Industrial & Interior Designer

Melissa LeMieux

New York, NY

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Melissa LeMieux is savvy with a color wheel, knows her fabrics, and loves her shoes. She admires LeCorbusier and adores Coco Chanel. LeMieux started her design career as a residential and hospitality interior designer, but soon realized that simply selecting carpets and drapery wasn’t enough. LeMieux wanted to be more hands on, she wanted to design pieces from ground up, fabrics from print to weave, accessories from inside-out; which brings her to her current study in industrial design.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Industrial and Product Design
  
  Metropolitan State University of Denver
  
  2009 - 2013
  
  Industrial Design
- Certificate Textiles
  
  London College of Fashion
  
  2002 - 2002
  
  An intensive short study program focusing on textiles.
- Associate of Arts (A.A.) Interior Design
  
  San Diego Mesa College
  
  1999 - 2002
  
  Interior Design
Experience
- Outside Sales Account Manager
  
  David Sutherland Inc.
  
  Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 3 months)
  
  Manage to-the-trade outside accounts for high-end home furnishings company. Represent luxury teak brand David Sutherland along with sister company, Perennials textiles. Also represent high-end wall covering, lighting, and accessory designers. Establish and maintain relationships with designers and architects. Assist with residential and hospitality projects. Achieve sales goals regularly.
- Freelance Designer
  
  LeMieux Maison
  
  Mar 2005 - Present (19 years 8 months)
  
  Interior Design and Industrial Design services. Projects included residential & commercial interior design projects, design & fabrication of custom exterior signs, design & execution of custom furniture, and graphic design such as logos, menus, invitations, and marketing materials.
- Sales Associate/Designer/Management
  
  Ebanista, Inc.
  
  Sep 2004 - Jul 2009 (4 years 10 months)
  
  Represented luxury home furnishings, rugs, textiles, and lighting. Offered design services, custom upholstery, and drapery. Worked with clients such as the Four Seasons and Denver's Hotel Teatro. Achieved monthly and annual sales goals regularly.
  
  Contributed to build-out, installation, and office set-up of the original Denver showroom.
- Designer/Buyer/Management
  
  italmoda
  
  Mar 2002 - Sep 2004 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Managed showroom representing over 50 modern European furniture, lighting, and accessory lines. Configured custom wall units & systems. Consulted on product representation. Traveled globally to trade shows in search of new products. Managed small residential design projects.
Awards

Metropolitan State University President's Honor Roll

Ronald McDonald House Achievement Award
Affiliations

IDSA, student chapter; Golden Key International Honour Society, President's Honor Roll
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Melissa LeMieux

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)