Jessica Latorre
Designer of immersive experiences for museums, events, and environments
New York, NY, USA
678-571-3330
jessicalatorre.prosite.com/
With 13 years of design experience Jessica creates events, exhibits, and environments that produce tangible and profitable results for companies. She is not only well versed in designing permanent environments but also touring exhibitions and one-off marketing events. She has worked with some of the top brand experience agencies in NY, producing 3d renderings, graphics, and fabrication drawings that push brands to new levels.
She has managed large and small teams of creative’s and knows how to enhance the talents of each individual and the team itself. Working seamlessly with clients, vendors, and internal departments, she prides herself on being a highly organized designer & director that gets the job done.
Software Knowledge: Mac & PC proficient, Vectorworks, SketchUp/Layout/Podium, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Microsoft Office
She has managed large and small teams of creative’s and knows how to enhance the talents of each individual and the team itself. Working seamlessly with clients, vendors, and internal departments, she prides herself on being a highly organized designer & director that gets the job done.
Software Knowledge: Mac & PC proficient, Vectorworks, SketchUp/Layout/Podium, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Microsoft Office
Work Experience
Christies
Exhibition Designer
Responsibilities:
• Design and produce all general environmental graphics for seasonal sales
• Work with Specialist teams to curate design and flow of exhibits
• Manage vendors for all exhibit needs including fabricators, printers, & installers
• Create design packages for all touring exhibits
• Window Banner graphic design
Exhibits:
• Post-War & Contemporary Art: Fall and Spring sales
• Impressionist & Modern Art: Fall and Spring sales
• Prints, Photographs, Contemporary Design: Fall and Spring sales
• Jewelry, Watches, Handbags: Fall and Spring sales
• American Pie exhibit, 2015
• The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth; 2015
• The Exceptional Sale; 2014
• Design and produce all general environmental graphics for seasonal sales
• Work with Specialist teams to curate design and flow of exhibits
• Manage vendors for all exhibit needs including fabricators, printers, & installers
• Create design packages for all touring exhibits
• Window Banner graphic design
Exhibits:
• Post-War & Contemporary Art: Fall and Spring sales
• Impressionist & Modern Art: Fall and Spring sales
• Prints, Photographs, Contemporary Design: Fall and Spring sales
• Jewelry, Watches, Handbags: Fall and Spring sales
• American Pie exhibit, 2015
• The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth; 2015
• The Exceptional Sale; 2014
August 2014
- Present
New York, United States
Jessica Latorre Designs
Freelance Designer of Events, Exhibits, and Environments
Expertise:
• Exhibition Design
• Experiential Design
• Event Design
• Retail Store Design & Merchandising
• Window Displays
• Prop Making & Styling
• Branded Environments
• Broadcast Set Design
Recent Projects:
DKC Dan Klores Communications, NY:
• Designer for RingPop; Rock That Rock Event 2014
• Designer for CBS Radio: Draft Nation Event concept 2014
• Designer for Jaguar; Summer Road Trip Event concept 2014
• Designer for Luvo; Editors Event concept 2014
MKG, NY:
• 3D Designer for Audi; A3 Launch Party - Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston 2014
• 3D Designer for Womens Health & Smart Ones; Times Square Clean Slate Activation 2014
Past Projects:
Studio D, New Jersey:
• 3D Designer for Sheetz Convenience Store; retail redesign 2013
American Museum of Natural History, New York:
• Exhibition Designer; Pterosaurs Show 2013
Jack Morton, New York:
• Drafter for clients; CNN Morning Show, ESPN NFL, Aljazeera NY, Aljazeera DC, CBS Evening News, CCTV, and NBC Dallas for Telemundo 2013
Exposure.net, New York:
• Merchandiser; Rockport Shoes 2013
SWIFT-Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, New York:
• Designer for Trade Show Pop Up 2013
Mayo Studios, New York:
• Prop Stylist for Bed Bath and Beyond "Back to College" shoot, 2012
• Freelance Prop Stylist for Macy's "Hotel" & "Hotel Finest" Bedding collection shoot, 2012
American Exhibitions, FL
• Exhibit Designer for "Mummies of the World" Charlotte, NC, 2011
Dulce Vegan Bakery, GA:
• Graphic Designer for Identity Rebranding and Store Launch , 2011
Digital Vision Stock Photography, NY:
• Costume Design/Styling 2005
MTV, NY:
• Prop Design for "MTV Moonman Awards" Exhibit 2003
AMC, NY:
• Prop Design for "TV's for Movie People" Exhibit 2003
Art Directors Club, NY:
• 3D Sculpture for 2002
• Exhibition Design
• Experiential Design
• Event Design
• Retail Store Design & Merchandising
• Window Displays
• Prop Making & Styling
• Branded Environments
• Broadcast Set Design
