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Haywood Slucutt

Haywood Slucutt

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

Interior designer and craftsman. UK native, Brooklyn based.

Employment 

Sarah Carpenter & Studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Interior designer

Project interior designer for various projects, including a four story Italian restaurant in central Manhattan.

Oct 2022 - current
 

Parts and Labor Design, New York, Interior designer

Developed skills and experience through all stages of design process, constantly striving to produce the best design possible. Independently project managed and designed bar in the west village, Manhattan. Working directly with the client to design project from concept through to construction, including all custom furniture and lighting.
I earnt a reputation for being fast and effective at producing 3D models and drawing sets, ready to collaborate, problem solve and get CD drawing packages over the finish line, helping out on many different projects this year.

Mar 2021 - Sep 2022
 

Cycle Projects, Brooklyn, Interior designer

Designer at hospitality interior design studio. As the leading Rhino modeller, I was effective at developing design concepts and presentation renders with Vray, and used Autocad for drawings and set layouts. I worked with clients to fine tune plans for spatial functionality as well as detailing for construction and coordinating with contractors.

Jul 2019 - Mar 2021
 

SITU Fabrication, Brooklyn, NY, US, Associate Project Manager

SITU specialises in technically demanding architectural fabrication projects, typically complex curved geometry. Using an onsite 5-axis CNC milling machine, design details are refned to high degrees of accuracy. As project manager, I coordinate between clients, engineers, vendors and fabricators. I’ve learnt a huge amount of unique technical engineering knowledge, and strengthened communication skills.

Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
 

Cycle Projects, Brooklyn, NY, US, Associate Interior designer

Designer at hospitality interior design studio. As the leading Rhino modeller, I was effective at developing design concepts and presentation renders with Vray, and used Autocad for drawings and set layouts. I worked with clients to fine tune plans for spatial functionality as well as detailing for construction and coordinating with contractors.

May 2018 - Jan 2019
 

United Visual Artists - A/D/O, Brooklyn, NY, US, Fabrication project manager

Freelance project manager / lead fabrication technician for site specific kinetic sculpture installation at A/D/O in Williamsburg.

Mar 2018 - May 2018
 

David Altmejd, Long Island City, NY, US, Fabrication Technicaian

Artist sculpture assistant / lead 3D design technician; innovated new strategies with 3D scanning, 3D printing and CNC router machining. Intergrated digital fabrication with traditional mold making and casting.

Nov 2015 - Apr 2018
 

Pizzaface, Brighton, GB, Company director / Interior and graphc designer

Cofounder, director and designer of Pizzaface - a pizza delivery in the UK. Designed and built interiors of two shops, brand identity, menus, advertisements and webdesign. As our business expanded, we learnt, re-imagined and re-built the stores, rening functionality and ergonomics. Submitted building permit applications for electrical, mechanical and fire systems.

Jan 2009 - Jan 2016
 

Kite & Laslett, London, GB, Fabrication / Installation technician /

Skilled carpentry and metal work technician building high-end fashion show sets, retail shop displays and industry exhibition stands. Worked with clients Hermès, and Studio Toogood.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
 

Katie and Kim’s Kitchen, Bristol, GB, Interior designer / Fabricator

Design and build of cafe/restaurant interior and graphics. Sourced reclaimed materials for carpentry and metal work.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
 

Education 

University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, GB, Graphic Design

Sep 2005 - Jul 2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills