about
Elaheh Jaberi
Industrial Designer with 10+ years of experience in product, furniture, and inclusive design
SKILLS
• Design: Inclusive Design, Universal Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, User Experience, Human-Centered Design, Prototyping, Model Making, Visualization, 2D & 3D Concept Development
• Tools: AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Technical Skills: Material Knowledge, Industrial Manufacturing, 3D Rendering, Technical Drawing, Visualization, Design for Accessibility
• Soft Skills: Collaboration, Communication, Adaptability, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Time Management
Professional Experience
2025 – 2025
Self-Employed / Freelanc
Toronto, Canada
Illustrator & Visual Designer
- Develop character-driven illustrations for The Little See’ers™ children’s book series.
- Translate narrative concepts into engaging visual storytelling.
- Apply design principles to enhance perception and eye health themes.
2023 – 2025
Crate and Barrel
Edmonton, Alberta
Design Expert / Sales Associate
- Applied industrial design knowledge to support product selection based on function, materials, and spatial fit.
- Translated customer needs into practical, design-driven solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer experience and store performance.
2020 – 2022, 2013 – 1016
Deghat Wood Industry
Mashhad, Iran
Designing Department Manager, Senior Industrial Designer
- Led the design department and managed end-to-end product and furniture development from concept to production.
- Optimized shop drawings to improve manufacturing efficiency and installation accuracy.
- Collaborated closely with production teams to ensure design feasibility, material optimization, quality control, and on-time project delivery across multiple projects.
2019
Pardis Ceram Pazh
Mashhad, Iran
Senior Graphic Designer
- Designed ceramic and tile patterns aligned with market trends and production requirements.
- Delivered high-quality design solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
2016 – 2018
Homa Hotel & Jahan Hotel
Mashhad, Iran
Quality Control Specialist for Woodwork and Decorations
- Assessed wooden furniture and decorative elements for quality, design accuracy, and compliance with shop drawings.
- Developed quality-control checklists to identify design and production issues.
- Supervised repair and correction processes to ensure alignment with design intent and client expectations
2010 – 2013
Arjan Design Company
Mashhad, Iran
Interior and Graphic Designer
- Designed interior spaces and custom furniture with a strong focus on user-centered and functional design.
- Worked on residential, commercial, and furniture projects from concept to presentation.
- Produced graphic materials such as layouts and catalogs to communicate design concepts to clients.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta | 2022 – 2025
Master of Design (Thes) in Art and Design, Industrial Design
Imam Reza University,
Mashhad, Iran | 2010 – 2013
M.S. in Publication Management
Azad University,
Mashhad, Iran | 2006 – 2010
B.S. in Industrial Design
Teaching Experiences
Instructor
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta| Jan 2024- Apr 2025
Courses: DES 135 – Design Fundamentals
Sama Technical and Vocational Training College,
Mashhad, Iran| 2019- 2020
Courses: Environmental Graphic Design
Kavian Institute of Higher Education,
Mashhad, Iran| 2018- 2019
Courses: Packaging / Environmental Graphic Design
Ferdows Institute of Higher Education,
Mashhad, Iran| 2015- 2020
Courses: 3ds Max software / Drawing geometry
University of Applied Sciences, Farhang and Honar 2,
Mashhad, Iran| 2014- 2017
Courses: AutoCAD software / 3ds Max software
University of Applied Sciences, Mashhad Municipality,
Mashhad, Iran| 2015- 2018
Courses: AutoCAD software / Rules and arrangement of furniture
Teacher Assistant
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta| Sept 2022- Des 2023
Courses: DES 135 – Design Fundamentals
DES 403 – Furniture Design Principles & Practices
DES 139 B1 – Design Fundamentals II
DES 303 X50 – Intro to Visual Presentation II
DES 300 X01- Foundations of Industrial Design I
DES 302 X01 – Introduction to Visual Presentation
honors and awards
2022 | Awarded University of Alberta Graduate Recruitment Scholarship
Department of Art and Design, Edmonton, Alberta
2014 | Design and construction of Haft-Sin (the traditional display of Nowruz in Iran)
Mashhad, Iran
2012 | 2nd place in first urban furniture design
Mashhad, Iran
2012 | Participation in design and construction of the first children’s town in the country, children and future cultural center
Mashhad, Iran
2009 | 2nd place in first Industrial Design Competition, Azad University of Mashhad
Mashhad, Iran