j.starling@makethis.design
Frankston, VIC
0402 012 207
ABN: 97 503 731 490

JAMIE STARLING

I’m a career designer driven by curiosity and problem-solving. In recent years, I‘ve focused my attention on the building industry as an Architectural REVIT Technician. I’ve had the opportunity to work at highly regarded boutique residential design studios, such as Thomas Archer in Melbourne and Adam Hobill Design in Canberra.

Additionally, I’ve worked in the signage manufacturing industry, where I was integrally involved in the production of airport promotions for international liquor and perfume brands, as well as national retail signage rollouts and exhibition design.

Skills

3D Modelling, BIM, Graphic Design
web design

Autodesk Fusion, REVIT, Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Squarespace, LightBurn, Cura, EnRoute

PRACTICAL SKILLS


Sketching, steel fabrication, general construction

Human Qualities


I thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

I’m hard working, focused, invested, an active listener, empathetic and respectful, I act with integrity and have an awareness of myself and others, I’m emotionally intellegent, adaptable and community minded.

Machine Operation


Experience in operating MultiCAM and Robot Systems CNC Routers, Koenig Laser, 3D Printing, Roland CAMM-1 Pro plotter and various large format latex and solvent printers. I’m currently working with Nakamura and Okuma CNC lathes.

RECENT EMPLOYMENT

DI SIGN GROUP

Mordialloc, VIC
disigngroup.com.au

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

Rolls and Responsibities

  • Produce detailed shop drawings, including 3D renderings from client supplied project briefs for approval and internal manufacturing.

  • Close collaboration with internal team members, suppliers to ensure the optimal outcome for the final delivered product.

  • Create CAD and vector files for in-house manufacturing and out-sourced components.

Reflections and acheivements

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the in-house production environment, where I could collaborate with co-workers on pre-production workshopping, problem-solving and refining project fabrication and finishes before and during production. I also jumped on any opportunity to be hands-on with manufacturing whenever possible.

  • Taking on the additional role of CNC operations during a transitional staffing phase, despite no prior experience, and subsequently re-building the workflow from ground-up and facilitated the onboarding of a replacement team member.

  • Working closely with the production manager to develop efficient manufacturing solutions for complex and time-sensitive projects, aiming to optimise both time and cost factors.

Tool Kit

Software

  • AutoDesk Fusion

  • Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop

  • Robot Systems ProfilerX

  • EnRoute

  • LightBurn

  • Cura

    Hardware

  • MultiCAM CNC Router

  • Robot Systems CNC Router

  • Koenig Laser

  • Creality CR10S5 3D Printer

  • Roland CAMM-1 Pro plotter

Employment

  • CNC Machine Operator
    Current Employer
    Carrumn Downs, VIC

  • Architectural REVIT Draftsman
    2022 - 2023
    Heatherton, VIC
    thomasarcher.com.au

    Create 3D architectural BIM models of custom residential homes from sketches provided by in-house architects - including B and place on site typography and from councilProduction drafting for the siting phase of custom residential homes ensuring compliance and buildability while maintaining the customer’s vision and expectations.

  • Architectural REVIT Draftsman
    2018 - 2022
    Narrabundah, ACT
    adamhobilldesign.com.au

    Produce concept, quoting and working drawing sets for bespoke residential projects.

    Prepare ACT and NSW compliance documentation.

    Conduct site analysis and measure-ups.

    Interpret engineering and interior design drawings and integrate changes to plans.

    Produce window schedules for energy efficiency reporting by independent energy assesor and building cost estimation.

    Project team site visits - during construction and post occupation.

    Practical on-site experience including; assisting trades with carpentry, formwork prep, slab pour prep and ride alongs with site managers for defect inspections and site visits.

    Value-add acheivement

    Studio website built with Squarespace, image content prepared using Pixlr / Adobe Illustrator adamhobilldesign.com.au

  • Exhibition Designer
    2013 - 2014
    Fyshwick, ACT
    sbx.biz

    Produce exhibition plans including exhibitor booth layouts and inventory schedules.

    Design custom exhibition displays with production ready print and cut files for external suppliers and assembly plans for the internal installation crew.

  • Design + Pre-press + Signmaker
    2012 - 2013
    Mitchell, ACT
    easyprint.net.au

    Satelite city office

  • 2011 - 2012
    Leichhardt, NSW
    *Aquired by 3rd party in 2014

  • 2010 - 2011
    Kingsgrove, NSW
    signaction.com

  • Design + Pre-press
    2008 - 2009
    Artarmon, NSW
    signwave.com.au

  • Contract Industrial Designer
    2007
    Newport, NSW
    stewartdesign.info

  • Contract Industrial Designer
    2007
    Brookvale, NSW (now in West, Gosford NSW)
    formrite.com.au

  • Business Owner
    2001 - 2002
    Hornsby, NSW

Education

2018 / Diploma of Building Design (Distinction)
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

2007 / Bachelor of Industrial Design + Transportation Design (Honors)
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

2000 / Cert IV Multimedia Production
School of Audio Engineering (SAE), Sydney

1995 / High School Cert / Cert in Matriculation; Design Fundamentals 
Bradfield Senior College, North Sydney

Community

East Coast Cruise - Annual 3 day car show event
Event founder, manager and all encompassing creative since 2002
eastcoastcruise.com

Negative Camber - est. Southern California 1992
Australian President / Founder since 2001
Negative Camber Australia

The Laurie Starling Scholarship for Innovation and Excellence in Automotive Fabrication
Family run scholarship est. 2015
Website build and maintenance
laurieaward.com

Interests

Making things, strengthening community, custom car culture, lowbrow art, skateboarding and mastering the art of espresso.

References

Vin Merrett

Russell Zoutendijk

Russell Zoutendijk

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