MASHANA KARIMIFAR
New York,NY
Summary
Background in cinematography, production design, retail, and arts administration, with experience across creative and customer-facing environments. Brings a strong visual sensibility, hands-on experience with objects and interiors, and an ability to understand and respond to individual customer needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative & Design Intern
NARS Foundation
Brooklyn, NY
06.2026 - Current
- Supporting administrative tasks, artist programming, and communications for the Foundation's exhibitions and public programs.
- Assisting with coordinating artist residencies, exhibitions, and events alongside staff and visiting artists.
- Designing posters and visual content for programs, exhibitions, and digital communications.
Server
Sofreh Cafe
Brooklyn, New York
02.2026 - Current
- Providing attentive service in a fast-paced environment, responding to individual requests and helping guests navigate options.
- Coordinating closely with colleagues during busy shifts to keep service running smoothly.
Sales Associate & E-commerce
Taak Things
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Guided customers through a collection of furniture, restored objects, and home decor, helping them identify pieces suited to their spaces and preferences.
- Answered product questions in the showroom and online, giving customers the information they needed to make considered purchases.
- Managed product listings, customer inquiries, orders, and inventory updates to keep online and showroom operations aligned.
- Maintained the presentation and organization of furniture, antique objects, and one-of-a-kind pieces throughout the showroom.
Production Design Assistant
Short Films, Freelance
Tehran
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted with set concepts, prop sourcing, set dressing, and material selection to bring each film's visual direction to life.
- Created floor plans, layouts, and 3D visualizations in SketchUp to work through set arrangements ahead of filming.
- Prepared and styled locations, adjusting furniture, objects, color, and materials for a cohesive look on set.
Cinematographer
Freelance, Tehran
Tehran
12.2017 - 02.2024
- Worked closely with directors to translate ideas into camera and lighting choices, establishing a clear visual direction for each project.
- Planned camera and lighting setups across different locations, balancing creative ideas with the practical limitations of each space.
- Developed compositions and lighting with attention to framing, color, and visual continuity.
- Coordinated camera crews, equipment, and on-location logistics, adapting as production needs changed.
Education
BA - Cinema
Sooreh Art University
TehranSkills
- Customer Service
- Retail & E-commerce
- Set Design & Styling
- Prop & Material Sourcing
- Administrative Support
- Visual Communication
- Inventory & Order Coordination
- 3D Visualization
- SketchUp
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
LANGUAGES
English, Farsi
Certification
- Farm Volunteer — Hawaii, USA | Summer 2024
- 35mm Cinematography Workshop — Terre di Cinema, Sicily, Italy | Summer 2023
Timeline
Administrative & Design Intern
NARS Foundation
06.2026 - Current
Server
Sofreh Cafe
02.2026 - Current
Production Design Assistant
Short Films, Freelance
01.2024 - 10.2025
Sales Associate & E-commerce
Taak Things
10.2023 - 01.2026
Cinematographer
Freelance, Tehran
12.2017 - 02.2024
BA - Cinema
Sooreh Art University