I am a design leader specializing in digital fabrication, parametric design, and cross-functional workflow optimization. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable fabrication pipelines and high-throughput projects across architecture and fabrication. I am passionate about turning complex design challenges into repeatable processes, mentoring teams, and driving collaboration between design, product, sales, and manufacturing to deliver value for clients.

Alex Pardes

I am a design leader specializing in digital fabrication, parametric design, and cross-functional workflow optimization. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable fabrication pipelines and high-throughput projects across architecture and fabrication. I am passionate about turning complex design challenges into repeatable processes, mentoring teams, and driving collaboration between design, product, sales, and manufacturing to deliver value for clients.

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I am a design leader specializing in digital fabrication, parametric design, and cross-functional workflow optimization. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable fabrication pipelines and high-throughput projects across architecture and fabrication.

I am passionate about turning complex design challenges into repeatable processes, mentoring teams, and driving collaboration between design, product, sales, and manufacturing to deliver value for clients.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Design Services at Consultant
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary design-engineering team and cross-department workflows, spearheading automation of Rhino-to-Zünd digital fabrication pipelines. Led the adoption of advanced computational and fabrication processes that reduced lead times, increased throughput, and scaled annual project volume from $10M to $60M over three years.
Design Services Manager at Consultant
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Oversaw project scheduling, quality control, and design documentation standards; improved delivery consistency across complex acoustic installations. Strengthened coordination between Sales, Product, and Manufacturing teams to reduce friction, clarify scope, and improve execution on high-customization projects.
Senior Project Designer at Consultant
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produced detailed shop drawings and fabrication-ready files for custom acoustic systems, establishing standardized templates and workflows. Collaborated directly with architects, installers, and internal manufacturing teams to resolve technical constraints and ensure constructability.
Design Engineer at OEC Engineering Corporation
November 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Delivered comprehensive shop drawing packages and digital fabrication models for multi-million-dollar architectural metal projects. Integrated Rhino/Grasshopper workflows with CNC and 5-axis waterjet programming, coordinating across trades to ensure precision fabrication and seamless installation.
Associate Architect at Architecture, Incorporated
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Developed Revit-based construction documentation for new-build and renovation projects, supporting survey-based modeling, spatial design, and technical detailing across multiple project phases.
Wood Shop Technician at Bars By Bud
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Early hands-on fabrication experience building custom bars for single-family residences.
Intern Architect at Samaha Associates P.C.
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Generated accurate Revit models for 3ds Max visualizations, conducted on-site surveys, and documented existing conditions to support design development and client presentations.
Intern Architect at HOK
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Supported major transit and commercial projects by creating physical/digital models (AutoCAD, Revit) and training staff on laser-cutting workflows; organized construction document sets for World Trade Center.
Director of Design Services at Acoufelt
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Directed a multidisciplinary design-engineering team and cross-department workflows, spearheading automation of Rhino-to-Zünd digital fabrication pipelines, and adopting advanced computational and fabrication processes to reduce lead times, increase throughput, and scale project volume from $10M to $60M over three years.
Design Services Manager at Acoufelt
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Oversaw project scheduling, quality control, and design documentation standards; improved delivery consistency across complex acoustical installations; strengthened coordination between Sales, Product, and Manufacturing teams to reduce friction, clarify scope, and improve execution on high-customization projects.
Senior Project Designer at Acoufelt
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produced detailed shop drawings and fabrication-ready files for custom acoustic systems, establishing standardized templates and workflows; collaborated with architects, installers, and internal manufacturing teams to resolve technical constraints and ensure constructability.
Associate Architect at Architecture Incorporated
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Developed Revit-based construction documentation for new-build and renovation projects, supporting survey-based modeling, spatial design, and technical detailing across multiple project phases.

Education

Master of Architecture at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
B.S. in Psychology at James Madison University
August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2014
M.Arch at California College of the Arts
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
B.S. in Psychology at James Madison University
August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction