A Los Angeles-based designer, Rubi Cardoso received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from Otis College of Art and Design and her master's in architecture from Woodbury University. Upon graduating, Rubi worked on commercial projects and developed her Skills. Rubi is now in the next chapter of her career, where she is pursuing her architecture licensing.
Arquitectonica, PROJECT DESIGNER
Participated in design production for large-scale mixed-use architecture projects.
• Executed pre-design, schematic design, and design development tasks for new projects.
• Collaborated in documentation for architecture drawings including floor plans,
enlargement plans, unit plans, and elevations.
• Researched and analyzed site requirements to inform design decisions.
• Conducted in-depth research on building codes and standards, including IBC, CBC, FHA,
and ADA.
• Utilized Revit and Rhino for 3D modeling.
• Conducted parking, concept, and facade studies to optimize design.
• Utilized Bluebeam markups to streamline project documentation and review processes.
• Actively engaged in team, client, and consultant meetings for collaboration.
• Coordinate renderings with rendering consultants to meet project deadlines.
• Developed floor plate studies to optimize efficiency.
Valerio Architects, STUDIO ASSOCIATE
Played a key role in multiple luxury retail and restaurant projects, overseeing schematic
design, design development, and construction drawings.
• My role involved managing document sets and collaborating closely with project
managers and the entitlement team to ensure seamless coordination of consultants and
client needs.
• Developed in-depth knowledge of brand equipment and millwork for high-profile
brands such as Starbucks, Bottega Veneta, and Dior.
• Conducted site visits for field verification of conditions to ensure project accuracy and
created a 3D space scan using a Matterport.
• Generated as-built drawing sets based on field verification.
• Reviewed and addressed plan check comments.
• Tailored space planning solutions and layouts to comply with code and client
requirements.
Ware Malcomb, PROJECT COORDINATOR
Worked on retail and restaurant projects.
• Generated technical drawings for brands including Starbucks, Spectrum, and Chick-fil-A
• Support project manager throughout the CD phase.
• Communicate weekly with the team for project updates.
• Review sets for company standards and code compliance.
• Assisted with space design.
• Manage internal team budget for construction documentation.
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Interior Architecture
