I’m a product designer with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into real-world products. Currently working independently, I work with companies of all sizes to deliver end-to-end design solutions, from early concept sketching through to manufacture. My background spans in-house roles, design consultancies, and freelance projects, giving me a flexible, hands-on approach to both creative and technical challenges.

Matt Bowman

I’m a product designer with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into real-world products. Currently working independently, I work with companies of all sizes to deliver end-to-end design solutions, from early concept sketching through to manufacture. My background spans in-house roles, design consultancies, and freelance projects, giving me a flexible, hands-on approach to both creative and technical challenges.

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I’m a product designer with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into real-world products. Currently working independently, I work with companies of all sizes to deliver end-to-end design solutions, from early concept sketching through to manufacture. My background spans in-house roles, design consultancies, and freelance projects, giving me a flexible, hands-on approach to both creative and technical challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Product Designer/Director at JAM Product Design
February 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance product designer delivering end-to-end design services from concept sketching to design for manufacture and manufacturer liaison. Adaptable to working independently or embedded within client teams. Develop high-impact visuals and CG renders for stakeholder presentations. Offer 3D printing services from rapid prototyping to low-volume production runs. Produce full CAD packages for hand-off to manufacturers. Oversee multiple projects ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
Product Design Engineer at Stairkraft
November 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019
Designed bespoke staircases converting customer specifications into production-ready CAD assemblies and drawings. Collaborated with manufacturers and installers to ensure parts were fabrication-friendly and easy to install. Used SolidWorks for concept visualization to secure client buy-in and manufacturing clarity.
Product Designer at Home Decor GB Ltd
September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Drove patent-pending innovations through to full-scale manufacture, focusing on aluminium extrusion and injection-moulded product lines. Presented new products to senior leadership and conducted post-launch team training. Liaised with internal teams and manufacturers to keep projects on cost and schedule.
Product Designer at Glasdon UK Ltd
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014
Created innovative concepts grounded in market and competitor analysis. Managed product updates and change requests across the full range. Collaborated with tech services to resolve customer issues and develop tailored solutions. Supported client needs through prototyping, testing, and custom product development.

Education

BA(Hons) Product Design with Art Foundation Year at University of Salford
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet