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Dzunisani Presley Nziana

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Senior Industrial Designer at Craft Group, advancing product design from client brief through manufacturing.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I'm targeting a strategic leadership role in Industrial Design, Product Development, Design Management, Brand Management, Manufacturing, Innovation, or Product Strategy, where I can drive design excellence, product innovation, operational efficiency, and business growth through customer-centric, commercially successful solutions.

At Craft Group, I turn client briefs into feasible product designs and coordinate their development through manufacturing handover. I create concept sketches, 3D models, and prototypes to support evaluation and stakeholder approvals.

At Craft Group, I improved design workflows and manufacturing collaboration to increase production efficiency, reduce project turnaround time, and lower production costs through supplier negotiations and material sourcing.

At Powerlite AV Manufacturing, I managed industrial and graphic design activities and coordinated design and production following the business transition to Alpha Technologies.

At Alpha Technologies, I developed standard and custom products using CAD modelling, 3D rendering, costing, and production planning. I also worked on exhibition stands, interiors, packaging, and brand communications, coordinating suppliers, production, and installation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Industrial Designer

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Craft Group

Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Drives end-to-end product design delivery, converting client briefs into feasible solutions while overseeing design development, timelines, and manufacturing handover. Partners with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize design feasibility and production efficiency.

CAD Modeling 3D Modeling Prototyping Design Feasibility Manufacturing Coordination Stakeholder Communication Site Coordination Exhibition Design Supplier Negotiation Material Sourcing Workflow Optimization Cost Reduction

Factory Manager – Industrial Design (Product Design) & Graphic Designer

Powerlite AV Manufacturing

Feb 2018 - Feb 2023 (5 years)

Led ongoing product design and factory-related responsibilities following the business transition to Alpha Technologies, ensuring continuity of manufacturing operations. Managed industrial design and graphic design activities within a manufacturing environment, supporting product development and brand delivery.

Industrial Design Graphic Design Manufacturing Operations Production Coordination Brand Delivery

Marketing, Industrial Designer (Product Design) & Graphic Designer

Alpha Technologies (Pty) Ltd

Sep 2015 - Feb 2023 (7 years 5 months)

Managed marketing and design activities across product design, exhibitions, interiors, digital media, and brand communication projects. Designed exhibition stands, showrooms, and interior solutions while coordinating client requirements, suppliers, production, and installation activities.

CAD Modeling 3D Rendering Product Costing Production Planning Sheet Metal Design Wood Design Print Design Digital Design Social Media Illustration Instructional Graphics Client Consultation Supplier Coordination OEM Products Packaging Design Branding Website Management Large Format Printing

Industrial Designer (Product Design) & Graphic Designer

Audio Visual Centre (Pty) Ltd

Mar 2015 - Sep 2015 (6 months)

Developed CAD models for new products and collaborated with local and international manufacturers and suppliers to support efficient manufacturing. Designed exhibition stands, including the Mediatech Africa 2015 stand, as well as interior and furniture solutions for commercial projects.

CAD Modeling Product Design Exhibition Design Interior Design Furniture Design Instructional Graphics Technical Illustration Client Consultation Site visits Material Sourcing Packaging Design Branding Large Format Printing Print Application

Graphic Designer

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 9 months)

Produced creative illustrations and visual content for digital textbooks, tutorials, tests, and examination materials. Established illustration standards and creative direction while maintaining consistency across the design team.

Illustration Visual Content Creation Creative Direction Quality Assurance Design Standards

Industrial Design Student Assistant

University of Johannesburg (UJ)

Feb 2012 - Dec 2012 (10 months)

Operated the department's CNC machine and assisted students with machining components requiring CNC manufacturing. Provided technical support during CNC machining processes to ensure accurate production of student projects.

CNC Machining Technical Support Student Assistance

Industrial Design Intern

Whal Industries

Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 (1 month)

Developed CAD models for aluminium casting moulds and sheet metal laser-cut components to support manufacturing. Produced 3D CAD models and high-quality renderings for product presentations, brochures, and marketing materials.

CAD Modeling 3D Modeling Rendering Manufacturing Drawings Product Development Presentation Design