I am an experienced and energetic design professional who has led design teams across Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA and China. I work across automotive, aerospace, medical technology and consumer products, delivering creative leadership from concept to production for global brands and startups alike.…

Adam Dean Smith

I am an experienced and energetic design professional who has led design teams across Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA and China. I work across automotive, aerospace, medical technology and consumer products, delivering creative leadership from concept to production for global brands and startups alike.…

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I am an experienced and energetic design professional who has led design teams across Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA and China.

I work across automotive, aerospace, medical technology and consumer products, delivering creative leadership from concept to production for global brands and startups alike.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Manager (Vehicle Design) at Grand Yarra
March 1, 2021 - Present
Design Manager; Vehicle Design and Industrial Design - professional consultant, providing design leadership for automotive, aerospace, meditech and consumer products across international clients. Managed multidisciplinary teams and contributed to projects including Bintracker Mobi and various OEM concepts.
Senior Designer at Toyota Motor Company Australia
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 2021
Senior Designer in the Product Design Department, contributing to multiple projects with Toyota Japan and local teams, including tail lamp redesigns and rugged model components.
Concept Designer at Cobalt Design
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Concept Designer focusing on transportation design and product design projects for clients globally. Notable projects include the Victorian Police ADT3 bus and other mobility concepts.
Design Lead (Automotive / Mobility) at Technicon Design
March 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016
Design Lead for automotive/mobility projects across in-house and client studios in China and Australia; worked on Changan Ford JV concepts and other major projects.
Creative Design Consultant at ADS Creative
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Creative Design Consultant for startups and clients in Australia & China, including Mobius Motors, Mason Hughes Motors, Joss Supercars and JP1 concepts.
Creative Design Consultant / Design Lead at Jiangling Motor Co. (JMC)
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Advanced/Strategic design consultancy with a focus on future models; worked on Yusheng S330 concepts and production design.
Senior Designer / Design Lead (Creative Exterior, Advanced Design) at Jaguar Land Rover
November 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012
Advanced design for Land Rover/Range Rover exterior concepts and production components; contributed to Discovery Vision Concept and Evoque updates.
Senior Designer at General Motors (GM) / HSV (Walkinshaw Group)
November 1, 2006 - September 1, 2011
Creative exterior and interior design development for GM brands; involved in HSV E-Series II/III, GenF and W427 programs.
Junior Designer (Creative Exterior) at Ford Motor Company Australia
January 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Junior designer working on exterior concepts and production interface components.
Design Internship at Technicon Design
March 1, 2005 - July 1, 2005
Internship in automotive design studio while completing final year at Monash University.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Industrial Design (with Honours) – Monash University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Design Research Award, Monash University
January 1, 2004 - December 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

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