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Emma Smith

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Interior Designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and professional experience in multifamily residential design, commercial design, and wedding event environments. Skilled in developing design concepts from initial ideation through construction documentation, FF&E selection, and installation coordination. Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail, design intent, and deadlines. Proficient in spatial planning, client communication, vendor coordination, and presentation development. Hands-on exposure to real-world event execution, with a strong interest in experiential design and creating immersive, thoughtfully curated environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

CDC Designs
01.2025 - Current
  • Multifamily residential design from concept through installation
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
  • Construction documents, floor plans, RCPs, schedules: designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and client-facing presentation.
  • Schematic design and FF&E; specification. Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
  • Budget tracking and vendor coordination
  • Site visits and installation coordination

Interior Design Intern

Clive Wilkinson Architects
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • - Concept development and spatial studies
  • - Floor plans, zoning diagrams, adjacency studies
  • - Vendor presentations and material sourcing
  • - FF&E; development and documentation support

Server

Urban Plates
01.2023 - 01.2024

Server

Noble Bird Rotisserie
01.2022 - 01.2023

Server/Assistant Banking Manager

Buckhorn BBQ
01.2018 - 01.2020

Banquet Server / Event Staff

Wedgewood Weddings
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Wedding setup, ceremony + reception execution
  • Table layout and guest flow support
  • Event timing coordination with planners and catering
  • Full wedding breakdown and transitions
  • Handled food and beverage service from small to large events with 200+ guests, delivering prompt and friendly service.

Education

BFA - Interior Design

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2024

AA - Interdisciplinary Arts & Humanities

American River College
Sacramento, CA
12-2020

Skills

  • AutoCAD, Blue Beam, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Powerpoint, Excel
  • FF&E; Specification, Spatial Planning, Construction Documentation
  • Vendor Coordination, Concept Development, Presentation Design, 2D & 3D modeling

Timeline

Interior Designer

CDC Designs
01.2025 - Current

Interior Design Intern

Clive Wilkinson Architects
02.2023 - 07.2023

Server

Urban Plates
01.2023 - 01.2024

Server

Noble Bird Rotisserie
01.2022 - 01.2023

Server/Assistant Banking Manager

Buckhorn BBQ
01.2018 - 01.2020

Banquet Server / Event Staff

Wedgewood Weddings
01.2016 - 01.2018

BFA - Interior Design

California State University, Long Beach

AA - Interdisciplinary Arts & Humanities

American River College