Gerson Hilbert

Experience

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  Softway Call Center

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Back Office Assistant

  • Telemarketing Assistant, working at the backoffice and customer service department.

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  Boyne Mountain Resort

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Kitchen Assistant

  • International winter job at Boyne Mountain Resorts as Kitchen assistant in Boyne Falls, Michigan.

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  Universal Turismo Ltda

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2009

  Administrative Assistant and Graphic Designer

  • Developed travel guides and used to be in touch with clients while their were travelling, helping them with when they need.

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  Flexiv - Escritórios de Sucesso

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  Junior Product Designer

  Mandatory Internship to finalize the Graduation at Product Design.• Worked as a collaborator redesigning one of the office furniture line called;• Product Design Research;• Marketing Analysis;• Conceptual design;• 3D modeling.

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  Imperial Recruitment Agency Limited

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

  Waiter

  • Hired waiter to work on events in the main London Area.

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  Schaefer Yachts

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Responsible for the interior design, furniture design and choice of materials and finishes (CMF); • In charge of external projects with other design offices as the studio Pininfarina from Italy and Bernardes Arquitetura from Brazil. • Product development from concept to prototype, test & analysis;• Update projects and drawings, following the standard technical documents of the company;• Develop external products for assembly with current supplier-partners or looking for new partners;• Validate products and/or product changes with the Project manager and/or Technical Manager.

  • Senior Designer

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Junior Designer

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
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  Fundação Projeto Pescar

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Volunteer Teacher

  Volunteer Teacher of Projects for younger teenagers that were entering the job market for the first time.• Mentoring them to choose their university courses.• Teaching them skills to work in the Brazilian nautical market.

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  Bruno + Partners

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Strategic Designer Intern

  Designer Intern at Bruno + Partners studio in Milan. Compulsory internship for the master in Strategic Design of Politecnico di Milano. Worked with another 2 designers on 2 projects.• Sport Center Pinerolo 76 - Revitalize the Sport Center using design strategies with a new interior design project for the space.• Space Event SEA - Revitalize one of the Hangars of the Linate Airport in Milan to use it for Events and fairs, using design strategies alongside with a project of new interiors. Weniger anzeigen

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  Modoloco

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2015

  Product Designer

  I worked on 2 projects for Modoloco Studio in Lambrate, Milan in the period of the Milan Design Week. • The first project was to colaborate on designing the second collection of products of the company "Clique - Smart Matters", a start up that releases their products annually at the Milan Design Week.• The second project was to design 5 souvenirs for the company Rossociliega inspired by 5 iconic italian products.

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  Restore Design Pvt Ltd

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Furniture & Product Designer

  I helped the Restore team to develop 2 projects for the retail business sector in India as a designer freelancer.• The first project was the entire renovation on the branding and interior design of "Barbeque Nation" one of the biggest barbecue restaurants chain in India. Working with an international team of 5 people to design the new brand identity, UX design in store plus interiors and furniture.• The second project was an interactive table for the company Van Heusen for their new concept store that opened in the end of 2015, in Bangalore. Designed the table according to Van Heusen CMF requirements for the store. Weniger anzeigen

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  Würfel

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  Senior Designer

  Senior Designer of Würfel Küche, indian company that produces Kitchens and wardrobes with european standard of quality and precision.• Responsible for the design team and projects of new franchises all over India;• Interior projects of the showrooms to the final design of the kitchens and wardrobes on display; • Helped with branding and design strategies during the early stages of the company.

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  Dovetail Furniture Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Senior Designer

  Senior designer, responsible for R&D and new projects of furniture and interiors for Dovetail.• Working with home furniture, office and school segments as well;• Product development from concept to prototype, test & analysis;• Coordinating the design team and special projects with clients;• New market prospects.

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  Sessa Marine Brasil - Intech Boating

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2022

  Project Coordinator and Senior Designer, responsible for managing Sessa Marine's new projects in Brazil and making design changes and updates to yachts already on the production line.• Product development from concept to prototype, testing and analysis, together with the engineering and design team;• Delegate activities to the team according to previously tested schedules;• 3D rendering and responsible for the annual choice of colors for the yachts;• Acting in the development and leadership of the team (analysts, engineers and designers), as well as establishing relationships with other internal areas, such as the marketing and sales department;• Visit competitors for market research and product analysis;• Developer of external products for assembly with current partner-suppliers or search for new partners;• Evaluation and approval of products aiming at technical, economic and productive viability;• Guarantee the quality of the finished product within the standards;• Responsible for external projects with other design offices such as Centrostile studio in Italy and Sessa Marine International, also in Italy. Weniger anzeigen

  • Product Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Project Coordinator

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Studio Sextante

  Jan 2022 - now

  Design Consultant

  Design ConsultancySince October 2022 I started working as a Design Consultant for two main industry sectors, such as the high end furniture market, designing furniture collections and as well the nautical market. In the latter I focus on designing interiors and yachts, also working alongside with the marketing team to enhance the branding and the image of the companies. To date, I developed a collaboration of work with the following companies:• Elements (Centro de Tecnologia Elements)- Company located at Palhoça, Santa Catarina, that develops office and gaming furniture. I helped them to create their furniture collection for 2023.• NX Boats- One of the biggest shipyards in Brazil, located at Recife, Pernambuco. For NX Boats I worked at the new NX50 FLY, (50 feet yacht) designing the interiors, furniture and developed their new CMF (choice of colors, materials and finishes) with the options Silver Sea and Sand Storm. The boat was launched at the São Paulo Boat Show 2023.- I just finished working at the NX44 - Pininfarina, together with the renowned Studio Pininfarina from Italy. The 44 feet yacht was launched at the Rio Boat Show Fair 2024. Weniger anzeigen