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Hi there!
Nice to meet you!
My name is Esther. I’m an Industrial Design Engineer with experience in product development, prototyping, and project management, and a keen interest in public space and architecture.
I’m analytically strong, independent, and possibility-focused. Curious by nature, I want to understand how things work and value continuous learning. I bring a blend of logical thinking and hands-on skills, combined with a collaborative approach and a highly adaptable character.
I thrive on creativity and on seeking unique solutions to complex design challenges.
I’m excited to explore opportunities where design and innovation meet.
Questions or curious? Feel free to drop me a message,
I look forward to hearing from you!
Experience
Design Engineer North America & Canada
Streetlife, Leiden
Design Engineer (Graduate Intern)
Atelier Robotiq, Rotterdam
Design Engineer - Winning Team of Blue City Circular Challenge
Blue City, Rotterdam
July 2022 - June 2025
Design Engineer, Product Owner and Project manager. Designed and engineered client-specific solutions for public spaces. Created and updated CAD models and prepared technical drawings for production. Managed projects from design request to final installation, coordinating production schedules with manufacturers across North America and Canada. Organizing logistics, and installation with suppliers, contractors, and clients. Contributed to the design and development of new product collections.
September 2021 - March 2022
Designed and developed a new outdoor lamp, blending aesthetics of traditional Japanese lanterns with Atelier Robotiq’s advanced fiber winding technology. Took on the full design process from first sketch to working prototype. Combining model making, material experimentation, prototyping and supplier outreach to explore manufacturing possibilities.
May, 2022 - June, 2022
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Student Assistant
Stadslab, Rotterdam
August, 2021 - July, 2022
Assisted students with project work and machine use in the lab and provided instructions during workshops. Organized lab stock and materials. Material experiments with the machines
Design Engineer - Intern
Hamwells Engineering, Maassluis
February, 2018 - June, 2018
Research, testing and updating internal shower system components, contacting external suppliers and implementing adjustments to internal parts.
Pattern Maker & Prototype Maker
Trois Quarts, Antwerp
July 2012 - November 2012
Pattern making, making fitting models, industrial sewing, handwork, assisting making the collections.
Pattern Maker & Prototype Maker
November 2011 - February 2012
Pattern making, making fitting models, industrial sewing, handwork, assisting making the collections.
Education
Tim van Steenbergen, Antwerp
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Industrial Product Design
Rotterdam University, Rotterdam (School of Engineering and Applied Science)
Grade: 9
September 2015 - March 2022
Minor Programme: Designful Innovation
Rotterdam University, Rotterdam (School of Communication, Media and Information Technology)
Grade: 8.2
September 2020 - February 2021
November, 2025
Volunteering
Specialist Fashion Tailoring
Deltion College, Zwolle
EF SET English Certificate (C1 Effective Proficiency)
EF SET
AIR - Architecture Institute Rotterdam
Volunteer at Stadmakerscongres Rotterdam, supporting event setup
and guest guidance.
Certifications
August 2009 - June 2013
October, 2025
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