Elliot Riley

A highly motivated Senior Designer seeking a challenge in a creatively stimulating environment. I am committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of my work, consistently striving to strike the perfect balance between meeting customer demands and satisfying internal stakeholders. Driven by a passion for innovation, Driven by a passion for innovation, I thrive on solving complex design problems and pushing boundaries. With expertise in design thinking methodology and photorealistic rendering, I have a proven track record of creating impactful designs that resonate with target audiences. My enthusiasm, coupled with a dedication to lifelong learning, My enthusiasm, coupled with a dedication to lifelong learning, enables me to contribute positively to any team, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Proficient in project management, branding, and UX/UI, I am equipped to tackle diverse design challenges and drive innovation within your organisation. Additionally, I am deeply committed to promoting wellbeing Additionally, I am deeply committed to promoting wellbeing in the workplace, having previously established initiatives to support colleagues within departments

FORMA Moulds Ltd -  Senior Product Design Engineer       May 2024 - June 2024

Forma Moulds is a leading specialist in bespoke mould tooling, delivering custom solutions for a variety of industries. A commitment to precision engineering, innovative design, and in-house manufacture sets the company apart from its market competitors, providing clients with high-quality, tailor-made products across a wide range of industries. 

My responsibilities in the role included: 

-Leading the design and development of bespoke mould tooling solutions. 

- Leading the design and development of bespoke mould tooling solutions, from initial concept through to final production.

- Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring every project that was passed through the design department adhered to time and budget constraints.

- Working closely with clients, ranging from Michelin Star chefs to major 

- Working closely with clients, ranging from Michelin Star chefs to major construction companies. Understanding their specific needs and requirements, translating these into effective design solutions.

- Providing expert guidance on materials selection, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.- Overseeing the quality control processes, ensuring all products meet rigorous industry standards and client specification.

- Addressing and resolving design and production issues, implementing 

- Addressing and resolving design and production issues, implementing effective solutions.

- Closely monitoring industry trends and advancements, integrating new technologies and methodologies into designs.

- Implementing structured processes and documentation.

Blackstar Amplication Ltd - Senior Designer       Oct 2023 - April 202

Blackstar Amplification is a company renowned for crafting premium guitar amplifiers. My role was to run a series of projects which I picked up at various stages, ranging from initial concept to working prototypes. Additionally, I was tasked with the branding of a new series of bass amplifiers, ensuring that they could be differentiated from existing products. I also worked with the future products team, developing new ideas and product concepts. During my tenure, I introduced transformative processes, catalysing innovation and advancing the company's market standing. I was also responsible for the delivery of several key products onto the market, which have since become a key part of the brand’s portfolio. Key contributions include:

-Project managing processes for product development.

-Communicating and collaborating with future product, design, and engineering departments.

-Communicating and collaborating with future product, design, and engineering departments.-Using current research methods to align Blackstar’s product portfolio with industry trends and customer preferences.

-Liaising with engineering and product manufacturing plants abroad.

-Designing products, enhancing aesthetics and functionality.

-Orchestrating product and logo design for a new amplifier range, Establishing brand identity in a new market. Establishing brand identity in a new market.

-Identifying suitable partnerships for collaboration, creating innovative products and diversifying revenue streams.

-Leading an overhaul of product packaging, enhancing brand perception

Jaguar Land Rover  - Design Studio Engineer           Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

In this role, communication and collaboration were key in order to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical feasibility. I was responsible for translating the concepts and ideas generated by designers into tangible products, ensuring that these designs met engineering requirements and regulatory standards. The role has given me valuable insight into the critical design process. 

Key responsibilities included:

-Supervising all vehicle design alterations and evaluating their impact.

- Supervising all vehicle design alterations and evaluating their impact.

- Identifying and proposing solutions for stakeholder approval, bridging the gap between intended design and engineering requirements.

- Spearheading technical innovation to drive the development of new features, enhancing the overall product offering.

- Conducting comprehensive competitor benchmarking analyses to inform. 

- Conducting comprehensive competitor benchmarking analyses to inform strategic decision-making with a goal to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Industrial design BA - Loughborough University (2014-2018) 

A-Levels - Product Design, Engineering, Business