Max Syme

Experience

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  Victoria University of Wellington

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  Worked with various tertiary and industry professionals in the fields of Industrial Design, Surgery and Biological sciences on research projects. Assisted in teaching and guiding undergraduate students through several courses at Victoria University, focusing on CAD modelling, digital rendering, and additive manufacturing. Medical Design research using the latest in multi-property 3D printing technology and creative thinking to develop and explore novel ideas. This research paved the way into my Master's studies.

  • Research Assistant

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Tutor

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Summer Research Scholarship Student

    Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
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  Freelance, self-employed

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Freelance Designer

  I have worked with international clients, aiding in brand development through digital renderings and CAD modelling to envision their ideas before manufacturing.

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  InFact Limited

  May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Graduate Industrial Designer
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  Binary Code

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Web and App Designer

  Working in a collaborative team and with clients to develop the UX/UI components of various Websites and Mobile apps. Projects range from restaurants to SaaS startups, recruitment agencies, interior designers and more.

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  NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

  Dec 2021 - now

  The UX/UI Team is responsible for delivering Waka Kotahi's digital experiences and interfaces with the customer in mind. We aim to understand the problems and needs of our customers, to design meaningful products that are useful and usable, while also meeting business and technology requirements.

  • Senior UX/UI Designer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • UX/UI Designer

    Dec 2021 - Feb 2024