I am a multidisciplinary Creative Designer with over 10 years of experience crafting digital and physical solutions for global brands. My work blends UX thinking, industrial design, and high-end 3D visualization to create user-centered products and environments that connect emotionally and functionally. I am passionate about sustainable innovation, luxury aesthetics, and immersive design systems. I lead design and delivery of digital and physical products emphasizing 3D renderings and user-focused research. I have produced high-end presentations and worked with clients to develop visual branding and marketing materials. I thrive in bridging digital and physical design through storytelling and precision, open to global remote roles while based in Spain.…

Layal Kurdi

I am a multidisciplinary Creative Designer with over 10 years of experience crafting digital and physical solutions for global brands. My work blends UX thinking, industrial design, and high-end 3D visualization to create user-centered products and environments that connect emotionally and functionally. I am passionate about sustainable innovation, luxury aesthetics, and immersive design systems. I lead design and delivery of digital and physical products emphasizing 3D renderings and user-focused research. I have produced high-end presentations and worked with clients to develop visual branding and marketing materials. I thrive in bridging digital and physical design through storytelling and precision, open to global remote roles while based in Spain.…

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I am a multidisciplinary Creative Designer with over 10 years of experience crafting digital and physical solutions for global brands. My work blends UX thinking, industrial design, and high-end 3D visualization to create user-centered products and environments that connect emotionally and functionally. I am passionate about sustainable innovation, luxury aesthetics, and immersive design systems.

I lead design and delivery of digital and physical products emphasizing 3D renderings and user-focused research. I have produced high-end presentations and worked with clients to develop visual branding and marketing materials. I thrive in bridging digital and physical design through storytelling and precision, open to global remote roles while based in Spain.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance / Consultant at LK Designs
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead design and delivery of digital and physical products, emphasizing 3D renderings and user-focused research. Produced high-end renderings and presentations. Worked with clients to develop visual branding and marketing materials.
Creative Industrial Designer at IVC - Retail | Canada
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Designed sustainable retail displays for brands like L'Oréal, Armani, and Vichy. Created 3D models and rendered designs using 3D Studio Max, Sketch Up, and Adobe Suite. Managed branding campaigns, events, and product launches. Assisted with bilingual translations of technical documents (English to French).
Project Manager at Lumigroup Architecture | Canada
January 1, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Managed high-profile architectural lighting projects, collaborating with manufacturers in Europe. Streamlined multi-country logistics and vendor coordination across Europe & North America, ensuring 100% on-time installations and cost savings. Orchestrated large-scale events and product launches to drive brand recognition.
Director of Activities at Pueblo Ingles | Spain
January 1, 2024 - Present
Curated design projects to enhance communication between Spanish teens and English speakers. Developed engaging, interactive activities for language immersion. Led a team of counselors to implement creative learning strategies. Integrated fun, design-driven communication methods for impactful learning.
Industrial Designer at Point 1 Displays | Canada
January 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Designed a variety of retail displays (cardboard, plastic, wood, metal) for major brands including L'Oréal, Revlon, and Walmart. Created both 2D specifications and 3D renderings, delivering accurate prototypes for testing and production. Conducted weight and drop tests to ensure prototypes met retail standards, reducing client revisions by 30%.
I.T Consultant at National Bank of Canada
January 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Delivered customer support and troubleshooting for Microsoft Outlook and banking applications. Developed strategies to improve client communication and effectively resolve technical issues.
Graphic Designer at TBWA Advertising Agency | Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Contributed innovative TV commercial and graphic concepts for brands like Dove, Holstein, and Infiniti. Collaborated on editing marketing materials and translations from English to French.
Industrial Designer Intern (Thesis) at Bombardier Aerospace | Canada
January 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Designed ‘Global Inspire’ private jet interior, focusing on luxury and user experience. Conducted UX research to design app controlling features like sound, music, and ambiance. Created 3D models, sketches, and mock-ups for both interior design and app interface. Presented design concepts to a panel of 10 judges, impressing the client.
Industrial Designer Intern at M3beton | Canada
January 1, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Designed concrete kitchenware and urban furniture, blending aesthetics and functionality.
Freelance / Consultant at LK Designs
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and delivery of digital and physical products emphasizing 3D renderings and user-focused research. Produced high-end renderings and presentations. Collaborated with clients to develop visual branding and marketing materials. Open to global remote roles.
Creative Industrial Designer at IVC - Retail | Canada
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Designed sustainable retail displays for brands like L'Oréal, Armani, and Vichy. Created 3D models and rendered designs using 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite. Managed branding campaigns, events, and product launches. Assisted with bilingual translations of technical documents (English to French).
Project Manager at Lumigroup Architecture | Canada
January 1, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Managed high-profile architectural lighting projects, collaborating with manufacturers across Europe. Streamlined multi-country logistics and vendor coordination ensuring 100% on-time installations and cost savings. Orchestrated large-scale events and product launches to drive brand recognition.
Director of Activities at Pueblo Ingles | Spain
January 1, 2024 - Present
Curated design projects enhancing communication between Spanish teens and English speakers. Developed engaging, interactive activities for language immersion. Led a team of counselors implementing creative learning strategies, integrating fun, design-driven communication for impactful learning.
Industrial Designer at Point 1 Displays | Canada
January 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Designed various retail displays including cardboard, plastic, wood, and metal for major brands like L'Oréal, Revlon, and Walmart. Produced 2D specifications and 3D renderings delivering accurate prototypes for testing and production. Conducted weight and drop tests to ensure compliance with retail standards, reducing client revisions by 30%.
I.T Consultant at National Bank of Canada
January 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Delivered customer support and troubleshooting for Microsoft Outlook and banking applications. Developed strategies to improve client communication and resolve technical issues effectively.
Graphic Designer at TBWA Advertising Agency | Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Contributed innovative TV commercial and graphic concepts for brands such as Dove, Holstein & Infiniti. Collaborated on editing marketing materials and translations from English to French.
Industrial Designer Intern (Thesis) at Bombardier Aerospace | Canada
January 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Designed the "Global Inspire" private jet interior focusing on luxury and user experience. Conducted UX research to design app controlling features like sound, music, and ambiance. Created 3D models, sketches, and mock-ups for interior design and app interface. Presented design concepts to a panel of 10 judges impressing the client.
Industrial Designer Intern at M3beton | Canada
December 31, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Designed concrete kitchenware and urban furniture blending aesthetics and functionality.

