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JULIA BRAND
New York
Summary
Architectural designer with a background in architecture and residential interior design, driven by a passion for creating thoughtful, human-centered spaces. Experienced in concept development, construction documentation, and visual storytelling, with a design approach that balances creativity, technical precision, and material sensitivity.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Managed daily classroom operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with a team to plan activities and adapt to changing priorities.
- Communicated effectively with families and colleagues.
- Demonstrated organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Interior Design Intern
Sygrove Associates Design Group
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the design of 20+ residential lobby and hallway renovations.
- Produced construction documents and detailed AutoCAD drawings.
- Created presentation drawings, mood boards, and client materials.
- Conducted site visits, field measurements, and documentation.
- Coordinated with vendors and consultants on material specifications.
Architectural Design Intern
DAC – Design Architecture Consultants
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Supported site analysis, zoning research, and code compliance.
- Participated in client meetings and design reviews.
- Assisted with construction documentation and presentations.
Education
BFA in Architectural Design - Architecture
The New School - Parsons School of Design
New York, NY05-2025
Minor - Journalism + Design
The New School - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
05-2025
Associate in Arts - Architecture
Miami Dade College
08-2021
Skills
- Rhino
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Twinmotion
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D Modeling
- Digital Fabrication
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- HTML
- Hand sketching
- Presentation design
Affiliations
- Event Planning & Media Team Member – AIAS, Parsons School of Design (2022–2025)
- President & Member – Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society (2021–2022)
Certification
- SketchUp (2018)
- Interior Decorator (2018)
- Portuguese Language – Level 2 (2018)
- German Language – Level 2 (2019)
Exhibition
Venice Architecture Biennale, Venice, Italy Taiwan Pavilion: Precarious Intelligens (2025)
Interests
Languages
English (Fluent/Bilingual)
Spanish (Native)
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2026 - 06.2026
Interior Design Intern
Sygrove Associates Design Group
08.2022 - 05.2025
Architectural Design Intern
DAC – Design Architecture Consultants
09.2021 - 06.2022
BFA in Architectural Design - Architecture
The New School - Parsons School of Design
Minor - Journalism + Design
The New School - Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Associate in Arts - Architecture
Miami Dade College