Julie Cai
Designer Leader - Expert Swimming and Goggles -
Hendaye, FranceWho 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.