Recent Projects:
DKC Dan Klores Communications, NY:
• Designer for RingPop; Rock That Rock Event 2014
• Designer for CBS Radio: Draft Nation Event concept 2014
• Designer for Jaguar; Summer Road Trip Event concept 2014
• Designer for Luvo; Editors Event concept 2014
MKG, NY:
• 3D Designer for Audi; A3 Launch Party - Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston 2014
• 3D Designer for Womens Health & Smart Ones; Times Square Clean Slate Activation 2014
Past Projects:
Studio D, New Jersey:
• 3D Designer for Sheetz Convenience Store; retail redesign 2013
American Museum of Natural History, New York:
• Exhibition Designer; Pterosaurs Show 2013
Jack Morton, New York:
• Drafter for clients; CNN Morning Show, ESPN NFL, Aljazeera NY, Aljazeera DC, CBS Evening News, CCTV, and NBC Dallas for Telemundo 2013
Exposure.net, New York:
• Merchandiser; Rockport Shoes 2013
SWIFT-Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, New York:
• Designer for Trade Show Pop Up 2013
Mayo Studios, New York:
• Prop Stylist for Bed Bath and Beyond "Back to College" shoot, 2012
• Freelance Prop Stylist for Macy's "Hotel" & "Hotel Finest" Bedding collection shoot, 2012
American Exhibitions, FL
• Exhibit Designer for "Mummies of the World" Charlotte, NC, 2011
Dulce Vegan Bakery, GA:
• Graphic Designer for Identity Rebranding and Store Launch , 2011
Digital Vision Stock Photography, NY:
• Costume Design/Styling 2005
MTV, NY:
• Prop Design for "MTV Moonman Awards" Exhibit 2003
AMC, NY:
• Prop Design for "TV's for Movie People" Exhibit 2003
Art Directors Club, NY:
• 3D Sculpture for 2002
August 2012
- Present
New York, United States
Malone Design And Fabrication
Exhibition Designer
Responsibilities:
• Produce concept design, 3D renderings, elevations, and sample boards for all design department jobs
• Coordinate with sales team to produce effective proposals for potential clients and new design inquiries
• Execute detailed site visits to determine venue components and forecast any potential hurdles
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure all processes run efficiently and produce exceptional products
• Partner with detailing team in creating accurate and easily understood fabrication drawings for production
• Mentor design, scenic and writing interns to develop them to their full potential while utilizing their abilities effectively
Exhibits:
• Concept design for Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Odessa Minnesota
• Concept design for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Prarie City, Iowa
• Design for the visitor center of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - New Mexico
• Design for the US Coast Guard Museum - New London, Connecticut
• Design of the Chris Kids Donation Tree - Atlanta, Georgia
• Produce concept design, 3D renderings, elevations, and sample boards for all design department jobs
• Coordinate with sales team to produce effective proposals for potential clients and new design inquiries
• Execute detailed site visits to determine venue components and forecast any potential hurdles
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure all processes run efficiently and produce exceptional products
• Partner with detailing team in creating accurate and easily understood fabrication drawings for production
• Mentor design, scenic and writing interns to develop them to their full potential while utilizing their abilities effectively
Exhibits:
• Concept design for Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Odessa Minnesota
• Concept design for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Prarie City, Iowa
• Design for the visitor center of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - New Mexico
• Design for the US Coast Guard Museum - New London, Connecticut
• Design of the Chris Kids Donation Tree - Atlanta, Georgia
April 2011
- August 2012
Georgia, United States
Premier Exhibitions
Assistant Exhibition Designer
Responsibilities:
• Conduct initial site visits to proposed venues which includes verifying measurements, documenting with video/photos, and presenting a final write-up to the executive team on the site and its challenges/opportunities
• Produce 2D and 3D floor plans designs for Bodies The Exhibition, Bodies Revealed, Tiitanic the Artifact Exhibition, and for Dialog in the Dark, in both national and international locations
• Create elevation packages for traveling staff and local hired crew which including rigging, lighting, case placement, egress, electrical, and construction plans
• Work with Graphic team to create new concepts for existing show redesign and new show concepts
• Manage correct design installation of exhibits by production staff and local crew solving any issues at hand efficiently and in a cost effective manner
• Partner with retail team to create shops, merchandise product, train retail staff, and develop new products that adhere to brand guidelines.
