Hi, I’m Max and I’m looking for my next big career step...
WHO AM I?
I am a driven, detail-focused designer with a product and packaging design background. I graduated from Loughborough University with a first-class degree in Industrial Design before starting at Path, where I progressed to become a mid-weight designer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior + Midweight 3D Designer at Path | 2021 - Current
Path is an independent, London-based packaging and branding agency. Here I have developed my design process, seeing projects from the ideation stage through several stages of development right to handing them over to manufacturers and seeing their impact in the real world.
I have cultivated my 3D modelling and rendering skills, honing my craft using industry-standard tools such as Cinema 4D and Redshift, all by self-taught endeavours that prove a dedication to mastering new technologies.
I take pride in spearheading initiatives such as developing an AI tools library, demonstrating my commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging trends. Furthermore, my role has involved curating a Materials library with a strong emphasis on sustainability, aligning with my values of environmental stewardship.
I have become confident in communicating with clients and manufacturers to ensure projects are delivered on time and all stakeholders are happy.
3D Design Intern at Liganova | 2020
Liganova is a medium-sized brand retail company located in Stuttgart, Germany. I was a design intern on the Nespresso account, this saw me assist the development of window display concepts into prototypes and ultimately facilitated the manufacturing and distribution of these to Nespresso stores around the globe.
UX Design Intern at Bosch GmbH | 2019-2020
I was part of an international, multi-disciplinary team that focused on developing digital solutions for Bosch’s internal IT systems. Throughout the project, I oversaw various aspects, from conducting user research and analyzing existing products to generating new ideas and creating medium-fidelity Sketch prototypes. These prototypes were tested on users, leading to the development of a final design solution.
EDUCATION
Loughborough University
Undergraduate Industrial Design and Technology (BA),
First Class (Hon)
2017 - 2021
Parmiters School and Sixth Form
A-levels - A,B,C including A in 3D Product Design.
GCSE 6 A*’s, 5 A’s, 2 B’s
SKILLS
2D - Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Premiere Pro, Sketch, Procreate
3D - Solidworks, Keyshot, Cinema 4D, Redshift
Language - Fluent in English and German
Other - Concept generation and development, Confident public speaker
CONTACT
Email - Max-451@hotmail.co.uk
Phone - +44 7449 091018
Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/max-porter
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability has always been at the forefront of my thinking. From the start of my design career, it felt natural to consider the planet as a key stakeholder in my design process while still delivering for people's needs and clients' profit. At Path, I was involved in creating and maintaining a sustainability library. This initiative has allowed us to stay updated on new materials and offer more sustainable options to clients.
