Karyme Morales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative and technically driven designer and project leader with experience in themed entertainment, theatrical production, and event coordination. Cofounder of a youth nonprofit theater company and Theming Designer for UCLA’s Ride Engineering Competition, specializing in immersive storytelling and hands-on scenic fabrication. Skilled in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and visual development, with a strong interest in themed experience design and creative engineering.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CoFounder/Director/Producer/Choreographer/Designer
Fitz on Stage (Non-profit Theater Company)
03.2025 - Current
- Cofounded a community-based youth non-profit theater company honoring Kathleen Fitzpatrick, expanding arts access for children with limited opportunities.
- Directed and choreographed full production of Newsies Jr., including audition facilitation, rehearsal scheduling, and staging musical numbers.
- Designed and built sets, costumes, and lighting to bring productions to life on a limited budget.
- Managed fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and community partnerships to sustain programming.
- Created and executed marketing campaigns, including photography, posters, tickets, and programs.
- Oversaw ticketing, front-of-house operations, and audience services for live performances.
Theming Designer
Ride Engineering Competition 2026 (Themed Entertainment Association at UCLA)
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Developed original ride narrative, storyline, and immersive concept for small-scale themed attraction
- Created concept art and visual development materials to guide design direction
- Collaborated with mechanical and structural subteams to integrate story with ride functionality
- Designed, fabricated, and painted physical scenic elements and show components for small-scale themed attraction
- Contributed to hands-on construction and aesthetic detailing of scale model attraction in preparation for formal competition presentation and judging
Assistant Scenic Designer
Hooligan Theater Company
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in creating detailed scenic designs and renderings for two theatrical productions including Carrie the Musical and Shrek the Musical
- Collaborated with directors and production teams to ensure design consistency and vision alignment.
- Supported construction of sets by applying knowledge of safe building practices and visual art and carpentry techniques.
- Participated in regular production meetings, providing updates on progress and addressing any concerns from other departments.
Event Coordinator/Assistant Warehouse Manager
Jessfunk Productions
01.2025 - Current
- Assist with event production and day of coordination & set up
- Responsible for the inventory of audio and visual equipment such as DJ gear and lighting
- Currently interning on lighting programming and 3-D modeling and design
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Mayfield Senior School
Pasadena, CA06-2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Creative Concept Development
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Visual Storytelling and Design
- Collaborative teamwork
- Business Development
- Procreate
- Abode Photoshop and Illustrator
- Blender
- SketchUp
- Canva
Softwares/Applications
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Theming Designer
Ride Engineering Competition 2026 (Themed Entertainment Association at UCLA)
09.2025 - 04.2026
Assistant Scenic Designer
Hooligan Theater Company
08.2025 - Current
CoFounder/Director/Producer/Choreographer/Designer
Fitz on Stage (Non-profit Theater Company)
03.2025 - Current
Event Coordinator/Assistant Warehouse Manager
Jessfunk Productions
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Mayfield Senior School