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Jesus Aguilar

Jesus Aguilar

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

OPerA Studio Architecture, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Nov 2016 - current
 

made by jesus, New York, NY, US, Designer

Freelance work with over seventy-five clients executing services that have included web design, marketing collateral, branding and identity, environmental graphics and interior decor. Managed business operations, client solicitations and communication, accounting and invoicing, and negotiated service agreements.

Aug 2009 - Nov 2016
 

Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Instructor

Instructed and introduced design methodologies, drafting, and model-making for an architecture, landscape and interiors project.

Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
 

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Teaching Assistant

Led weekly discussions, guided research and evaluated student assignments.

Jan 2016 - May 2016
 

Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching Associate

Trained students in research, conceptual design/diagramming, space planning, and design development for the final production of assignments and a comprehensive architectural project.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
 

DSH // architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Collaborated with a team to design several residential compounds including drawings, diagrams, renderings and presentation materials for developers based in China. Created digital models, drawings and renderings for residential and work space projects. Built physical models for gallery exhibition.

Mar 2011 - Dec 2011
 

The Los Angeles Design Group, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Produced design development proposals for tenant improvements in a team environment, including a restaurant, restrooms, and work space. Collaborated in the design development, permit drawings and construction drawings for a residential studio extension. Designed and oversaw prototype production and installation of environmental graphics and light fixtures for retail space.

Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
 

Fièvre Jones, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

Made drawings, physical and digital models that researched materials and structure for residential projects.

May 2006 - Aug 2007
 

Education 

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2014 - May 2016
 

Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture/Landscape/Interiors

Aug 2005 - May 2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

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