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Josh Westlake

Josh Westlake

Marquee Supervisor

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  • About me

    Designer with Product, UX/UI and Engineering experience and a passion for human-centred projects.

  • Education

    • Wiltshire College

      2017 - 2018
      Diploma Art & Design Pass

      Activities and Societies: Introduced to various sub-disciplines which now inform my design work: - Life Drawing - Painting and Sculpture - Installation Design - Vacuum Forming and Mould Making - Photography - Fashion Design - Graphics - Printing - Illustration and Graphics - Proficient Adobe Skills (Photoshop, inDesign, Illustrator)

    • Multiverse

      2024 - 2025
      Apprenticeship Data Insights for Business Decisions

    • Bath Spa University

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree Furniture and Product Design 1st Class

      Activities and Societies: Sketching, Model Making, CAD, 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Wood work, Metal Work, Ceramics, Laser Cutting, Whole Adobe Suite, Sculpture, Group Projects, Marketing a Product or concept, Advertising, Collaborating with Industry, Self Directed Projects, Brief Setting, Print Making, Photography, Project Management, Graphics, Design thinking Societies: Rugby (1st XV), Global Citizenship Certificate, 3rd Year Student Representative and ambassador.

    • Newcastle University

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree HISTORY Pass

      Activities and Societies: Rugby League Creative Writing Intense research skills and critical analysis, working to strict deadlines, time management and self study skills

    • Kingdown School Sixth Form

      2013 - 2015
      A Level English Literature, History, Media Studies A B B

      Activities and Societies: Rugby 1st XV, reading mentor, mentor to Year 7s (Including AS Level Business Studies Grade B)

  • Experience

    • W SHIPSEY & SONS LTD

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2020
      Marquee Supervisor

      Responsible for creating marquee's and outdoor spaces specializing in bespoke events and ceremonies in and beyond Wiltshire in seasonal role often in the summer months during holiday periods at university.

    • Bath Preservation Trust

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Accessible UX Designer

      - Project lead for the design and launch No.1’s accessibility and inclusivity information and guidance.- Including sensory map, social story and website with a focus on neurodiversity and the overall design of the museum experience for people with accessibility needs.- Emphasis on Icon and UX Design, user research, wireframe prototyping and website analytics.

    • Encounters Film Festival

      Sept 2022 - Oct 2022
      Digital Designer

      - Designing social media posts, banners, website pages and promotional material for events during festival week.- Troubleshooting digital access queries, creating tweets and Instagram content and providing general support throughout, such as stewarding, ticketing enquires and set up. - Completing a digital accessibility audit post festival.- Solely responsible for designing, formatting and supporting the delivery of the award ceremony presentation.

    • Designability

      Oct 2022 - Feb 2024
      Product Technician

      Building, fixing, quality controlling and handing over the motorised Wizzybug wheelchair to users. Executed programming and implementation of new motor system into production. Supporting design and implementation of new systems, parts, and products through design and engineering team. Engaged with external stakeholders on projects and workshops.

    • Babcock International Group

      Jan 2024 - now
      Training Technology and Design Lead

      Supporting the design and engineering of Babcock's maiden training product BITE (Babcock Immersive Training Experience) as part of a small multi-skilled team taking training ('simulators', human performance) products from concept to market, in collaboration with software teams. Varied and dynamic role, from implementing accessible technology, human data capture to immersive VR and AI capabilities, to designing user requirements, UX, systems integration, product design assurance and procurement.Alongside all of this I am undertaking an apprenticeship in Data Insight for Businesses. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid

      St John Ambulance
      Nov 2023

    • Enhanced DBS

      Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
      Oct 2022

    • Mental Health Workplace First Aider

      St John Ambulance
      Apr 2023

    • Mental Health Aware

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Nov 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Young Persons Befriender

      Issued by WECIL (West of England Centre For Inclusive Living) on Sept 2020
      WECIL (West of England Centre For Inclusive Living)Associated with Josh Westlake

    • Food Bank Volunteer

      Issued by Encircles on Feb 2018
      EncirclesAssociated with Josh Westlake

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Green Team on Jan 2017
      Green TeamAssociated with Josh Westlake

    • Fundraising Volunteer

      Issued by Bath Half Marathon on Oct 2023
      Bath Half MarathonAssociated with Josh Westlake