Professional Summary
Experienced Alias Modeller with 13.5 years in OEM design studios, specialising in digital surfacing, Class-A production modelling (STRAK), and CAS concept development. Adept at delivering high-fidelity Alias datasets for physical and virtual sign-off, ensuring seamless integration between design and engineering.
Proven ability to maintain surface quality standards, optimise Alias workflows, and enhance file administration for efficiency and traceability. Strong foundation in manufacturing feasibility, with a thorough understanding of plastic moulding techniques and tooling, ensuring surfaces are both aesthetically refined and production-feasible.
Leading cross-functional collaboration between designers, engineers, and visualisation teams, ensuring structured, auditable Alias data is seamlessly integrated into VR, 2D, and 3D workflows. Experienced in presenting Alias models in R&D reviews, advocating for advanced surfacing techniques to refine digital modelling processes.
Professional Experience
Bentley Motors – (Lead) Advanced Surfacing Alias Modeller
July 2016 – Present | Coventry & Crewe, England
• Delivered high-fidelity Alias datasets for interior and exterior surfaces, ensuring precision and adherence to Bentley’s luxury standards.
• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) / Team Lead for Interior CAS, coordinating a diverse team of permanent and contract modellers.
• Collaborated with designers, engineers, and visualisation teams, translating creative concepts into production-ready 3D surfaces while maintaining Alias modelling best practices.
• Refined Alias file management and workflow efficiency, developing structured, auditable processes to improve traceability, collaboration, and data integrity.
• Supported visualisation and R&D teams, ensuring high-quality digital models for VR, 2D, and 3D presentations. Presenting Alias models and contributing to the validation of design feasibility and production-ready surfaces.
Design Q Limited – Alias Surface Designer
Nov 2015 – June 2016 | Redditch, England
• Provided Alias surfacing support for OEM automotive and aerospace contracts, creating high-quality A-Class surfaces for both concept development and production feasibility.
• Developed interior and exterior components, including highly complex headlight models, ensuring compliance with design and engineering specifications.
JCB – Industrial Designer: Graduate to Senior Roles
July 2011 – Oct 2015 | United Kingdom
• Designed and developed interior and exterior components for highly technical and innovative machinery, delivering production-ready 3D CAD data from 2D concept generation.
• Collaborated with engineers, suppliers, and marketing teams, ensuring designs met functional, aesthetic, and ergonomic requirements while aligning with production constraints.
• Led the design of multiple projects independently, managing timelines and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams to refine design usability and feasibility.
• Specialised HMI (Human-Machine Interface) designer role within the team; conducting field research and gathering user feedback to refine solutions and enhance machine usability and operator experience.
• Supported design approvals and sign-offs, including colour tolerancing and texture mapping, ensuring production accuracy for final components.
Education
Coventry University
• Automotive & Transport – MDes - Vehicle Design, First Class Honours (2007 – 2012)
Key Skills
• Alias Modelling (Production & Concept Surfacing, incl Sub-D)
• File Organisation & Workflow Optimisation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Design, Engineering & Visualisation Teams)
• Presentation & R&D Review Support
• Surface Quality & Feasibility Assessment