Resume

About

My name is Axel Bourgeois, I'm a multidisciplinary designer with a degree in product design and innovation strategy, with two years of experience in a design agency working on spatial and product projects. Currently transitioning into UX/UI, I aim to orient my practice toward a more methodical approach to design.

Experiences

Nicosia creative expresso, Paris

Junior Industrial Designer

03/2023 - 02/2025

Research, ideation, and development of permanent and pop-up retail spaces, integrating product design, packaging, graphic design, and scenography: Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Adidas, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Philosophy, Hugo Boss • Design of perfume bottles and spirits packaging • Production of key visuals for advertising campaigns • Presentation and storytelling of projects to clients and stakeholders • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (art direction, marketing, production) to ensure project consistency from concept to manufacturing • Creation of technical drawings and related documentation, including research into materials and manufacturing processes for production.

Atelier constant, Amsterdam

Product Design Intern

02/2022 - 07/2022

Concept development of high-end furniture through formal explorations to enrich the studio’s creative universe and artistic direction • Production of 3D models and photorealistic renderings to support the development, presentation, and validation of concepts • Research into materials, manufacturing processes, and skilled craftsmanship to ensure technical feasibility and production readiness.

Kikiq, Bordeaux

Product Design Intern

06/2019 - 10/2019

Design and production of signage systems and temporary wooden installations for Darwin Écosystème and its clients: Jägermeister, Vice Media, Motorium • Contribution to the scenography of the Climax 2020 music festival: structures, pathways, and installations, in collaboration with Arc en rêve and Le 308 Maison de l’Architecture.

Skills

Softwares

Blender, Rhinoceros 3D, V-Ray, KeyShot, Framer, Figma, Adobe XD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects

Interface Design

Wireframing and interface prototyping; User-centered interface design; Visual hierarchy and layout; Creation of design systems

Industrial Design

Product concept development; 3D modeling and visualization; Research into materials and manufacturing processes; Prototyping and product development

Languages

French (C2), English (C1), Spanish (B1)
Lived abroad in the United States, Indonesia, Argentina, and Cameroon

Education

ESD Paris / Ongoing (expected 2028)

Master’s Degree in User Experience (UX/UI)

École de Condé Bordeaux / 2021

Master’s Degree (M2) in Innovation Strategy

Personality

Calm, respectful, cooperative, detail-oriented