Education

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN at UQAM UNIVERSITY OF QUEBEC IN MONTREAL
November 8, 2024 - November 8, 2024
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DESIGN (POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA) at UNIVERSITY OF QUEBEC IN MONTREAL (UQAM)
November 8, 2024 - November 8, 2024
TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DESIGN (POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA) at UNIVERSITY OF QUEBEC IN MONTREAL (UQAM)
September 1, 2014 - June 18, 2015
DESIGNING AND LEARNING ABOUT TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DESIGN, THESIS ON DESIGNING THE INTERIOR OF A PRIVATE JET, ETC.
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Design (Focus: Industrial Design) at University of Quebec in Montreal
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Postgraduate Diploma – Transport Equipment Design (Thesis: Focus on Aircraft Design) at University of Quebec in Montreal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Pre-university diploma - Communications and Digital Design at Vanier College Montreal
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Design (Focus: Industrial Design) at University of Quebec in Montreal
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Postgraduate Diploma – Transport Equipment Design (Thesis: Focus on Aircraft Design) at University of Quebec in Montreal
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Pre-university diploma - Communications and Digital Design at Vanier College Montreal
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

TESOL/TEFL Accredited Certification – World TESOL Academy UK
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
IES Lighting Calculations Diploma – Engineering Society of Montreal
January 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Cinema 4D for Designers – NAD School, University of Quebec à Chicoutimi
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
ZBrush Tools for Visualization – NAD School, University of Quebec à Chicoutimi
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
UX/UI Principles and Theory – Udemy
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Figma Interface Design Project – Udemy
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Machine Learning A-Z: Artificial Intelligence, Python & R (ChatGPT Prize) – Udemy
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
SaaS Product Design and Strategy – Udemy (In Progress)
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025
IES Lighting Calculations Diploma – Engineering Society of Montreal
January 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
TESOL/TEFL Accredited Certification – World TESOL Academy UK
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods