I'm Jonathan A. Sheridan, a computational industrial designer specializing in parametric modelling, multi-object pattern generation, and sculptural surfacing. I fuse physics-driven attractors, Class-A surfaces, and materials science to deliver architectural, ergonomic, and jewelry‑level precision across hard and soft surfaces. Over a career spanning automotive CMF and luxury brand interiors, I drive production‑ready detailing and bespoke decorative tools, while building toolchains in Python and C++ for iterative, generative design. I stay curious about life-cycle design, green manufacturing, and bio-inspired tessellations that fuse form with function.…

Jonathan A. Sheridan

I'm Jonathan A. Sheridan, a computational industrial designer specializing in parametric modelling, multi-object pattern generation, and sculptural surfacing. I fuse physics-driven attractors, Class-A surfaces, and materials science to deliver architectural, ergonomic, and jewelry‑level precision across hard and soft surfaces. Over a career spanning automotive CMF and luxury brand interiors, I drive production‑ready detailing and bespoke decorative tools, while building toolchains in Python and C++ for iterative, generative design. I stay curious about life-cycle design, green manufacturing, and bio-inspired tessellations that fuse form with function.…

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I’m Jonathan A. Sheridan, a computational industrial designer specializing in parametric modelling, multi-object pattern generation, and sculptural surfacing. I fuse physics-driven attractors, Class-A surfaces, and materials science to deliver architectural, ergonomic, and jewelry‑level precision across hard and soft surfaces.

Over a career spanning automotive CMF and luxury brand interiors, I drive production‑ready detailing and bespoke decorative tools, while building toolchains in Python and C++ for iterative, generative design. I stay curious about life-cycle design, green manufacturing, and bio-inspired tessellations that fuse form with function.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Parametric Computational Designer (CMF) at Lotus | Volvo | Polestar | Lynk & Co | Geely
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Drove show-car and production-model detailing including speaker grilles, vents, control surfaces, lighting, leather appliqués, and encapsulated lattices. Developed bespoke parametric tools for sculptural surface decorations such as perforations, marquetry, pillowing, and precision stitching using physics-based attractors and perimeter treatments. Pioneered workflows for high-precision Class-A and organic mesh to SubD conversion and authored plugin scripts in Python and C++ for iterative generative design.
Industrial & Furniture Designer at Ozwald Boateng | The Macallan
December 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Conceptualized and executed bespoke drinks-serves, furniture, and silver-serve figurines using parametric venation and organic appliqué. Selected materials such as timber, precious metals, and fabrics (including leather and shagreen) to craft theatrical, mechanism-driven experiences for premium brands.
Furniture Designer at Origin | Nando’s
December 31, 2018 - July 14, 2025
Designed modern timber, tube-steel, and injection-moulded furniture with ergonomic, trap-free mechanisms, integrating finite element analysis (FEA) into form-finding. Created sculptural, hygienic seating in laminated plywood leveraging CNC and hand-finishing techniques for rapid prototyping and production.
Interior/Exterior & Structural Designer at BMT NGL | Seawing | Ultra Motorhomes
December 31, 2014 - July 14, 2025
Developed high-speed military craft and motor-yacht interiors coordinating FEA, CFD, control seating and deck fit-out. Led ground-effect craft layouts blending aerodynamic performance with bespoke interiors. Designed luxury coach builds on Volvo B12 chassis, incorporating Germanic styling with refined material palettes.
Electromechanical & Connector Designer at Yazaki Europe | P.D.D. Consultancy | STRIX
December 31, 2000 - July 14, 2025
Designed automotive electrical connectors focusing on housing ergonomics and injection-mould tooling with FEA and Mold-flow for mechanics. Applied FEA and haptics to 4D experiential interfaces. Engineered electromechanical systems from concept through CNC-driven prototyping, utilizing Six SIGMA and FMEA methodologies.
Parametric Computational Designer (CMF) at Lotus | Volvo | Polestar | Lynk & Co | Geely
January 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Drove show‑car and production‑model detailing: speaker grilles, vents, control surfaces, lighting, leather appliqués and encapsulated lattices. Developed bespoke parametric tools for sculptural surface decorations: perforations, marquetry, pillowing and precision stitching through physics‑based attractors and perimeter treatments. Pioneered high‑precision Class‑A and organic mesh work flows to SubD; authored plugin scripts (Python, C++) for iterative, generative design.
Industrial & Furniture Designer at Ozwald Boateng | The Macallan
January 1, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Conceptualized and executed bespoke drinks‑serves, furniture and silver‑serve figurines using parametric venation and organic appliqué. Selected timber, precious metals and fabrics (leather, shagreen) to craft theatrical, mechanism‑driven experiences for premium brands.
Industrial Designer at Metal Solutions
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead designer of architectural interlocking panels, creating repeat patterns in 2D–4D for facades and interiors.
Furniture Designer at Origin
January 1, 2018 - September 6, 2025
Origin (2015–2018): Designed modern timber, tube‑steel and injection‑m moulded furniture with ergonomic, trap‑free mechanisms; integrated FEA into form‑finding.
Furniture Designer at Nando’s
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Nando’s (2016): Sculptural, hygienic seating in laminated plywood; leveraged CNC and hand‑finishing techniques for rapid prototyping and production.
Interior/Exterior & Structural Designer at BMT NGL
January 1, 2010 - September 6, 2025
Developed high‑speed military craft and motor‑yacht interiors, coordinating FEA, CFD, controls seating and deck fit‑out.
Designer at Seawing
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Led ground‑effect craft layouts, blending aerodynamic performance with bespoke interiors.
Interior/Exterior & Structural Designer at Ultra Motorhomes
January 1, 2002 - September 6, 2025
Luxury coach builds on Volvo B12 chassis, marrying Germanic styling with refined material palettes.
Electromechanical & Connector Designer at Yazaki Europe
January 1, 1999 - September 6, 2025
Designed automotive electrical connectors, focusing on housing ergonomics and injection‑mould tooling. FEA + Mold‑flow for mechanics.
P.D.D. Consultancy at P.D.D.
January 1, 2000 - September 6, 2025
Applied FEA and haptics to 4D experiential interfaces.
Electromechanical & Designer at STRIX
January 1, 1998 - September 6, 2025
Engineered electromechanical systems, from concept through CNC‑driven prototyping.

Education

MPhil at University of Southampton
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
MA at De Montfort University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
MPhil, Aesthetics in Ship Design at University of Southampton
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
MA, 4D Industrial Design at De Montfort University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
BA (Hons), Product Design (Physical) at Bournemouth University
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Goldsmiths Jewellery Award
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Hard-Metal Roofing Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Six Sigma (FMEA)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level