JEANETTE IS
a multifaceted designer with a passion for transforming ideas into captivating visual experiences. She holds a Master of Arts in Exhibition Design and a BA in Graphic Design, laying the foundation for her approach to visual storytelling. With her diverse background, she’s worked with various renowned institutions such as the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, MoCA, BLKNWS + Hammer Museum and collaborative projects with Adidas, Modernica and the Hoxton Hotel.
In her lead roles, she’s been a key player to teams developing exhibitions, brand activations, art consulting, book design, and gallery/museum shows in both New York and Los Angeles. Notable contributions include designing and planning the exhibition titled Beyond The Streets, and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Con. Her skill set covers artist and client relations, exhibition design, 3d renderings, graphic design, event production, project management, art consulting, budgeting and planning,creative consultation. Jeanette thrives as a team player, infusing creativity and efficiency to every project.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she co-founded MAAARI - a filipino american design studio and lifestyle brand. MAAARI serves as a creative outlet for her to explore 3d design through her handmade jewelry, while exploring her cultural identity.
In her lead roles, she’s been a key player to teams developing exhibitions, brand activations, art consulting, book design, and gallery/museum shows in both New York and Los Angeles. Notable contributions include designing and planning the exhibition titled Beyond The Streets, and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Con. Her skill set covers artist and client relations, exhibition design, 3d renderings, graphic design, event production, project management, art consulting, budgeting and planning,creative consultation. Jeanette thrives as a team player, infusing creativity and efficiency to every project.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she co-founded MAAARI - a filipino american design studio and lifestyle brand. MAAARI serves as a creative outlet for her to explore 3d design through her handmade jewelry, while exploring her cultural identity.
RESUME
EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder | MAAARI, 2016 - present
Freelance Exhibition Designer, 2020 -present selected clients include:
• Insomniac
• Los angeles Nomadic Division
• BLKNWS + Hammner museum
• Commonwealth projects
Project Manager + Graphic & Product Designer | ROAM INC, 2020-present
selected clients include:
• Hunza G
• Tired Skateboards
• Parra
• Real Bad Man
• Power Supply
Creative Director + Graphic Designer| Cultivated Entertainment, 2017 -present
Project manager + Exhibition & Graphic Designer | R. Rock Enterprises, 2013 - 2019
selected projects include:
• Beyond The Streets x ADIDAS
• Hello Kitty Con at MoCA
• Denver Art Museum
• CORE Club
• 9:30 Club
• Modernica
• Hoxton Hotel
Exhibition + Graphic Design Intern | Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 2012 - 2013
Design + Promotions Fellow | Corcoran GalleryWashington, DC. 2011 - 2012
Exhibition Designer | FIFTY24SF, 2011
Production Assistant | Juxtapoz Magazine, 2009 - 2011
Graphic Designer | Street Corner Skate Distributions, 2009 -2011
EDUCATION
Master of Arts
Museum Exhibition Design Corcoran College of Art + Design 2011 - 2013
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Graphic Design California State University of Fullerton 2003 - 2009
SKILLS
*recommendations upon request
*recommendations upon request
PROFESSIONAL:
Artist & Client relations, Exhibition Design, 3d Sketch up renderings, Graphic Design, Event Production, Project Management, Art Consulting, Experiential Design
Artist & Client relations, Exhibition Design, 3d Sketch up renderings, Graphic Design, Event Production, Project Management, Art Consulting, Experiential Design
TECHNICAL:
Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch up, Microsoft office / Google Drive, All social media platforms, Slack, Asana, Shopify, Canva
Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch up, Microsoft office / Google Drive, All social media platforms, Slack, Asana, Shopify, Canva
the concept of ikigai / 90’s house music / meditation / mild animal lover / cheese on everything / learning to embrace my curly hair / forest living / tactile creativity / japanese whiskey / mom’s sinigang / eco architecture / indigenous practices