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I’m a design and manufacturing professional with experience spanning architecture, interior design, product design, and hands-on manufacturing. I work effectively as both designer and maker, turning ideas into practical and cost-effective solutions—often under tight timeframes and challenging conditions. My multidisciplinary background blends creative design thinking with real-world production expertise. I focus on design for manufacture (DFM), joinery and CNC workflows, end-to-end project coordination, supplier sourcing, and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes for both custom and high-volume manufacturing runs.…I’m a design and manufacturing professional with experience spanning architecture, interior design, product design, and hands-on manufacturing. I work effectively as both designer and maker, turning ideas into practical and cost-effective solutions—often under tight timeframes and challenging conditions. My multidisciplinary background blends creative design thinking with real-world production expertise. I focus on design for manufacture (DFM), joinery and CNC workflows, end-to-end project coordination, supplier sourcing, and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes for both custom and high-volume manufacturing runs.

NICOLAS BROODRYK

Designer, Product Designer, Architect, +2

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I’m a design and manufacturing professional with experience spanning architecture, interior design, product design, and hands-on manufacturing. I work effectively as both designer and maker, turning ideas into practical and cost-effective solutions—often under tight timeframes and challenging conditions. My multidisciplinary background blends creative design thinking with real-world production expertise. I focus on design for manufacture (DFM), joinery and CNC workflows, end-to-end project coordination, supplier sourcing, and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes for both custom and high-volume manufacturing runs.…I’m a design and manufacturing professional with experience spanning architecture, interior design, product design, and hands-on manufacturing. I work effectively as both designer and maker, turning ideas into practical and cost-effective solutions—often under tight timeframes and challenging conditions. My multidisciplinary background blends creative design thinking with real-world production expertise. I focus on design for manufacture (DFM), joinery and CNC workflows, end-to-end project coordination, supplier sourcing, and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes for both custom and high-volume manufacturing runs.

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I’m a design and manufacturing professional with experience spanning architecture, interior design, product design, and hands-on manufacturing. I work effectively as both designer and maker, turning ideas into practical and cost-effective solutions—often under tight timeframes and challenging conditions.

My multidisciplinary background blends creative design thinking with real-world production expertise. I focus on design for manufacture (DFM), joinery and CNC workflows, end-to-end project coordination, supplier sourcing, and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes for both custom and high-volume manufacturing runs.

Skills

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Intermediate

MVP

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Design & Manufacturing Lead at The Schnauzer Co.

January 1, 2021 - Present

Co-founded and built a complete woodwork manufacturing operation from limited resources and an empty workspace. Designed and commissioned end-to-end production capability including CNC routing, laser cutting, lumber processing, lamination, surface preparation, and spray finishing. Established sourcing networks for materials, consumables, components, and specialist partners. Delivered a wide range of products such as mobile structures, outdoor furniture, countertops, architectural surfaces, and complex joinery—often as high-volume orders (including 1,000+ unit runs) while maintaining strict quality standards. Built and trained a skilled team of permanent manufacturing staff, and managed complex project schedules with reliable delivery under challenging conditions.

Freelance Design & Project Management

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Led the design and project management of a private residence construction in Riebeek Kasteel, gaining real-world experience in construction processes, site management, and stakeholder coordination. Provided consulting services to Leon Engelbrecht Design on high-end interior projects, supporting spatial planning, visualization, technical documentation, and project coordination.

Architectural Technologist at Hugo Scheepers Architects

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019

Delivered multiple projects from concept to completion across institutional, healthcare, government, and residential sectors as a principal agent. Coordinated appointed consulting teams, engaged with client bodies and asset operators, and produced and reviewed comprehensive technical documentation. Undertook regular site inspections and quality assurance, and reviewed/ coordinated tenders and contract agreements. Provided conceptual design and visualization support throughout project phases.

Junior Architectural Technologist at K&L Architects

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013

Supported conceptual design and produced technical documentation. Gained introductory exposure to contract administration as part of project delivery.