I am an Industrial Designer with a strong background in innovative product development, technical design, and cross-functional collaboration. I have delivered high-quality solutions, optimized production processes, and led teams across diverse projects, leveraging tools like AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite to ensure design excellence.

Fred Taghavi

I am an Industrial Designer with a strong background in innovative product development, technical design, and cross-functional collaboration. I have delivered high-quality solutions, optimized production processes, and led teams across diverse projects, leveraging tools like AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite to ensure design excellence.

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I am an Industrial Designer with a strong background in innovative product development, technical design, and cross-functional collaboration.
I have delivered high-quality solutions, optimized production processes, and led teams across diverse projects, leveraging tools like AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite to ensure design excellence.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical Designer at Aldo Group
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Developed technical drawings based on design intent and suggested alternative solutions to optimize design effectiveness; provided technical support to designers in the development of new concepts; collaborated with the Design & Procurement team to streamline production processes and effectively reduce costs; engaged with the Designer team throughout the prototyping and production stages to ensure quality outcomes; reviewed and approved manufacturer's shop drawings to maintain design integrity; updated the detail book for each renovation project to ensure accuracy and consistency; assisted Designers and Project Managers in project execution; produced photometric studies using DIALux Evo to analyze and optimize lighting designs.
Conceptual Designer at JPMA Global Inc.
January 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Managed research and development activities for upscale retail store fixtures and designs; supported the Technical Department in fixture development, ensuring high client satisfaction; created compelling renderings and visual communications, enhancing client presentations; prepared detailed data files for Laser & CNC machinery, facilitating precise production processes; executed data entry for Genius Operations with accuracy and attention to detail.
Full-time Freelancer at GHA Design Studios
January 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Created architectural and millwork drawings for various projects, ensuring design coherence; revamped and developed the company’s CAD protocol to enhance efficiency and improve workflow; devised a new CAD user interface for retail and development projects, boosting usability; automated commands and created tools, palettes, and block libraries to expedite design processes; conducted training courses and provided technical support for AutoCAD and 3ds Max users.
Technical Design Manager at T. Alongi
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Oversaw the technical design department, ensuring alignment with project goals; diagnosed and resolved installation issues swiftly to minimize delays; coordinated project schedules and shop drawings, optimizing workflow management; managed the company’s networking and IT systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Technical Support Specialist at Autodesk Canada
January 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025
Delivered comprehensive technical support for media and entertainment customers through online channels and Help desk; developed an extensive online documentation and tutorial series for user guidance; supported Autodesk’s forum and addressed technical inquiries, enhancing user experience; represented the company at trade shows, showcasing product capabilities and features.
Draftsperson at Ontario Store Fixtures
January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025
Created store layouts and fixture detailing utilizing AutoCAD and Pro Engineering Software; created renderings for client approval, ensuring alignment with design objectives; redesigned the company website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
Technical Designer at Aldo Group
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Developed technical drawings based on design intent and suggested alternative solutions to optimize design effectiveness. Provided technical support to the designers in the development of new concepts. Collaborated with the Design & Procurement team to streamline production processes and effectively reduce costs. Engaged with the Designer team throughout the prototyping and production stages to ensure quality outcomes. Reviewed and approved manufacturer's shop drawings to maintain design integrity. Updated the detail book for each renovation project to ensure accuracy and consistency. Assisted Designers and Project Managers in project execution. Produced photometric studies using DIALux Evo to analyze and optimize lighting designs.
Conceptual Designer at JPMA Global Inc.
January 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Managed research and development activities for upscale retail store fixtures and designs. Supported the Technical Department in fixture development, ensuring high client satisfaction. Created compelling renderings and visual communications, enhancing client presentations. Prepared detailed data files for Laser & CNC machinery, facilitating precise production processes. Executed data entry for Genius Operations with accuracy and attention to detail.
Full-time Freelancer at GHA Design Studios
January 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Created architectural and millwork drawings for various projects, ensuring design coherence. Revamped and developed the company’s CAD protocol to enhance efficiency and improve workflow. Devised a new CAD user interface for retail and development projects, boosting usability. Automated commands and created tools, palettes, and block libraries to expedite design processes. Conducted training courses and provided technical support for AutoCAD and 3ds Max users.
Technical Design Manager at T. Alongi
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Oversaw the technical design department, ensuring alignment with project goals. Diagnosed and resolved installation issues swiftly to minimize delays. Coordinated project schedules and shop drawings, optimizing workflow management. Managed the company’s networking and IT systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Technical Support Specialist at Autodesk Canada
January 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025
Delivered comprehensive technical support for media and entertainment customers through online channels and Help desk. Developed an extensive online documentation and tutorial series for user guidance. Supported Autodesk’s forum and addressed technical inquiries, enhancing user experience. Represented the company at trade shows, showcasing product capabilities and features.
Draftsperson at Ontario Store Fixtures
January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025
Created store layouts and fixture detailing utilizing AutoCAD and Pro Engineering Software. Created renderings for client approval, ensuring alignment with design objectives. Redesigned the company website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
Technical Designer at Aldo Group
January 1, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Developed technical drawings based on design intent; suggested alternative solutions to optimize design effectiveness; provided technical support to designers; collaborated with Design & Procurement to streamline production and reduce costs; reviewed and approved shop drawings; updated renovation detail books; assisted Designers and Project Managers; produced photometric studies with Dialux Evo to optimize lighting designs.
Conceptual Designer at JPMA Global Inc.
January 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Managed R&D for upscale retail store fixtures; supported Technical Department in fixture development; created renderings and visual communications; prepared data files for Laser & CNC; performed data entry for Genius Operations.
Full-time Freelancer at GHA Design Studios
January 1, 2014 - September 27, 2025
Created architectural and millwork drawings; revamped CAD protocol; developed a new CAD user interface for retail and development projects; automated commands and created tools, palettes, and block libraries; conducted training courses and provided technical support for AutoCAD and 3ds Max users.
Technical Design Manager at T. Alongi
January 1, 2010 - September 27, 2025
Oversaw the technical design department; diagnosed and resolved installation issues; coordinated project schedules and shop drawings; managed networking and IT systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Technical Support Specialist at Autodesk Canada
January 1, 2008 - September 27, 2025
Delivered technical support for media and entertainment customers; developed online documentation and tutorials; supported Autodesk forums; represented the company at trade shows.
Draftsperson at Ontario Store Fixtures
January 1, 2003 - September 27, 2025
Created store layouts and fixture detailing using AutoCAD and Pro Engineering Software; produced renderings for client approvals; redesigned the company website to enhance user experience and accessibility.

Education

Diploma in Industrial Design at Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
Diploma, Industrial Design at Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
Diploma in Industrial Design at Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Six Sigma White Belt
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Autodesk Technical Support Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Rhino Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
AutoCAD Construction Drawings
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
SketchUp Pro Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Learning AutoLISP Visual LISP
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Information Security Concepts
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Six Sigma: White Belt
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Autodesk Technical Support Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Rhino Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
AutoCAD Construction Drawings
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
SketchUp Pro Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Learning AutoLISP Visual Lisp
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Information Security Concepts
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Six Sigma: White Belt
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Autodesk Technical Support Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Rhino Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
AutoCAD Construction Drawings
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
SketchUp Pro Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Learning AutoLISP Visual Lisp
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025
Information Security Concepts
January 11, 2030 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

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