About Me

About Me

Simon Bushell

PROFILE

A Computer Aided Design Technician with proven experience on multi-disciplinary projects incorporating Landscape, Engineering and Architectural teams. With demonstrated knowledge of construction methods and technologies that have enabled many design solutions to construction hurdles that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

A keen eye for detail whether it be producing construction documentation or millimetre accurate 3D renders, Flythroughs, or Photo Montages. Providing the best possible level of detail to relevant parties involved in a project from clients to builders reducing miscommunication and increasing quality of feedback into the design process.

KEY STRENGTHS

§  Strong grasp on relevant software, always looking to learn new tricks and quick to learn new software packages when given the opportunity.

§  Recognised ability to comprehend and solve complex level and grading problems within each site’s unique constraints.

§  Ability to communicate with the various disciplines involved in any given project, a result of diverse experience providing a comprehension of various fields.

§  Capability to support the complete project lifecycle with focus on construction documentation, detailing and graphical presentation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

3D DESIGN AND 2D DRAFTING SOFTWARE
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk FormIt, Trimble SketchUp,

3D PRESENTATION RENDERING SOFTWARE
Enscape (still image & video), Lumion (still image & video), Vray (still image)

2D DESIGN AND PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Office 365,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRAND ARCHITECTS                                  OCTOBER 2021 - PRESENT                 (FULL-TIME)
Brand Architects is a mid-sized Melbourne based commercial Architecture practice with over 60 employees specialising in Health and Education facilities .

Architectural Design Tech.
Produced high quality documentation for various stages of the design process in collaboration with other members of the team. 

LAND DESIGN PARTNESHIP                 JUNE 2018 – OCTOBER 2021             (FULL-TIME)
Land Design Partnership is a small Melbourne based commercial landscape architecture practice specialising in finding creative solutions to design problems.

Landscape Design Tech.

Produced high quality documents and images for all stages of the design process in collaboration with the rest of the team. Assisting others in the team though implementation and updating of drawing standards and other templates along with peer troubleshooting and guidance in both software and design methods.


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

§  Team specialist for the creation of visualisations and 3D models, producing Still Image and Video Fly Through renders along with hybrid photomontages.

§  Provided coaching to team members at all levels with technical support, troubleshooting and guidance on the use of all software utilised within the business.

§  Lead the way in the implementation of new methods for the creation of consistent AutoCAD documents, including updated standards, templates, and best practices, reducing time wasting and double work.

§  Successfully saw projects of all complexities from concept design through to construction.

§  Took an instrumental role as the key technical member on several projects of a sensitive or confidential nature.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

§  Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) – 2018 – RMIT University

o   Recipient of the Building Design “Collegial Spirit Award” 2018

§  Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) – 2016 – RMIT University

§  Electrical Test & Tag

CONTACT

Email
simon (at) simonbd.com

Website
simonbd.com

Location
Melbourne's East

LinkedIn
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