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I'm Antonio M. Neves da Costa, a Lead Product Designer and CAD Specialist based in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal. I excel at high-complexity 3D CAD modeling and photorealistic rendering for automotive and luxury lighting, always balancing technical feasibility with aesthetic storytelling to deliver production-ready solutions. I'm currently pivoting toward grand challenges and premium product development, bringing a hands-on design approach, PLM-driven collaboration, and cross-disciplinary leadership to create innovative, manufacturable products that inspire clients and investors alike.…I'm Antonio M. Neves da Costa, a Lead Product Designer and CAD Specialist based in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal. I excel at high-complexity 3D CAD modeling and photorealistic rendering for automotive and luxury lighting, always balancing technical feasibility with aesthetic storytelling to deliver production-ready solutions. I'm currently pivoting toward grand challenges and premium product development, bringing a hands-on design approach, PLM-driven collaboration, and cross-disciplinary leadership to create innovative, manufacturable products that inspire clients and investors alike.

Antonio M. Neves da Costa

Product Designer, 3D Designer, Designer, +2

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I'm Antonio M. Neves da Costa, a Lead Product Designer and CAD Specialist based in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal. I excel at high-complexity 3D CAD modeling and photorealistic rendering for automotive and luxury lighting, always balancing technical feasibility with aesthetic storytelling to deliver production-ready solutions. I'm currently pivoting toward grand challenges and premium product development, bringing a hands-on design approach, PLM-driven collaboration, and cross-disciplinary leadership to create innovative, manufacturable products that inspire clients and investors alike.…I'm Antonio M. Neves da Costa, a Lead Product Designer and CAD Specialist based in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal. I excel at high-complexity 3D CAD modeling and photorealistic rendering for automotive and luxury lighting, always balancing technical feasibility with aesthetic storytelling to deliver production-ready solutions. I'm currently pivoting toward grand challenges and premium product development, bringing a hands-on design approach, PLM-driven collaboration, and cross-disciplinary leadership to create innovative, manufacturable products that inspire clients and investors alike.

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I’m Antonio M. Neves da Costa, a Lead Product Designer and CAD Specialist based in Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal. I excel at high-complexity 3D CAD modeling and photorealistic rendering for automotive and luxury lighting, always balancing technical feasibility with aesthetic storytelling to deliver production-ready solutions.
I’m currently pivoting toward grand challenges and premium product development, bringing a hands-on design approach, PLM-driven collaboration, and cross-disciplinary leadership to create innovative, manufacturable products that inspire clients and investors alike.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Lead Product Designer at Luza Group

July 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Leading 3D CAD modeling and design for high-complexity plastic components. Conducting technical feasibility analysis and managing end-to-end product lifecycles via PLM systems. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity, manufacturing standards, and strict project deadlines.

Product Designer at Castro Lighting - Castro Interiors

March 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017

Designed and developed luxury lighting fixtures, balancing intricate artistic concepts with mechanical functionality. Created high-end 3D photorealistic renderings for international catalogs and bespoke client presentations. Oversaw prototyping phases and collaborated with the production floor to ensure design-to-manufacture fidelity.

CAD Designer at PTC Group

December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026

3D CAD design with CATIA V5/V6, Blender, Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, KeyShot, SOLIDWORKS and INVENTOR. Performed modeling, reviews and feasibility checks to support advanced product development.