Hi, my name is Patrycja and I am freelance designer, currently open to new opportunities! Throughout my career I’ve built a strong foundations in furniture design and manufacturing process, engineering, and customer service, which has really shaped me into someone who loves tackling challenges, thinking creatively, and finding practical solutions which is why I’m excited to move into project management and I would really welcome the chance to talk about how my innovative mindset, problem-solving skills, and this diverse experience could contribute to your company and help bring meaningful projects to life.

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Hi, my name is Patrycja and I am freelance designer, currently open to new opportunities! Throughout my career I’ve built a strong foundations in furniture design and manufacturing process, engineering, and customer service, which has really shaped me into someone who loves tackling challenges, thinking creatively, and finding practical solutions which is why I’m excited to move into project management and I would really welcome the chance to talk about how my innovative mindset, problem-solving skills, and this diverse experience could contribute to your company and help bring meaningful projects to life.

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Hi, my name is Patrycja and I am freelance designer, currently open to new opportunities! Throughout my career I’ve built a strong foundations in furniture design and manufacturing process, engineering, and customer service, which has really shaped me into someone who loves tackling challenges, thinking creatively, and finding practical solutions which is why I’m excited to move into project management and I would really welcome the chance to talk about how my innovative mindset, problem-solving skills, and this diverse experience could contribute to your company and help bring meaningful projects to life.

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Work Experience

Founder & Owner at Petal Jewellery Store
January 1, 2026 - Present
Established a handmade jewellery brand creating resin earrings and pendants incorporating real flowers. Oversee the full business lifecycle including product design, production, branding, and sales.
Landscape and Industrial Designer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and managed a self-employed design business, delivering garden transformation and landscaping projects from concept to final design, including detailed 2D/3D plans using AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor and Adobe Creative Suite.
Industrial Designer at Spacestor
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Delivered technical drawings of furniture and space organisation solutions; collaborated with R&D on technical solutions for new products; 3D modelling and drawings for manufacturing (CAD, Inventor, Imos 3D).
CAD Engineer, Document Controller at AJ Morrisroe & Sons
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Managed BIM via Revit and AutoCAD, created/marked up construction drawings, processed survey point clouds into as-built drawings; supervised site surveyors; document control and project administration; supported project manager; managed project programme and handover documents.
Design & Retail Assistant at Snappy Snaps
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Design and create photo gifts, provide photo printing and retouching, and offer customer service.
Creative Designer at Eurotins
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Created marketing materials, website design, branding, exhibition stands, and product packaging.
Graphic Designer at West Side Radio
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Voluntary role designing advertisements for a local magazine and the radio website.

Education

Art & Design (High School) at Art School of Kraków
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
BA Design at Pedagogical University of Kraków
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
MSc Project Management at University of Law, UK
January 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026

Qualifications

Revit for Architecture and Structure
January 1, 2018 - April 9, 2026
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Using AI in the UX Design Process
January 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Figma Essential Training
January 1, 2026 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Retail