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Clifford Imes

Clifford Imes

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

A multitalented individual with skills in architecture, furniture design, acoustics, and scenery. Primary passion is architecture, while other passions include furniture design and acoustics. Excels in and enjoys 3D modeling and drafting, both computer-generated and by hand. Wishes to develop a career at the community scale while pushing the boundaries of traditional and new materials for practicality, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Employment 

Scenic Corporation of New York, Brooklyn, NY, US, Technical Designer - Scenery Draftsperson

Worked with designers and producers to develop and finalize scenery designs for technical drafting and production
Had primary influence as designer/draftsperson of scenery, such as stages, flats, props, and furnishings
Collaborated with project managers, scenic artists, and the workshop to ensure project accuracy
Collaborated with managers to ensure maximum shop efficiency by standardizing shop drawing sets and operation procedures

Aug 2023 - current
 

Crossley Acoustics LLC, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Designer - Acoustics and Furniture

Worked with co-designers and clients to develop interior designs for acoustic treatment and isolation
Standardized designs to greatly increase company efficiency
Had primary influence in the furniture design and shop drawing divisions of the company
Standardized the furniture shop drawing sets, making workshop efficiency double
Designed a variety of furniture, from desks to shelves and recording studio equipment housing
Coordinated with fabrication and installation teams to ensure project specifications and expectations

Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
 

Education 

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Graduated first in class with a 3.91 GPA. Excelled in architecture design and modeling. Developed skills in sustainable and universal design, construction, and drawing representation. Wrote on the development of sustainable housing.

Aug 2017 - May 2021
 

Awards 

Summa Cum Laude, Award

Academic achievement, 3.9-4.0 GPA

2021
 

Tau Sigma Delta Honors, Award

Academic honors award

2021
 

Senior Design Competition, 3rd Place

Ranked amongst 72 students in 36 teams for a design competition in Architecture Studio

2020
 

Academic Achievement Award, Award

(2x) Highest GPA in graduating class Freshman and Junior year

2020
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills