Julie Cai

Designer Leader - Expert Swimming and Goggles -

Hendaye, France
Who am I?
An Industrial Designer with _ years experience including 5 years in South East Asia, genuine creative personality with a strong personal drive. A positive, dependable, hard working individual who enjoys growing as part of a team and in charge of projects.

Work Experience

Decathlon Oxylane

Designer Leader

November 2017 - Present Hendaye, France

Decathlon Oxylane

Senior Industrial Designer

Currently in charge of the strategic perimeters of Swimming Goggles and Protection.
From 2014 to 2017: in charge of the Swimming Training Accessories (fins, paddles, kickboards, front snorkels etc.), Aqualearning (kids and babies products) and Electronics perimeters.
In close collaboration with engineers and product managers, I work on building attractive, smart and consistent ranges of products for the mass market. Through years, I developed my own methodology combining story telling, concrete creativity, styling, cosmetic and 3D modelling in order to lead key projects with confidence and efficiency.
November 2014 - Present Hendaye, France

Decathlon Oxylane

CAD Instructor (internal)

I train designers and engineers on Rhinoceros. CAD skills are an empowering tool when it comes to conception. It helps integrating industrial constrains into projects while allowing a full control of aesthetics and products architecture.
May 2016 - June 2018 Hendaye, France

Orcadesign Consultants Pte Ltd

Industrial Designer

I work in collaboration with Design Researchers and Mechanical Engineers on the elaboration and development of Industrial Products, Design Strategy and Innovation as well as facilitating workshops for our multiple clients including multinationals and SMEs. Very early, my reliability secured the company who chose to give me the lead of critical project with challenging stakes and schedules.
Orcadesign being a highly reputable Design House in Singapore, I had many opportunities to learn and progress on various grounds such as consumers electronics, plastic molding, CMF (color materials and finishing), Design Innovation based on field research and trend analysis, Business Vision and Strategy, Concepts breeding and Workshops facilitation and lead.
June 2011 - Present Singapore, Singapore

Philips

Industrial Designer

After a year-end Internship, I integrated Philips Design as an Industrial Designer in the Home Theater Systems Design team. I worked in close collaboration with engineers and confirmed Industrial Designers to built the product range for 2012 (speakers, Blu-ray players, sound bars, subwoofers, TV and wifi box).
In parallel, I developed outstanding 3D rendering capabilities which drove me to the responsibility of designer in charge of commercial renderings for packaging purpose and digital supports.
Moreover, I have been part of multiple ideation and innovation workshops where my illustration skills led me to the charge of workshop report and innovation illustrator for internal communication.
March 2010 - June 2011 Singapore, Singapore

Decathlon Oxylane

Industrial Design Intern

As an intern for the mountain sports brands, I had the opportunity to learn soft products design with the guidance of confirmed Industrial Designers who trusted me with the design of a range of 3 hiking products for baby.
September 2008 - March 2009 Sallanches, France

Decathlon Oxylane

Industrial Design Intern

April 2006 - June 2006 Lille, France

Education

International School Of Design ISD

Master Degree in Industrial Design and Management

Awards: First class honors, Top student, Jury's favorite of the year Price
September 2007 - October 2010 Valenciennes, France

ESAAT

Two Years Technical Degree in Products Design

September 2005 - June 2007 Roubaix, France

ESAAT

Diploma (STI) in Applied Arts

Award: First class honors
September 2002 - July 2005 Roubaix, France

Languages

French (Native),
English (Fluent),
Mandarin (Beginner),

Skills

2D Rendering, 3d Rendering, 3dsmax, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Alias, CAD, Hand Sketching, Keyshot, Rhinoceros, Solidworks, Storyboarding, Storytelling, VRay, •3D Modeling , •Distinguished Interpersonal Skills , •Industrial Product Design, •Mock-up Making , •User Centered Design, •Visual Communication And Illustration ,

Brands I worked for

Samsung, Philips, HP, Panasonic, Cooler Master, Stabilo, Pigeon, Welch Allyn, Innergie, Oxylane Group, Leroy Merlin, Rentokil Initial, Trane, World Kitchen, Basecase, Ripleigh, Naturion, HIP Product Factory, Teh Diing, Design Singapore , VDesign, Starwater, Carepod and more.