Hi, I’m Ed Povarchik, a Senior Creative and Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience shaping consumer electronics, home appliances, medical devices, and automotive design. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, turning complex challenges into tangible products, and bridging consumer needs with business goals. Based in Barcelona, I’ve collaborated with teams across Europe and Asia, coordinating with suppliers, validating assemblies, and driving cost reductions through smart DFMs and design-for-manufacturing. My portfolio includes more than 25 products and many successful OEM projects, and I’m always exploring new materials, technologies, and workflows to keep designs fresh and efficient.…

Ed Povarchik

Hi, I’m Ed Povarchik, a Senior Creative and Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience shaping consumer electronics, home appliances, medical devices, and automotive design. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, turning complex challenges into tangible products, and bridging consumer needs with business goals. Based in Barcelona, I’ve collaborated with teams across Europe and Asia, coordinating with suppliers, validating assemblies, and driving cost reductions through smart DFMs and design-for-manufacturing. My portfolio includes more than 25 products and many successful OEM projects, and I’m always exploring new materials, technologies, and workflows to keep designs fresh and efficient.…

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Hi, I’m Ed Povarchik, a Senior Creative and Industrial Designer with over a decade of experience shaping consumer electronics, home appliances, medical devices, and automotive design. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, turning complex challenges into tangible products, and bridging consumer needs with business goals.

Based in Barcelona, I’ve collaborated with teams across Europe and Asia, coordinating with suppliers, validating assemblies, and driving cost reductions through smart DFMs and design-for-manufacturing. My portfolio includes more than 25 products and many successful OEM projects, and I’m always exploring new materials, technologies, and workflows to keep designs fresh and efficient.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Designer at UFESA I DI4 I LIFEVIT I ZELMER
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and developed over 25 consumer electronics, home appliances, and medical device products. Coordinated directly with Asian suppliers for production and prototype validation. Implemented cost reduction improvements that lowered production costs by 18%.
Senior Industrial Designer Home Appliances at BOSCH, SIEMENS & HOME HAUSGERÄTE (BSH Group)
December 31, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Led user-centered design projects for white goods and OEM appliances regionally. Focused on user experience and ergonomic improvements. Liaised with Asian suppliers and technical teams to validate assembly processes.
Transportation Designer at CUSTOMFUTURE S.A.
December 31, 2016 - August 30, 2025
Designed public transportation and electric mobility vehicles, focusing on interior/exterior production design, weight reduction, and modularity. Delivered ergonomic validations and 3D modeling with Alias. Achieved a 12% weight reduction validated by pilot tests in Switzerland.
Automotive Designer & 3D Modeler at FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
December 31, 2008 - August 30, 2025
Created exterior and interior car designs, as well as 3D Alias modeling and style renderings. Worked on contract basis for the Sub A - 325 Project.
Senior Creative Designer at POVARCHIK STUDIOS BARCELONA
January 1, 2013 - Present
Served as team leader with responsibilities spanning project management, design thinking workshops, product development from concept to production, 3D modeling, visualizations, and animations across various sectors including consumer electronics, home appliances, medical devices, transportation, e-mobility, and automotive design.
Senior Creative Designer at POV ARCHIK STUDIOS BARCELONA
January 1, 2013 - Present
Consumer electronics, Home Appliances, Medical devices, Transportation, e-Mobility and Automotive design projects. Team leader, project management, design thinking sessions, make things happen, product development, DFMs,3D modeling parts, 3D visualizations and animations for different design projects.
Senior Industrial Designer at UFESA, DI4, Lifevit, Zelmer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Design and development of more than 25 consumer products and medical devices. Direct coordination with Asian suppliers for production and physical prototypes. Implemented improvements that reduced production costs by 18%.
Senior Industrial Designer at BSH Group (Bosch, Siemens & Home Appliances)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
White goods. User-centered design projects. Design and development of OEM appliances for regional brands. Participation in projects focused on user experience and ergonomics. Coordinated with Asian providers for assembly validation with technical teams.
Transportation Designer at CUSTOMFUTURE S.A.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Public transportation and electric mobility design projects. Production design. Interior/Exterior for companies like Skoda, Transrapid and Vossloh Kiepe. Development of interior design for public transport with a focus on weight reduction and modularity. Sketches, 3D modeling in Alias, ergonomic validations. Impact: 12% weight reduction and validation in pilot tests in Switzerland.
Automotive Designer & 3D Modeler at FIA CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Car exterior/interior designer. Alias 3D modeler and rendering in different style works. Contract (Sub A - 325 Project).
Senior Industrial Designer at BOSCH, SIEMENS & HOME HAUSGERÄTE (BSH)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
White goods. User‑centred design projects. Design and development of OEM appliances for regional brands. Participation in projects focused on user experience and ergonomics. Asian providers contact and validation of assemblies with technical teams.
Automotive Designer & 3D Modeler at FIA CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (Stellantis)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Car exterior/interior designer. Alias 3D modeler and rendering in different style works. Contract (Sub A - 325 Project).

Education

Industrial Design Degree at National University of Córdoba, Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Design (UNC – FAUD)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Master Degree in Transportation Vehicles Design at Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona (UPF), ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Post-Graduate in 3D Techniques at Animation School of Catalunya (ASC)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Industrial Design Degree at UNC – National University of Córdoba, Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Design - FAUD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Master Degree in Transportation Vehicles Design at UPF - Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona; ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Post-Graduate in 3D Techniques at ASC – Animation School of Catalunya
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Industrial Design Degree at UNC – National University of Córdoba Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Design - FAUD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Master Degree in Transportation Vehicles Design at UPF - Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Post-Graduate in 3D Techniques at ASC – Animation School of Catalunya
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

CAD 3D Advanced
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Autodesk Alias Automotive - 3D Surface Modeling Expert A/B/C Class
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Siemens NX Unigraphics - Parametric Modeling
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Post Graduate in 3D Techniques ASC
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Autodesk Alias Automotive - 3D Surface Modeling Expert A/B/C class
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
CAD 3D Advanced
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Other, Computers & Electronics, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level