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
2024.05 - 2024.09
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
2023.06 - 2023.08
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
2022.02 - 2022.02
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
2022.01 - 2024.01
Handled cash and card transactions whilst providing drink service and organised bar inventory.
Data Management Intern
EisnerAmper
Dublin, Ireland
2022.05 - 2022.09
Handled sensitive data and administrative tasks.
Labourer
Dabrena Construction
Dublin, Ireland
2020.05 - 2021.01
Assisted with on-site tasks, including material handling, equipment operation, and basic construction support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Product Design
Technological University Dublin
Dublin 2021.09 - 2025.06
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
2024.05 - 2024.09
Server
Brock House Events
2023.06 - 2023.08
Data Management Intern
EisnerAmper
2022.05 - 2022.09
Work Shadowing
EKO Integrated Services
2022.02 - 2022.02
Bar Staff
Madigan Pub & Event Group
2022.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Science - Product Design
Technological University Dublin
2021.09 - 2025.06
Labourer
Dabrena Construction
2020.05 - 2021.01