I'm Matteo CREA, a 3 years exeprienced Retail & Product designer based in Biarritz in France. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Product Design from IAAD in Turin (Italy) and have hands-on experience with CAD, 3D modeling, and prototyping, spanning furniture and interiors To me, design is the art of paying attention and the ingenious act of combining things. I enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, user-centered solutions and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical, aesthetically appealing results.

Matteo CREA

I'm Matteo CREA, a 3 years exeprienced Retail & Product designer based in Biarritz in France. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Product Design from IAAD in Turin (Italy) and have hands-on experience with CAD, 3D modeling, and prototyping, spanning furniture and interiors To me, design is the art of paying attention and the ingenious act of combining things. I enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, user-centered solutions and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical, aesthetically appealing results.

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I’m Matteo CREA, a 3 years exeprienced Retail & Product designer based in Biarritz in France. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Product Design from IAAD in Turin (Italy) and have hands-on experience with CAD, 3D modeling, and prototyping, spanning furniture and interiors

To me, design is the art of paying attention and the ingenious act of combining things. I enjoy turning complex ideas into tangible, user-centered solutions and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical, aesthetically appealing results.

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Language

French
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

POS Designer: furnitures, interior & graphic design at DCA PLV
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and development of furniture, interior, and graphic design projects focused on Point of Sale (POS) solutions. Delivering creative concepts and technical designs tailored for retail environments in Biarritz, France.
Industrial Design Intern at Tensa industrial design studio
October 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Assisted in product development and industrial design projects, gaining hands-on experience in Milan, Italy. Contributed to design processes including sketching and 3D modeling during a two-month internship.
Apprentice Carpenter (Summer Job) at Xilo Menuiserie
July 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Carried out carpentry and woodworking tasks as an apprentice, gaining practical skills and understanding of material handling and construction in Le Lion d’Angers, France.
Accounting Assistant at Real Estate Company
December 31, 2017 - August 29, 2025
Supported accounting operations and administrative tasks within the real estate sector, assisting in financial record keeping and office management in Chambellay, France.
Trainee in Technical Drawing and Design in Robotics at Raimbault Automatisme
June 30, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Performed technical drawing and assisted in design tasks related to robotics machinery. Applied automation concepts and design software skills during the traineeship.
Official Mechanic at MatAx Racing Team
December 31, 2012 - August 29, 2025
Served as official mechanic in kart racing, responsible for maintenance and technical support of racing equipment and vehicles, enhancing team performance during races at Ancenis and Le Mans.
IT Internship at TriviumSoft
May 31, 2009 - August 29, 2025
Supported IT operations and software tasks during internship in Paris, gaining exposure to software company environments and contributing to project efforts.
POS Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design of furniture, interior and graphic design; development of POS/PLV displays for client projects.
Industrial Design Internship at DCA PLV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
POS/PLV design and development
Apprentice Carpenter at Xilo Menuiserie
June 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Summer job; carpentry and woodworking tasks
Accounting Assistant at BMG Group
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Accounting support in a real estate company
Trainee in Technical Drawing and Robotics at Raimbault Automatisme
May 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014
Traineeship in technical drawing and design in robotics
Intern at TriviumSoft
May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
Internship in an IT company
POS Designer
January 1, 2022 - Present
POS designer focusing on furniture, interior and graphic design
Industrial Design Internship at Tensa Industrial Design Studio
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Industrial design internship
Traineeship in technical drawing and design in robotics at Raimbault Automatismes
May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Traineeship in technical drawing and design in robotics
Official mechanic in kart racing team at MatAx Racing Team
January 1, 2012 - Present
Kart racing team mechanic
Internship in an IT company at TriviumSoft
May 1, 2009 - Present
Internship in an IT company

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design at IAAD University (Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design), Turin
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Graduate Higher Technical Certificate in design and production of industrial machine at Lycée Polyvalent Chevrollier, Angers
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Accounting, management and finance in alternance training at INES Expertise, Paris
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
A level graduation in technology, innovation and eco-design STI2D at Lycée Polyvalent Chevrollier, Angers
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
English courses with TOEIC Listening and Reading Test at European School of English (ESE), St. Julian’s
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test at EAS Milan
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design at IAAD University (Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design), Turin
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test at EAS Milan
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Higher Technical Certificate in design and production of industrial machine at Lycée Polyvalent Chevrollier, Angers
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test at European School of English (ESE), St. Julian’s
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Accounting, management and finance in alternance training at INES Expertise, Paris
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
A level graduation in technology, innovation and eco-design STI2D at Lycée Polyvalent Chevrollier, Angers
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design at IAAD University (Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design), Turin
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Higher Technical Certificate in design and production of industrial machines at Lycée Polyvalent Chevrollier, Angers
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2025
A Level in technology, innovation and eco-design STI2D at Lycée Polyvalent Chevrollier, Angers
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2025
Accounting, management and finance in alternance training at INES Expertise, Paris
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
January 1, 2017 - August 29, 2025
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
January 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment