Senior CAD Designer and 3D Visualisation Specialist, Hand Drawing expert with extensive experience delivering architectural CAD documentation, photorealistic CGI, and concept presentation graphics. I specialise in SketchUp, V-Ray, and AutoCAD workflows, producing detailed planning and production drawings alongside lighting visualisation and rendering. I also support teams through training and CAD troubleshooting, maintain and expand standardised CAD libraries and bespoke component tools, and collaborate across design stages to meet deadlines and quality standards. My background combines architectural design, joinery technical detailing, and hand illustration for clear client-ready presentations.…

Piotr Chilik

Senior CAD Designer and 3D Visualisation Specialist, Hand Drawing expert with extensive experience delivering architectural CAD documentation, photorealistic CGI, and concept presentation graphics. I specialise in SketchUp, V-Ray, and AutoCAD workflows, producing detailed planning and production drawings alongside lighting visualisation and rendering. I also support teams through training and CAD troubleshooting, maintain and expand standardised CAD libraries and bespoke component tools, and collaborate across design stages to meet deadlines and quality standards. My background combines architectural design, joinery technical detailing, and hand illustration for clear client-ready presentations.…

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September 1, 2026

Senior CAD Designer and 3D Visualisation Specialist, Hand Drawing expert with extensive experience delivering architectural CAD documentation, photorealistic CGI, and concept presentation graphics. I specialise in SketchUp, V-Ray, and AutoCAD workflows, producing detailed planning and production drawings alongside lighting visualisation and rendering.

I also support teams through training and CAD troubleshooting, maintain and expand standardised CAD libraries and bespoke component tools, and collaborate across design stages to meet deadlines and quality standards. My background combines architectural design, joinery technical detailing, and hand illustration for clear client-ready presentations.

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Work Experience

Senior CAD Designer at Xavio Design LTD
December 1, 2020 - Present
Designing and producing CAD drawings, plans and technical details using SketchUp and V-Ray. Delivered an 85-panorama virtual lighting showroom showcasing immersive lighting environments online. Developed and maintained the company CAD library with standardized components and new product content. Produced high-quality visualisations including hand sketches, SketchUp models and V-Ray CGI to support concept development and client presentations. Provided training in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop and DIALux to team members and troubleshot software and CAD file issues. Improved AutoCAD efficiency through new components, tools and feature development (tool palettes, templates and workflow enhancements).
Senior CAD Designer at John Cullen Lighting LTD
October 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Delivered high-quality CAD plans, details and specifications. Worked with the Design Director to improve the company offering and executed design tasks to deadlines. Created, maintained and updated a CAD product library. Ran visualisation services producing hand sketches and 3D computer visuals. Delivered AutoCAD/SketchUp/Photoshop/DIALux training to staff and resolved software and CAD file issues. Designed and created new AutoCAD components and features such as tool palettes and template layouts to increase consistency and efficiency.
CAD Designer at Cue and Co of London
March 1, 2013 - October 1, 2015
Collaborated within a design team producing conceptual designs. Produced 3D kitchen joinery CAD drawings for production facilities. Prepared planning application submissions and photorealistic visualisations for client presentations. Maintained and updated a CAD library with new product parts.
CAD Designer at Dunster House LTD
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Prepared planning application drawings for Dunster House factory in Kent. Created conceptual disaster relief village projects. Produced 3D CAD drawings for garden wooden buildings for production facilities and wrote product instructions. Maintained and updated a CAD library with new product parts.
Architect / Web Designer (Freelance)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Commissioned planning applications and architectural drawings; commissioned website creation; exhibited watercolors in Smithfield Gallery, Dublin.
Architect Design at Chris Ryan Architects
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Produced 2D and 3D AutoCAD drawings and drawing freehand sketches. Supported conceptual design, planning applications, client presentations, design meetings, and surveys. Worked mainly on commercial buildings for high-profile clients.

Education

Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (parts one and two, recognized by the RIBA) at Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Diploma in Web Design (FETAC Level 5 Component Award) at IBAT College Swords
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Web Page Design with Adobe Dreamweaver (6 months full time course) at National Training Centre, Dublin - Loughlinstown
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Video Editing with Adobe After Effects at New Media Technology College, Dublin
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
DIAL GmbH DIALux evo 6 user training at DIAL GmbH
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design (parts one and two) at Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
DIPLOMA in Web Design (FETAC Level 5 Component Award) at IBAT College, Swords
December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Video Editing with Adobe After Effects (6 months full time course) at New Media Technology College, Dublin
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Web Page Design with Adobe Dreamweaver (6 months full time course) at National Training Centre, Dublin - Loughlinstown
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
DIALux evo 6 user training at DIAL GmbH
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016

Qualifications

DIALux evo 6 user training (implied)
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026
DIALux evo user training
August 1, 2016 - July 24, 2026
Adobe Illustrator training (FAS Training Centre, Dublin - Cabra)
September 1, 2010 - July 24, 2026
Web Page Design with Adobe Dreamweaver (course)
January 1, 2010 - July 24, 2026
Video Editing with Adobe After Effects (course)
July 1, 2010 - July 24, 2026
Web Design Diploma (FETAC Level 5 Component Award)
December 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

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    Piotr Chilik - Portfolio
    I am a London-based architectural illustrator, CAD designer and visualisation specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting architects, interior designers, lighting consultants, developers and bespoke manufacturers across the UK and internationally. My portfolio includes hand-drawn architectural sketches, concept illustrations, photorealistic visualisations, lighting presentation visuals, AutoCAD technical drawings, joinery detailing, AI-assisted CGI, presentation graphics and branding artwork. I work on projects ranging from luxury residential interiors and heritage buildings to hospitality, commercial and bespoke furniture design. I combine artistic creativity with strong technical knowledge, allowing me to produce illustrations that are both visually engaging and architecturally accurate. Whether you require a hand-drawn concept sketch, a presentation visual, detailed CAD documentation or a complete visualisation package, I deliver high-quality work with careful attention to detail. Portfolio: https://www.twine.net/signin pdf ArchitecturalIllustration HandDrawn ArchitecturalSketch SketchArtist InteriorDesign Architecture ConceptArt ArchitecturalVisualisation CGI Rendering Photoshop AutoCAD CAD TechnicalDrawing LightingDesign PresentationGraphics HeritageArchitecture ResidentialDesign CommercialDesign HospitalityDesign Joinery AIArt FreelanceDesigner Visualisation ArchitecturalDesigner…