Exhibits:
• Bodies the Exhibition; worldwide locations
• Bodies Revealed; worldwide locations
• Titanic the Artifact Exhibition; worldwide locations
• Dialog in the Dark; Atlanta GA
• Conduct initial site visits to proposed venues which includes verifying measurements, documenting with video/photos, and presenting a final write-up to the executive team on the site and its challenges/opportunities
• Produce 2D and 3D floor plans designs for Bodies The Exhibition, Bodies Revealed, Tiitanic the Artifact Exhibition, and for Dialog in the Dark, in both national and international locations
• Create elevation packages for traveling staff and local hired crew which including rigging, lighting, case placement, egress, electrical, and construction plans
• Work with Graphic team to create new concepts for existing show redesign and new show concepts
• Manage correct design installation of exhibits by production staff and local crew solving any issues at hand efficiently and in a cost effective manner
• Partner with retail team to create shops, merchandise product, train retail staff, and develop new products that adhere to brand guidelines.
Exhibits:
• Bodies the Exhibition; worldwide locations
• Bodies Revealed; worldwide locations
• Titanic the Artifact Exhibition; worldwide locations
• Dialog in the Dark; Atlanta GA
May 2008
- January 2011
Georgia, United States
Anthropologie
Visual Manager
* Develop all display; windows, platforms, home/apparel display, signage and all large scale installations storewide
* Create displays from materials that are resourceful, aesthetically appropriate and cost effective
* Consistently develop and maintain all aspects of the store environment to maximize sales
* Work in a collaborative relationship with Store Managers to provide continuous staff training on the Anthropologie aesthetic, standards, and merchandising principles
* Partner with Department Sales Managers to maximize sales through product placement
* Supervise the receiving and display processes within the store
* Create displays from materials that are resourceful, aesthetically appropriate and cost effective
* Consistently develop and maintain all aspects of the store environment to maximize sales
* Work in a collaborative relationship with Store Managers to provide continuous staff training on the Anthropologie aesthetic, standards, and merchandising principles
* Partner with Department Sales Managers to maximize sales through product placement
* Supervise the receiving and display processes within the store
May 2006
- May 2008
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Do! Designs Inc
Art Director
• Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity, packaging, multimedia, web design
• Developed business, managed vendors, served as client liaison, managed press checks, art directed photos, supervised team design efforts
• Maintained production schedules and budgets
• Trained, supervised and provided art direction for junior designers
• Managed multiple, concurrent projects in different stages
• Developed business, managed vendors, served as client liaison, managed press checks, art directed photos, supervised team design efforts
• Maintained production schedules and budgets
• Trained, supervised and provided art direction for junior designers
• Managed multiple, concurrent projects in different stages
May 2005
- May 2006
Georgia, United States
Mattel
Visual Lead - Window Designer at American Girl Place
• Opened store, creating each on site display
• Ensure that all product on the floor is visually merchandised to ensure highest possible sales and visual appeal
• Collaborate with retail team on all new product floor moves and in-store graphics set-up's
• Design and build 4 sets of windows displays monthly
• Work with marketing department in developing the brand and future toy products
• Manage a team of 5 visual merchandisers
• Work with our Chicago store to develop consistent visual designs to convey brand messages
• Establish budget and handle all expenses for creative department
• Ensure that all product on the floor is visually merchandised to ensure highest possible sales and visual appeal
