Graduate Success

Our graduates get great jobs

Some of our graduates have gone on to fantastic jobs and careers with Mothercare, Umbro, Nokia, Nike and Mercedes to name a few.

		Heather Alstead Product Designer - Heather Alstead Product Design Heather Alstead is passionate about crafting innovative products. Her work not only has great aesthetic value, but each one of her projects has the potential to make a great impact on customers’ lives. Her company, Heather Alstead Designs, was formed following her graduation in 2010 in Product Design. She talks about her business and passion for design, and using this to help people. Read more »

		John Green Product Designer - John Green Designs John Green graduated from YSJ with a First in Product Design in 2008, and has since established himself as an award-winning designer with his own successful business, John Green Design. Read more »

		Luke Hawes Director – Priestmangoode, London Luke studied Furniture and Product Design at St. John's College York, Leeds University, and then a Master's degree in Product Design at Brunel University. Luke has had a leading role in a number of major projects for Priestmangoode, becoming a Director in 2000. He has led projects for key clients including Lufthansa, Airbus, Accor, Intercontinental Hotels, Carrefour and Marks & Spencer, as well as TAM, Turkish Airlines, Thai, and South African Airways

		Simon Browning Studio Director - K&B UK at Kohler, London Simon Browning, Head of Industrial Design, attended the 54th Reddot Gala in Essen, Germany to receive the prestigious Reddot Award in product design.

		Jeremy Mace Technical Manager – Mothercare and The Early Learning Centre The Design and Technology course at YSJ gave Jeremy a valuable insight into the commercial world of product design. Since graduating Jeremy has worked with a number of leading brands and manufacturers in the nursery industry. Jeremy has been responsible for bringing to market over 100 new products including some of Mothercare’s best selling cots and furniture ranges. Jeremy currently heads up the technical team for hard line development at Mothercare and The Early Learning Centre.

		Angela Summers Senior Designer at Molton Brown