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Franco Suito

Safety Beach

Summary

Motivated Industrial Design graduate (finishing 2025) with hands-on experience in product logistics at Smartwares, commercial design experience at SJ Display Group, and entrepreneurial product development through JSL Lures. Strong background in CAD, 3D printing, prototyping, and rendering, combined with deep knowledge of Smartwares’ product range. Looking to transition into a product management/design role to deliver value through unique product development, packaging, and market differentiation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pick Packer / Warehouse Associate

Smartwares Australia
01.2024 - Current
  • Built strong product knowledge across hardware, household, and smart home ranges.
  • Identified recurring product and packaging issues.
  • Supported efficiency improvements in picking rate and order accuracy.
  • Trusted team member, assisting with new staff training and process handovers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Founder / Product Designer

JSL Lures
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed, prototyped, and produced high-performance game fishing lures.
  • Established brand presence with 5k+ Instagram followers and industry recognition.
  • Managed full product lifecycle: CAD design, 3D printing, epoxy finishing, packaging, and marketing.
  • Streamlined production process, reducing costs to ~$6.50 per unit with retail pricing of $80-100.
  • Networked with tackle stores and fishing charter operators to grow business reach.

Dockhand / Customer Service

Patterson Lakes Marina
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Assisted boat owners with docking, fueling, and maintenance needs.
  • Provided customer service and sales support for marine products and services.
  • Developed strong knowledge of marine hardware and fittings, with direct crossover to product knowledge in hardware/industrial contexts.
  • Built reliability and long term customer relationships over 7 years.
  • Provided excellent customer service to boat owners, addressing concerns and resolving issues quickly.

Junior Industrial Designer

SJ Display Group
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Worked with a team of 3 designers producing technical drawings and 3D models for retail display solutions.
  • Assisted in fast-paced production environment with tight deadlines and quick turnaround times.
  • Prepared files for manufacturing and liaised with production teams.
  • Strengthened CAD, technical drawing, and collaboration skills in a commercial design setting.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design -

Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
11-2025

Diploma of Design -

Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
11-2021

Certificate IV in Design -

Swinburne University of Technology
11-2020

Skills

  • Product lifecycle awareness: from product development to warehouse operations
  • CAD & prototyping (SolidWorks, KeyShot, 3D printing)
  • Extensive experience with 3D printing and 3D rendering
  • Technical drawings and 3D modelling for production
  • Packaging and presentation design
  • Grasp of customer needs product performance in the market
  • Communication, cross team collaboration, and problem solving

Timeline

Pick Packer / Warehouse Associate

Smartwares Australia
01.2024 - Current

Founder / Product Designer

JSL Lures
01.2024 - Current

Junior Industrial Designer

SJ Display Group
01.2023 - 01.2023

Dockhand / Customer Service

Patterson Lakes Marina
01.2017 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Industrial Design -

Swinburne University of Technology

Diploma of Design -

Swinburne University of Technology

Certificate IV in Design -

Swinburne University of Technology

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