Vishal Thakur

Handling all aspects of product design, sourcing and technical development. * Create conceptual design sketches for molded and Sheetmetal parts and assemblies. Create realistic design sketches and illustrations. * Draft engineering drawings for CAD assemblies and manage assemblies in Solidworks PDM. * Successfully created a unique product offering for the brand, taking idea from concept to functional prototype in three months time. * Used Solidworks surfacing tools and part modelling extensively to create complex Cad models. * Published instruction manuals, assembly sequences, BOMs and spec sheets using excel & Indesign. * Carried out proto part fitment trials, workshop fabrication and engineering documentation. * Basic Sheetmetal part design on Solidworks.

Smartbar Handling all aspects of product design, sourcing and technical development. * Create conceptual design sketches for molded and Sheetmetal parts and assemblies. Create realistic design sketches and illustrations. * Draft engineering drawings for CAD assemblies and manage assemblies in Solidworks PDM. * Successfully created a unique product offering for the brand, taking idea from concept to functional prototype in three months time. * Used Solidworks surfacing tools and part modelling extensively to create complex Cad models. * Published instruction manuals, assembly sequences, BOMs and spec sheets using excel & Indesign. * Carried out proto part fitment trials, workshop fabrication and engineering documentation. * Basic Sheetmetal part design on Solidworks. CAD Designer, SMR Automotive, Lonsdale * Used CATIA V5/v6 for 2D/3D CAD data creation of various automotive parts used in Car mirrors. * Managed complete product life cycle of 3D CAD parts, assemblies and drawing on PDM - Smart team. * Create design concepts and print 3D prototypes to verify design concepts. Assembled prototype and 3d printed parts to check for gaps and interference. * Created a CNC machined jig design for testing a major European car mirror's in a photometric test lab. This product assembly was complex geometrically and involved multiple design iterations for concept approval. * Drafted and released engineering drawings for LED Lighting components and mirrors of a major global Japanese car brand.

Worked in multiple capacities in a styling studio from styling design engineer to industrial design manager. * Styling roles included working closely with clay modeling, digital modelers, prototyping and external agencies to realize concept designs to production models under tight deadlines. * Handled styling facelift and development for 4th highest selling motorcycle "passion pro" in India. * Styling design and development of India's first Hybrid scooter - LEAP showcased in Auto Expo * Styling design for a concept 125cc motorcycle " Sparkle " showcased in Auto Expo

developed in eight months. * Participated in design trend research with focus group sessions with target users. * Executing variety of styling projects on vehicle styling from concept sketches to scaled clay model. * Exterior styling sketches and 3D CAD renderings for a Luxury Bus coach from concept to styling mockup.

Supervised a styling team of five junior designers and engineers. Mentored junior designers in ID focused vehicle design projects for future line up. * Working with team from making design sketches, 3d rendering for tractor, construction vehicles face-lifts for Indian and European market. * Key contribution was collaborated with Autodesk, India for showcasing in house team 3D AR and VR technology. Senior leadership were invited to experience concept vehicles in immersive and interactive VR environment.

Adelaide * Worked as a graphic designer to create video campaigns, e-mailers, and other digital content for use in social media marketing platforms. Used Adobe Indesign, photoshop and Filmora.

Employed in family business of furniture design and manufacturing specializing in office and modern kitchen furniture.