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Design Director
Brooklyn, NY
Apr 2019 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Industry leading design and fabrication shop specializing in experiential environments
• Manage the entire design process to produce high-quality work, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met
• Mentor and supervise the design team (FT & freelance designers), challenging them through new innovative methods and forward-looking design trends
• Work with agency and brand clients to develop concepts into real-world executions
• Collaborate with fabrication and business development departments to ensure proposals are executable and within budget
• Interface with vendors as needed (ie. 3rd party fabricators, printers, etc.)
• Create and manage project design budgets
• Manage overall department budget and goals
• Continue to build and refine department protocol and standards
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Design Consultant
New York, NY
2007 - Present (17 years)
www.ellenkleindesign.com
Diverse background of over fifteen years experience in the design of furniture, home products, interior, environmental and pop-up events. Fluent in 3D modeling and rendering with advanced working knowledge of SolidWorks and the Adobe Creative Suite.