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Daron Vorsganian

Detroit, MI

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I am a Professional Watch Designer with years of experience designing for various companies. In the last few months I have designed over 12 watches for new startups.

While my university degree was in Automotive Design, I grew more and more fascinated with watches. I was fortunate enough to have started my watch design journey in Paris and Geneva 6 years ago where I gained valuable experience designing high end jewellery and watches from start to production reality.

Some of the companies I have worked with are Avakian Luxury Jewellers, Tellus Swiss watches, Peter Tanisman Swiss watches, Christian Plantin Paris, Pitot Watches, Bern Watch co., Forge & Foster and others.

Please get in touch with me for any design projects you might want to collaborate on. E-mail: daronvi@yahoo.com
Education
- BA Hons Automotive Design
  
  Coventry University
  
  2009
- A-level professional enhancement
  
  The English School Nicosia
  
  2005
Experience
- Freelance Watch Designer
  
  Freelance
  
  Nicosia, Cyprus
  
  Jun 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)
  
  Over 12 watches designed during this period working exclusively with start-up companies. I provide full design service including 3D modelling and rendering. Some of the brands I work with are Bern Watch Co, Pitot watches and Ross Banna watches.
- Designer and Production Manager
  
  Atelie A. Demetriades
  
  Nicosia, Cyprus
  
  Mar 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 2 months)
  
  My duties included graphic design, client communication and project oversight. Managing and administrative tasks were also part of my responsibilities, as I passed along all required information and tasks to the production team and helped organize their workload.
- Freelance Watch & Jewellery Designer
  
  Freelance
  
  Paris, France
  
  Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year 1 month)
  
  During this period I designed luxury products for various clients and I was also involved in full-time work in Paris for a new jewellery start-up for a period of 4 months. I prepared designs, 3D jewellery models and renderings both for 3D printing and for website presentation.
- Luxury Timepiece Designer
  
  Belart SA (Peter Tanisman Watches)
  
  Genève, Switzerland
  
  Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 2 months)
  
  In-house designer and Solidworks modelling for various projects ranging from jewellery
  to luxury watch designs. Successfully worked in tandem with Mr. Tanisman to bring the projects
  to reality on site in Geneva.
- Luxury Timepiece Designer
  
  Tellus Watches
  
  Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 (4 months)
  
  In-house design work for Mr. Hovel Chenorhokian. Worked on production of jewellery accessories and as a design consultant. Successfully worked in tandem with external engineers to make sure designs were cost effective and feasible for manufacturing without losing the aesthetics of the original concept.
- Designer
  
  Avakian Geneve
  
  May 2013 - Jan 2014 (8 months)
  
  In charge of various luxury design projects held confidential until public release. Design process included research, 2D sketches and 3D refined models. Finally 3D production models were chosen and refined with the project engineer.
- MCE Motorcity Design Workshop:
  
  MCE Motorcity Design
  
  Dec 2011 - Dec 2011
  
  A one week training course conducted by famous designer David Hilton. The week was separated into intensive tutorial sessions, presentations and 3D modelling of a design of our choosing.
- Design Internship
  
  Arash Motor Company
  
  Jun 2010 - Jul 2010 (1 month)
  
  Worked in house with a team on the exterior design of Arash's next supercar project. I gained experience working in a studio environment, how to discuss design concepts with engineers and how to work together in a team. Freelance Automotive Design Work (Client Wayne Bermudez)
- Mazda Japan Live Project in Tokyo Communication Art College
  
  Mazda
  
  Apr 2008 - Jul 2008 (3 months)
  
  Designed a futuristic 2020 Mazda MX-5 under the guidance of Mazda designers and lecturers. Presented the final design to Mazda's former chief designer Laurens van den Acker. Learned how to push my design boundaries and create truly innovative designs.
- Live Project
  
  LSE Design Company
  
  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008 (3 months)
  
  Redesign of the Range Rover Sport in a team of 3 designers, leading to a 1:5 scale clay model. I was in charge of managing my team, to complete the project successfully and on time.
- Motive Consultancy Live Project
  
  Motive Consultancy
  
  Nov 2007 - Jan 2008 (2 months)
  
  Electric Ultra compact City Car Design, leading to a 1:4 scale half clay model. DESIGN TRAINING Self Directed Design and Competitions
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