Jenna Messemer
Point Pleasant,NJ
Summary
Creative Interior Designer specializing in tailored residential and commercial spaces that meet client specifications and budgets. Strong collaborator in developing proposals and delivering presentations, fostering lasting client relationships. Experienced in managing diverse design projects, ensuring alignment with both functionality and aesthetic goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Design Alternatives
Lavallette, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Designed cohesive interior layouts for commercial spaces, improving functionality and client satisfaction.
- Created detailed design presentations with floor plans, elevations, and 3D views, facilitating client understanding and feedback.
- Collaborated with clients to capture vision and preferences for each project.
- Selected materials, furnishings, and color palettes aligned with client specifications.
- Conducted site visits to assess progress and maintain design integrity throughout projects.
- Maintained accurate specifications and ensured compliance with building codes and project requirements, safeguarding project integrity.
- Sourced products from vendors to ensure quality standards at competitive prices.
- Researched current design trends to deliver innovative solutions.
Interior Design Assistant (freelance)
Tara Dowd Interior Designs
Manasquan, NJ
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Took site measurements and constructed 3D sketch up drawings for clients.
- Integrated sourced materials into 3D models to visualize design intent.
- Developed presentation boards showcasing 3D drawings and materials for client review.
- Collaborated with lead designer on residential projects to enhance design concepts.
Interior Designer
Walters Homes
Barnegat, NJ
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Met with multiple clients building custom homes along the jersey shore ranging from $450k to $1.5 million to select exterior & interior hard materials (ext - siding, roofing, deck colors etc) (int- countertops, cabinets, flooring, bathroom tile, plumbing fixtures etc.)
- Worked with the in house architect on AutoCAD furniture & electrical plans. Also helped with ceiling detail plans
- Collaborated with eight vendors to secure upgraded pricing options for clients opting out of standard packages.
- Reviewed shop drawings with architecturals to make sure they were both correct.
- Worked with clients who wanted to upgrade their shop drawings and relayed information to the cabinet vendors.
- Identified and communicated construction issues to customers and project managers, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Updated the design center showroom by adding current vendor products and sourcing additional items.
Interior Designer/ 3D Modeler
K Hovnanian Homes
Red Bank, NJ
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Constructed 3D SketchUp models using construction documents and shop drawings for single family detached homes, large semi-custom homes, adult communities and townhomes.
- Furnished and merchandised interiors tailored to location and clientele preferences.
- Rendered five to seven 360 degree spherical and still views per home for use by sales teams in showcasing unbuilt models.
- Major Project: Nine on the Hudson, West New York, NJ
- 13 story high rise residential building with interior and exterior amenities
- Completed 20 full unit spherical tours that included five to seven 360 degree spherical and still views per unit
- Completed 520 still shots from great room windows for each unit, capturing views with and without future buildings.
CAD Associate
Feldman and Feldman Architects
Colts Neck, NJ
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with architects to create design concepts and presentations.
- Assisted in drafting architectural drawings using AutoCAD software.
- Developed construction documents from preliminary drawings and completed RESchecks to ensure compliance with IECC and state energy codes.
- Collaborated with multiple modular companies to design foundation, porch, and deck plans for residential homes.
- Conducted site visits to gather information for design development.
Education
MPS - Sustainable Interior Environments
New York School of Interior Design
New York, NY08.2013
BS - Interior Design
New England Institute of Art
Brookline, MA05.2012
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp V-Ray
- Photoshop & Illustrator
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Space planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Material selection
- Design presentation
- Budget management
- Product specifications
- Renovation coordination
- FF&E sourcing
- Furniture selection
Timeline
Interior Designer
Design Alternatives
10.2024 - Current
Interior Design Assistant (freelance)
Tara Dowd Interior Designs
11.2021 - 03.2023
Interior Designer
Walters Homes
02.2018 - 03.2020
Interior Designer/ 3D Modeler
K Hovnanian Homes
04.2015 - 02.2018
CAD Associate
Feldman and Feldman Architects
01.2013 - 04.2015
MPS - Sustainable Interior Environments
New York School of Interior Design
BS - Interior Design
New England Institute of Art