• Collaborate with retail team on all new product floor moves and in-store graphics set-up's
• Design and build 4 sets of windows displays monthly
• Work with marketing department in developing the brand and future toy products
• Manage a team of 5 visual merchandisers
• Work with our Chicago store to develop consistent visual designs to convey brand messages
• Establish budget and handle all expenses for creative department
May 2003
- May 2005
New York, United States
Time Warner
Assistant Designer - Sports Illustrated for Kids
• Conceptualize designated department pages, advertorial pages, and features
• Hire and art direct freelance illustrators and designers
• Assist in on site photo shoots for upcoming magazine stories
• Work with Photo Editor and Art Director in the researching, buying, retouching, scanning of all photos and art
• Create and design weekly syndicated national newspaper strip related to the magazine
• Worked on the Dec 2000 Redesign of the overall Magazine
• complete financial breakdowns of department expenses,
• Manage all invoices and contracts for freelance artists
• Hire and art direct freelance illustrators and designers
• Assist in on site photo shoots for upcoming magazine stories
• Work with Photo Editor and Art Director in the researching, buying, retouching, scanning of all photos and art
• Create and design weekly syndicated national newspaper strip related to the magazine
• Worked on the Dec 2000 Redesign of the overall Magazine
• complete financial breakdowns of department expenses,
• Manage all invoices and contracts for freelance artists
January 2000
- May 2003
New York, United States
Education
School Of Visual Arts (SVA)
Bachelors of Arts: 3D Design
• Top Portfolio score in graduating class
September 1999
- May 2003
New York, New York, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
GHA Healthcare Marketing Awards
Best in Show
2005
Skills
3D Rendering,
Adobe Acrobat Professional,
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe In Design,
Adobe Photoshop,
Concept Sketching,
Digital Photography,
Exhibition Design,
Film Photography,
Hand Drawing,
Layout,
Model Making,
Sculpture,
Set Design,
Styling,
Vectorworks,
3D Design,
Architectural Design,
Exhibition Booths Design,
Fabrication,
Mac And PC Proficient,
Photo Shoot Direction,
Retail Design,
Sketchup,
Exhibitions Designed
• Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Odessa Minnesota
• Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Prarie City, Iowa
• Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - New Mexico
• US Coast Guard Museum - New London, Connecticut 2011
• Mummies of the World - Charlotte, North Carolina 2011
• The Human Body Exhibition - Prague, Czech Republic 2011
• Bodies the Exhibition Worldwide Locations 2008 – 2011
• Titanic the Artifact Exhibition Worldwide Locations 2008 – 2011
• Dialogue in the Dark Atlantic Station, Atlanta Ga, 2009 - 2011
• Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - Prarie City, Iowa
• Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center - New Mexico
• US Coast Guard Museum - New London, Connecticut 2011
• Mummies of the World - Charlotte, North Carolina 2011
• The Human Body Exhibition - Prague, Czech Republic 2011
• Bodies the Exhibition Worldwide Locations 2008 – 2011
• Titanic the Artifact Exhibition Worldwide Locations 2008 – 2011
• Dialogue in the Dark Atlantic Station, Atlanta Ga, 2009 - 2011
Work Appeared In
Shows:
• MTV Moonlighting Grand central Station/ Art Directors Club - NY 2002
• Bed Bath and Bomb shelters Art Directors Club - NY 2001
Publications
• Monumental - The Reimagined World of Kevin O'Callaghan
• Art Directors Club Annual 2003
TV:
• CNN American Mornings with Paula Zahn, “Making the Moost of It” 2002
• MTV Moonlighting Grand central Station/ Art Directors Club - NY 2002
• Bed Bath and Bomb shelters Art Directors Club - NY 2001
Publications
• Monumental - The Reimagined World of Kevin O'Callaghan
• Art Directors Club Annual 2003
TV:
• CNN American Mornings with Paula Zahn, “Making the Moost of It” 2002
Accomplishments
• Member of the United States Olympic Training Judo team: Colorado Springs, CO 1994-1997