David Hooker

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I am an innovative designer and 2D/3D artist with expertise in Rhino, KeyShot, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

About

I am an innovative designer and 2D/3D artist with expertise in Rhino, KeyShot, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I design and communicate through creative, technical, and instructional solutions that connect design, technology, and storytelling.

I have led 3D modelling, rendering, prototyping, and visual storytelling across tech, engineering, e-commerce, and interior design. As a dual British–Swedish citizen, I bring a global perspective and a proven ability to deliver engaging visual content, documentation, and learning experiences for international teams.

  • 21 years' experience
  • Joined June 2025

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 7 roles

Instructional Designer · TobiiMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Designed and developed online learning courses in collaboration with subject matter experts; audited and refined existing materials to align with product updates and instructional standards; created supporting documentation and printed guides; produced engaging digital content (illustrations, video, animation) using Canva and Adobe CC; administered and optimized the learning management system; maintained version control and traceability via Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) updates.

Technical Illustrator · NorthvoltApr 2020 – Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Created high-precision technical illustrations, renders, and animations for manuals, documentation, and training materials; collaborated across engineering, design, and manufacturing to visualise complex technical concepts; supported tooling and equipment design from concept through to prototype and implementation; managed and maintained learning platforms for internal and customer training; contributed to standardising visual communication and improving documentation efficiency.

Interim Head of Department – Made to Order (MTO) · Pierce AB – Pioneers in EcommerceJun 2018 – Jan 2019 · 8 mos

Led a cross-border team of 16 designers and production assistants across Sweden and Poland; set priorities, allocated design tasks, and guided projects through organisational change; improved communication and workflow systems to streamline operations; balanced creative direction with people-focused leadership and practical problem solving.

Product Developer – Private Brands · Pierce AB – Pioneers in EcommerceFeb 2017 – Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Designer & Developer · Pierce AB – Pioneers in EcommerceJun 2014 – Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Designer & Producer · Heath StudiosJan 2012 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Graphic & Industrial Designer · Various (Freelance)Jan 2005 – Jan 2012 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Education· 5

BA (Hons) Applied Arts · University for the Creative Arts, Rochester, UK2005 – 2009
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design · UCA Rochester, UK2030 – 2025
NCFE Material & Product Design · UCA Rochester, UK2030 – 2025
A2 Photography, Architecture, Philosophy · Richmond Upon Thames College, UK2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 5

Dual Citizenship: British / Swedish2030 – 2025
EU (Sweden) Driver's License2030 – 2025
CPR + First Aid Trained2030 – 2025
CPR & First Aid Training2030 – 2025

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