Hi There! I'm Jeanette, a multi-disciplinary creative based in California.
My work explores the intersection of spatial, experiential, and visual design, where built environments become canvases for storytelling. I'm passionate about crafting immersive experiences that engage the senses, evoke emotions, and transform the way we connect with the spaces around us!
Creative Works
Interior + Architecture
High-end residential, hospitality concepts, and large scale mixed-use commercial designs
Interactive Designs
Immersive spatial installations, show set, and hospitality designs
Graphics + Branding
Logo designs, branding packages, web designs, and mixed media artworks
Experience
2024-2026
WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING
Senior Show Set Designer
Projects: Coco Attraction (DCA)
Led Show Set design efforts, from concept through 100% DD including 3D modeling in Rhino and development of Show Set drawing packages in Revit to support architectural/structural coordination, vendor bidding, and shop drawing development. Collaborated closely with the Creative Director to preserve creative intent while balancing technical requirements, code compliance, and constructability.
Coordinated the integration of multidisciplinary Show systems—including lighting, media, special effects, show/ride mechanical, and control systems—into cohesive Show Set designs. Worked closely with WDI Facility, AOR/EOR, and external vendors to resolve design challenges and translate creative concepts into technically feasible, buildable solutions.
2020-2022
UNIVERSAL CREATIVE
Show Set Designer [Contractor]
Project: Super Nintendo World Hollywood
Assisted the Universal Creative team in developing scenic designs and critical device integration in the land, interactive experience areas, and retail spaces. Collaborated with external fire/life safety consultants, AV consultants, as well as internal USH Operations, Facility, and Tech Services teams to ensure code compliance and functionality with creative designs. Managed creative intent throughout land construction through field coordination documentation (IDSP drawings sets, updated sketch design drawings), 3D modeling spatial studies, vendor package reviews, RFIs, and in-field site walk sign-offs.
2019-2020
WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING
Show Set Designer [Contractor]
Projects: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser (Florida)
Avengers HQ Ride Preshow & Load-In (DCA)
Joined the WDI Show Set Design team on 2 separate projects as an external consultant. Responsibilities include designing alongside project executive architects, producers, and various consultants using Rhino and Enscape VR Studies to produce concept design studies, as well as using Revit to prepare 100% CD and Bid Packages for show production.
2016-2020
5+ DESIGN
Senior Designer
Involved with large scale hospitality and commercial projects locally and overseas with design phases ranging from competitions through DD. Responsibilities include creating design packages using SketchUp models, Enscape renderings, Illustrator diagrams, and InDesign layouts. Revit modeling and drafting architectural details for SD + DD set issuances. Coordinating and communicating closely with LDIs & different design consultants through all phases of design.
2014-2016
HAWK & CO.
Designer
Design staff assisting with high-end residential & commercial projects. Responsibilities include schematic design for facade options, 3D modeling + visualizations for client presentations, FF&E selection and documentation, custom furniture + lighting designs, vendor coordination, drafting architectural details for BID set and CD set issuances, as well as various branding + graphics identity package (logo, stationery package, web design, social media launch).
2013
MARWAN AL-SAYED INC.
Junior Designer [Contractor]
Participated in the master plan of a new university campus in Dubai. Responsibilities include creating materiality + lighting studies for dorm room typologies, studies of program adjacencies, constructing massing models as well as 3D model + visualizations of designs. Also worked on the conceptual design for a large scale villa in Dubai. Responsibilities include program block variation studies, modeling different conceptual schemes in Rhino, rendering significant sections of the villa, and assembling presentation packages for the client.
2012
DSH // ARCHITECTURE
Summer Intern + Part-Time Designer
Part-time employee reporting directly to design partners. Responsibilities include presenting schematic design variations for an outdoor spa design, 3D modeling + visualizations for the proposed schemes, constructing physical models for schematic design of a community wellness center, AutoCAD plans + sections drafting for the wellness center, on-site dimensional take-offs & drafting technical details.
Skills
CAD
VISUALIZATION
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
AutoCAD | Revit | SketchUp | Rhinoceros 3D | Navisworks
Vray Renderings | Enscape Renderings
Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Dreamweaver | After Effects
CRAFT
Hand Sketching + Painting | Digital Illustrations in Procreate | Projection Mapping | Model Building | 3D Printing
LANGUAGES
English (fluent) | Chinese [Mandarin + Cantonese] (fluent) | French (6 yrs) | Japanese (2 yrs)
