I am a designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible 2D and 3D concepts. With a background in 3D design and visual effects training, I collaborate across wood, metal and casting to deliver robust production-ready solutions. Over the last decade I have worked with internationally renowned artists and architects to produce concept sketches, technical drawings and fabrication files. I thrive in team settings and bring a practical, hardworking approach with a good sense of humour.…

Wade

I am a designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible 2D and 3D concepts. With a background in 3D design and visual effects training, I collaborate across wood, metal and casting to deliver robust production-ready solutions. Over the last decade I have worked with internationally renowned artists and architects to produce concept sketches, technical drawings and fabrication files. I thrive in team settings and bring a practical, hardworking approach with a good sense of humour.…

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I am a designer with a passion for turning ideas into tangible 2D and 3D concepts. With a background in 3D design and visual effects training, I collaborate across wood, metal and casting to deliver robust production-ready solutions.

Over the last decade I have worked with internationally renowned artists and architects to produce concept sketches, technical drawings and fabrication files. I thrive in team settings and bring a practical, hardworking approach with a good sense of humour.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Designer at True Staging
August 8, 2024 - Present
3d technical designer producing models and production drawings for the metal and wood workshop departments. Creating production files for the CNC, laser and 3d printing machines. True staging cliental are predominantly within the events industry with large scale productions including clients such as H&M / Lapland / Brit Awards.
Technical Designer at MDM Props
January 5, 2026 - June 24, 2022
3D Technical Designer at True Staging
August 1, 2024 - Present
Producing models and production drawings for metal and wood workshop departments; production files for CNC, laser cutting and 3D printing; projects for events industry including high-profile clients.
Craftsperson / Joinery at Modern Line Joinery Contract
February 26, 2024 - July 9, 2024
Craftsperson for commercial joinery projects for large build contractors; focus on office and residential design fit outs; all drawings produced for client sign-off and workshop production builds.
3D Technical Designer at Made Workshop
February 1, 2023 - November 2, 2023
Producing models and production drawings for metal and wood workshop departments; clients include Barclaycard, Amex, Hermes and Lego.
Kitchen Designer / Joiner at Lavenham Joinery
July 1, 2022 - April 28, 2023
Split role as kitchen designer and joiner; delivering bespoke shaker style traditional joinery; creating shop drawings and 3D visuals for client sign-off.
3D CAD Designer (Freelance) at MDM Props
December 1, 2021 - June 12, 2022
3D CAD design; produced fabrication files for laser and CNC cutting; contributed to Qatar Playground and Shezad Dawood’s works.
Lead 3D Draftsman at Zak Ove (International Artist)
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Lead 3D draftsman for commissioned sculpture; collaborated with engineers to ensure safety standards for large-scale work.
Production Coordinator & Technician at David Gibb Gallery
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Produced 2D and 3D models for production; managed project progress; supported artists, architects and designers.
Rhino CAD Technician at Windsor Workshop
November 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
Rhino CAD technician; collaborated with clients to develop ideas and identify optimal production methods; operated the 3-axis CNC router.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Arts at Leeds Metropolitan University
September 4, 2008 - August 26, 2011
UAL Foundation in Art & Design at Leeds College of Art & Design
September 5, 2007 - June 5, 2008
Certificate at Escape Studios VFX Academy
June 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014
BA Hons Graphic Arts & Design (2:1) at Leeds Metropolitan University
September 1, 2008 - August 1, 2011
UAL Foundation in Art and Design at Leeds College of Art & Design
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008
A Levels in Graphic Design, Art & Design, Sport Science at Colchester Sixth Form College
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    paper Brit Awards

    Heart shaped stage design for Sabrina Carpenters Brit Awards performance. The turnaround was incredibly tight, the stage needed to be split into sections for travel and for ease of assembly and install.

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    paper Lapland / Under Balcony

    Decorative element for the Lapland Toy Factory immersive experience. The set had a feature staircase and balcony and I was tasked with designing the formwork for decorative structure that fitted under the balcony.

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    paper Doha Playground

    MDM Props were commissioned by British-Pakistani artist Shezad Dawood to createDoha a Modern Playground. This featured miniatures of 6 beloved buildings in Doha. I worked on all the pieces but predominately I was tasked with the climbing wall.

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    paper BBC World Cup Desk / Russia

    During my time at Windsor Workshop we were delighted to have fabricated the centre-piece of the 2018 BBC World Cup Studio. The eye-catching desk was designed by Toby Kalitowski of BK Design Projects and we were commissioned to make it by Scott Fleary Productions.

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    paper The National Police Memorial

    Windsor Workshop were asked to produce two bronze cast sculptural elements to hang at the top of Lord Foster’s designed National Police Memorial in St Jame’s Park, London.

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    paper Lapland / Wish Shelving

    Decorative central shelve detail for the Lapland Toy Factory set over 6.5m wide and 3m high with multiple build plant layers. All finished in a scenic painted aged brass.

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