Andrés Giovanni Orjuela Garzón

Furniture & Product Specifier @ Icon Office Environments

About

Experienced Industrial Designer with over five years in furniture manufacturing and interior renovations. Proficiency in custom millwork, 3D modeling, rendering, and detailed technical drawing interpretation for production. Skilled in Rhinoceros, CET Designer, and V-Ray, with a strong background in CNC machining, material selection, and manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring precision in technical drawings, fabrication workflows, and process optimization. Passionate about implementing innovative design methodologies and integrating emerging technologies to enhance production efficiency and quality standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination between design, engineering, and manufacturing. Seeking to contribute expertise in industrial furniture design and manufacturing innovation within a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

Country

Canada

City

Hamilton

Industry

Design

Skill

Project Planning, Project Management, Project Estimation, CET Designer, Space Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Design for Manufacturing, Building Codes, Project Teams, Modern Furniture, Residential Construction, Manufacturing, Furniture Design, Technical Drawing, Architectural Design, Communication, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Mobiliario, Diseño de interiores

Experience

Furniture & Product Specifier

Icon Office Environments

2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

• Develop and manage detailed product specifications • Oversee large-scale furniture installations • Prepare compelling proposals and accurate cost estimates • Conduct site visits for project planning and quality control • Review and interpret tender and contract documents

Furniture & Product Specifier

Jeff's atWork Office Furniture

2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

• Develop design concepts using sketching, 3D modeling, and digital rendering for client presentations and approvals. • Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, specifications, and production guidelines, overseeing prototype development to ensure design integrity. • Collaborate with clients, engineers, and production teams to define product requirements and ensure alignment with project objectives. • Conduct material research, analyze production costs, and evaluate manufacturing processes to optimize feasibility and efficiency. • Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to align product designs with brand identity, market trends, and customer expectations.

Residential Renovation Designer

2017-8 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

COL - US - CAN

• Design and manufacturing of architectural furniture. • 3D rendering and visualization. • Consulting for residential renovations. • Experience in interior framing, drywall installation, flooring, and interior finishes.

Residential furniture designer

MADECENTRO

2018-5 - 2021-3 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Bogotá, Colombia

• Material optimization for furniture design and manufacturing across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. • Development of design guidelines and installation instructions for specialized furniture projects. • On-site supervision and support for furniture installation projects.

Interior Design Consultant

KARE COLOMBIA

2018-2 - 2018-5 · 4 mos

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

• Residential and commercial interior design consulting.

Furniture Designer

MADECENTRO

2017-8 - 2018-1 · 6 mos

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Design consulting for end clients and carpenters in the manufacturing of furniture and wood-based projects

Junior Designer

MADECENTRO

2017-1 - 2017-7 · 7 mos

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

- Support in the development and enhancement of design software for 3D furniture modeling. - 3D modeling of furniture and products.

Design Consultant

MADECENTRO

2016-7 - 2017-1 · 7 mos

Bogotá D.C., Colombia

- Conceptualization and development of an office furniture line. - Digitalization of products for furniture system configuration.

Education

Mohawk College

2022-9 - 2024-4 · 1 yr 8 mos

Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano

Products Design

2012-8 - 2017-5 · 4 yrs 10 mos