Employee Spotlight – Part 7, Fast, Clean, Cool

Meet Fiorenza Fillarini, CAD Technician for Neg Earth Lights. Fiorenza has been with the Neg Earth team for a little under 2 years; we conducted a short interview to find out more.

What is your role at Neg Earth Lights?

[Fiorenza] I am a CAD Technician, I make rigging plots, lighting plots and 3D drawings for assembly and bespoke fabrication elements.

What did you do for a job before working at Neg Earth?

[Fiorenza] I was working for an architect in central London, where I created projects and managed building sites within the retail sector. Prior to this, I worked for a manufacturing company based in Italy for 3 years, where I worked on projects and quotes and within in a team that developed a software for it.

How did you first learn about Neg Earth?

[Fiorenza] Whilst looking for a new role to develop my 3D modelling and problem-solving skills, I fell across Neg Earth on LinkedIn, the job description covered the areas I wanted to develop.   

What is your favourite part about working for Neg Earth?

[Fiorenza] I really enjoy interpreting the designer’s ideas and making them a reality; I also like to see my drawings come to life in less than a week (whereas in architecture it would take much longer).

What 3 words best describe Neg Earth?

[Fiorenza] Fast, Clean, Cool.

How has Neg Earth helped you in career development?

 [Fiorenza] Neg Earth offered a lot of training when I first joined which consisted of learning every department. If I ever need to ask something, everyone is very patient and happy to take the time to explain.

If you could switch your job with anyone else at Neg Earth, whose job would you want?

[Fiorenza] A role in Network & Control as they are closer to the result of a production.

If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?

[Fiorenza] Pumpkin gnocchi.

Would you rather be a tiny elephant or a giant hamster and why?

[Fiorenza] A tiny elephant because it would be handy having proboscis. 

Which cartoon character would you most like to switch lives with?

[Fiorenza] Princess Tiabeanie.

What is your favourite TV series?

[Fiorenza] At the moment, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

If you were an animal, what would it be?

[Fiorenza] A Cow.

Name a cause that is close to your heart.

[Fiorenza] Human Rights. 

What advice would you give your 10-year-old self?

[Fiorenza] It’s ok to make mistakes.

What is your proudest moment at Neg Earth?

[Fiorenza] When I make a project that makes other people’s work easier.

What advice do you have for prospective Neg Earth candidates?

[Fiorenza] Be honest.