Andres Gonzalez
interior design
andresg@andresg.work
www.andresg.work
703.626.2384
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
B.F.A. Interior Design - May 2020
Work Experience
Hickok Cole | interior design
Feb 2023 - Present
• Assisted in the process of schematic design and design development on various multifamily projects and contributed to the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment
• Led the FF&E selection and specification process for a multifamily project
• Assisted in the production of construction documents, including detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules while ensuring high quality documentation and adherence to drawing standards
• Collaborated with consultants and maintained communication to ensure design integration and coordination throughout all project phases
SMBW Architects | interior design + brand design
May 2020 - Jan 2023
• Led environmental graphic design for projects in corporate, mixed use, and non-profit market sectors, included bidding work, managing fabrication, and supervising proper installation of graphics
• Managed graphic art direction and content development of firm’s marketing collateral, proposals, website, and social media platforms
• Collaborated with the marketing team in the production of proposals and developed custom graphics
• Researched brand trends and provided direction to maintain SMBW’s distinctive and unique brand perception in the marketplace
Technical Skills
Revit | advanced
Illustrator + Photoshop | advanced
Indesign | advanced
Enscape | advanced
Vray | intermediate
Sketchup | intermediate
Personal Skills
Creativity & Ideation
Conceptualization
Resourcefulness
Industriousness
Problem Solving Initiative
SMBW Architects | interior design
September 2019 - May 2020
• Developed interior concepts and schemes to include: material palettes, lighting, feature elements, ceiling design, millwork, furniture, and graphics
• Completed comprehensive document packages, which included: finish plans, schedules, specifications and legends, interior elevations, millwork details, lighting and reflected ceiling plans
• Collaborated in marketing efforts in the creation of presentations to attract prospective clients
• Assisted with the development of environmental graphic design for projects in corporate and higher education markets
J.Crew | visual merchandising
April 2017 - October 2019
• Executed visual merchandising and creative direction and made appropriate changes based on the store’s Iayout, customer profiles, and product inventory
• Analyzed sales data and rotated product for even selling
• Supervised sales staff to ensure excellent costumer service, and optimized sales
Freelancing | branding + graphics
August 2015 - Present
• Provided branding, and graphic design and marketing collateral to multiple clients, including non-profit organizations
• Provided web design services to a verity of clients and implemented SEO strategies improving a website’s search engine visibility
• Worked with multiple clients from design, construction documents, and construction administration in their private residences