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Adam Dean Smith

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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.

About

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.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 10 roles

Design Manager (Vehicle Design) · Grand YarraMar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

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 · Toyota Motor Company AustraliaJan 2017 – Feb 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

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 · Cobalt DesignJun 2016 – Dec 2016 · 7 mos

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) · Technicon DesignMar 2014 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Creative Design Consultant / Design Lead · Jiangling Motor Co. (JMC)Jan 2013 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos
Creative Design Consultant · ADS CreativeJan 2013 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos
Senior Designer / Design Lead (Creative Exterior, Advanced Design) · Jaguar Land RoverNov 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos
Senior Designer · General Motors (GM) / HSV (Walkinshaw Group)Nov 2006 – Sep 2011 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Industrial Design (with Honours) – Monash University2002 – 2005
Design Research Award, Monash University2004 – 2025

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