Tom Brittain Address: Nethercroft Farm, Tuddenham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP286TD P: +44 (0) 7407 236540 E: tbrittaindesign@gmail.com W: www.tombrittaindesigns.com Driving License: Full UK & Canada

PROFILE Industry Recognised Qualifications and Achievements

• BSc Product Design - 1st Class Honours Degree • Diploma in Professional Practice • Winner of ALFED Power of Aluminum Design Award 2012 • Winner of SAPA Profile Design Award 2012 • Finalist of Constellations Design Competition 2010 • Exhibitor at 2012 New Designers Show, London UK • Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)

Throughout my academic career and four years in industry, I have established an excellent grounding of skills covering the entire design process; from freehand conceptual ideation through to the professional preparation of a product for manufacture. My natural curiosity, resilience and ability to learn quickly have accelerated the development of my skillset and experience. I hold dual citizenship with the UK and Canada.

EMPLOYMENT

Form 3 Design (BC, Canada) - Industrial Designer June 2015 - August 2015 & March 2016 - June 2016 Form 3 Design are the leading Industrial Design Consultancy in Western Canada and have been developing products since 1997 for global clients. I was employed on a contract basis as an industrial designer to assist with new client projects. [www.form3.com]

• I was given immediate responsibility for my own projects, as well as assisting on others, and worked with the team to develop them to the company standard.

• Progressed projects through initial ideation, design development, in-house prototyping and onto phase one product prototyping within a short term.

• Developed complex mechatronic products utilising a variety of electro-mechanical components with digital control. • Hosted client meetings to ensure the project stayed on track and achieved their given specifications. • Handled the selection and outsourcing of specialised and standard components from international suppliers. • Supplemented limited in-house workshop facilities with my own equipment to produce one-off prototypes and test rigs.

Feature Film Special Effects (BC, Canada) - SPFX Technician March 2015 - June 2015 & September 2016 - March 2016 Special Effects (mechanical/practical/physical) is a core component of film and television production. I was employed by one of the top SPFX coordinators in Canada, Joel Whist, and worked on Steven Spielberg's The BFG (2016) and War For The Planet Of The Apes (2017). Here, I developed mechanised props & sets, atmospheric effects (weather), scenery and pyrotechnics used in filming.

• Designed, manufactured and operated sophisticated bespoke mechanical systems for creating physical effects in filming. • Developed systems and mechanisms utilising a broad range of practical disciplines including hydraulics, pneumatics,

electronics, fabrication, wood-working, silicone mould making and pyrotechnics. • Within weeks of joining the SPFX team, I was selected to work on-set alongside Steven Spielberg and his principal

photography crew. • Responsible for designing, installing and operating complex pyrotechnic systems where safety was a critical consideration

as actors and crew members worked in close proximity to these effects. In addition, provided descriptive safety briefings. • Working and performing under rigorous scrutiny and pressure when running highly featured effects or managing my own. • Being creative and to utilise only the resources at hand on the film-set to achieve spontaneous practical effect requests

from the director. • Operated heavy-duty machinery amongst fragile sets and around expensive camera equipment with care and precision.

Frozen Fish Design - Technical Design Engineer February 2013 - June 2014 Frozen Fish Design (FFD) is a consultancy based in South West London, UK which specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke products, prototypes or small batch productions. FFD approach projects from a technical perspective and utilise in-house workshop facilities to fully realise their client's concepts prior to dispatch and site installation. [www.frozenfishdesign.co.uk]

• Fully designed and engineered client concepts, transforming them from an idea to a fully operational product. • Independently managed projects from genesis, through manufacture and on to distribution and installation - working to

demanding lead times, often only covering 2-4 weeks. • Worked directly with in-house freelance machinists and model makers, managing their daily work requirements to

complete projects on time. • Liaised with fabricators and suppliers to understand their capabilities, adapting designs to accommodate factors. • Assisted with the manufacture of products gaining experience from qualified freelance employees and strengthening an

established confidence in the use of a variety of workshop facilities including, milling, turning, welding (MIG/TIG). • Managed and assisted in the installation of products, operating within strict site safety and operational restrictions. • Consulted with structural engineers, programme developers, production designers, and art directors to ensure products

adhered to specific aesthetic, safety, structural and performance criteria. • Was responsible for training both new and experienced personnel in the design software Solidworks.

HJC Design – Junior Designer June 2010 – June 2011, October 2012 - February 2013 HJC Design is a small product design and manufacture consultancy based in Yorkshire, UK who develop new products from concept, through tool design and manufacture. [www.hjcdesign.co.uk]

• Independently managed projects from initial conceptualisation, through development to batch product production. • Hosted client meetings, developing communication and management skills. • Liaised with international clients and suppliers to achieve common goals. • Ensured products were of high quality and fully prepared for manufacture. • Developed professional company design publications and branded product packaging. • My ability to organise and prioritise allowed me to tackle a number of projects at any one time.

EDUCATION

Nottingham Trent University, UK – BSc Product Design September 2008 – June 2012 • Final Year Modules (1st Class Honours): Major Study Project [concept, development and build of a separable utility cycle

allowing backpack stowage], Modern Manufacturing, Application of Advanced Technology • Second Year Modules (72.3%): Design Realisation and Manufacturing, Design Culture and Awareness, Applied Technology • Nottingham Trent school prize for Best Student BSc (Honours) Product Design 2011/2012

DESIGN SKILLS

Proficient in freehand sketching, graphic presentation, modeling, prototyping and manufacturing in a diverse range of materials. Software Proficiency Solidworks (including advanced surface modeling, FEA and GD&T technical documentation), Photoview 360, Keyshot Pro, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Working Model, SimProcess, DesignSpark, Microsoft Office Suite, Arduino programming.

ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS

Certified Pyrotechnician (Fireworks Operator Certificate) | Level 3 First Aid Responder | Level 2 Aerial Platform Operator certified (CSA B354.2, CSA B354.4, ANSI/SIA A92.5, ANSI/SIA A92.6) | Fall Protection Awareness certified | Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certified | Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certified |

Creative Industry | Tech Innovation | Outdoor Pursuits | Rowed at Senior University Level with crew leadership| London Marathon 2011 ( 3h31m30s) | Rugby | Snowboarding/Skiing | Mountain Biking | Scuba Diving | Private Pilot License |