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Jack McKinlay

Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Graduate Product Designer (BSc Honours, TU Dublin, 2025) with a hands-on, user-centred approach to problem solving. Experienced in research, concept ideation, CAD, prototyping, and UX/UI design, with a track record of delivering projects from sketch to functional prototype. Passionate about creating sustainable, socially impactful solutions, community engagement, and circular design. Strong communication, teamwork, and project management skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Digital Design Intern

EisnerAmper
Dublin, Ireland
05.2024 - 09.2024

Assisted the EA Solve Design team in creating digital assets and refreshing brand identity. Supported cross-team communication and project organisation, contributing to the smooth delivery of design projects.

Server

Brock House Events
Vancouver, Canada
06.2023 - 08.2023

Set up and served at weddings and large-scale events, including preparing venues, delivering food and drinks, and ensuring a high standard of guest service.

Work Shadowing

EKO Integrated Services
Dublin, Ireland
02.2022 - 02.2022

Gained insight into renewable energy project management, CAD-based site selection, and multidisciplinary collaboration through a three-day shadowing program.

Bar Staff

Madigan Pub & Event Group
Dublin, Ireland
01.2022 - 01.2024

Handled cash and card transactions whilst providing drink service and organised bar inventory.

Data Management Intern

EisnerAmper
Dublin, Ireland
05.2022 - 09.2022

Handled sensitive data and administrative tasks.

Labourer

Dabrena Construction
Dublin, Ireland
05.2020 - 01.2021

Assisted with on-site tasks, including material handling, equipment operation, and basic construction support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Product Design

Technological University Dublin
Dublin
09.2021 - 06.2025

Skills

  • CAD: Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Visualise, KeyShot
  • Adobe Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
  • UX/UI: Figma (app creation and interactive design)
  • Coding: Arduino IDE
  • Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel


Design & Research Skills

  • User research, insight identification, and problem analysis
  • Concept ideation, sketching, 2D rendering, and storyboarding
  • Communication and presentation skills, visual storytelling, interactive design elements
  • UX/UI design (Figma) and human-centred design thinking
  • Design engineering: iteration, optimisation, material selection, prototyping, rapid fabrication
  • Design for manufacturing, repairability, sustainability, and material testing
  • Understanding of product commercialisation and legal aspects (liability, copyright, trademarks, patents, ownership, contract and employment law)


Certification

  • Leaving Certificate
  • Full Clean Drivers License
  • Manual Handling Certificate

Timeline

Digital Design Intern

EisnerAmper
05.2024 - 09.2024

Server

Brock House Events
06.2023 - 08.2023

Data Management Intern

EisnerAmper
05.2022 - 09.2022

Work Shadowing

EKO Integrated Services
02.2022 - 02.2022

Bar Staff

Madigan Pub & Event Group
01.2022 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Product Design

Technological University Dublin
09.2021 - 06.2025

Labourer

Dabrena Construction
05.2020 - 01.2021

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