacks and wallets, managing both creative direction and technical development; strengthened skills in project management and material-focused design.
Product Designer at Carl Friedrik
December 31, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Oversaw the full product development cycle for a luxury travel goods brand, from design briefs and sketches to 3D modeling, prototyping, and coordinating with manufacturers. Led the design of backpacks and wallets, managing both creative direction and technical development.
Product Designer at Carl Fridrik
December 31, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Oversaw full product development cycle for a luxury travel goods brand, from design briefs and initial sketches to 3D modeling, prototyping, and coordination with manufacturers; led the design of backpacks and wallets, managing creative direction and technical development.
Product Designer at Carl Friedrik
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Oversee full product development cycle for luxury travel goods, from design briefs and initial sketches to 3D modeling, prototyping, and manufacturing coordination. Led design of backpacks and wallets, improving creative direction and technical development.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Various projects for clients and friends: 3D modeling, rendering, and AI-driven work.
Freelance Designer at Freelance Cascais
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Various projects for clients and friends: from 3D modeling, rendering, and AI.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - October 20, 2025
Various projects including 3D modeling, rendering and AI work.
Freelance Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2022 - September 27, 2025
Various projects for clients and friends: 3D modeling, rendering and AI-assisted design.
Freelance Designer at Self‑employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
Freelance designer delivering 3D modeling, rendering, and AI-assisted design for clients in Cascais. Worked on diverse projects and collaborated with peers, exploring new workflows and concepts.
Junior Product Designer at Giulio Vinaccia
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Design consultant with social design projects for national governments like Azerbaijan and Tunisia.
Junior Product Designer at Design consultant Giulio Vinaccia
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Social Design Projects for National Governments like Azerbaijan and Tunisia.
Junior Product Designer at Design consultant Giulio Vinaccia
December 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025
Social Design Projects for National Governments like Azerbaijan and Tunisia.
Junior Product Designer at Giulio Vinaccia
December 31, 2020 - September 27, 2025
Social design projects for national governments like Azerbaijan and Tunisia; contributed to product development and design consultancies.
Junior Product Designer at Giulio Vinaccia (Design Consultant)
January 1, 2020 - October 30, 2025
Social design projects for national governments like Azerbaijan and Tunisia; contributed to concept development, research, and design deliverables.
Design Internship at JET CLASS
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Worked on high-end furniture and lighting pieces. Several pieces were selected for exhibition at major international fairs, including Paris Maison & Objet and Milan Salone del Mobile.
Product Design Internship at JET CLASS
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Worked on high-end furniture and lighting pieces; several were selected for exhibition at Paris Maison & Objet and Milan’s Salone del Mobile.
Product Design Internship at JET CLASS
December 31, 2018 - October 20, 2025
Worked on high-end furniture and lighting pieces; several selected for exhibition at Paris Maison & Objet and Milan's Salone del Mobile.
Product Design Internship at JET CLASS
December 31, 2018 - September 27, 2025
Worked on high-end furniture and lighting pieces; several selected for exhibition at Paris Maison & Objet and Milan Salone del Mobile.
Product Design Internship at JET CLASS
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Worked on high-end furniture and lighting pieces; several pieces selected for major international fairs (Paris Maison & Objet, Milan Salone del Mobile).

Education

Master's in Product Design at Ra Milano
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor's in Product Design at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
French Baccalaureate at Lycée Français
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2015
Masters in Product Design at Ra Milano, Italy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelors in Product Design at Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
French Science Baccalaureate at Lycée Français
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2015
Masters in Product Design at Ra Milano, Italy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelors in Product Design at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
French Science Baccalaureate at Lycée Français
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2015
Bachelor's in Product Design at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
French Science Baccalaureate at Lycée Français
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2015
Masters in Product Design at Ra Milano
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Masters in Product Design at Milano, Italy (RA Milano)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor in Product Design at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
French Baccalaureate at Lycée Français
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

Driving licence
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality