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Carleigh Wamberg

Carleigh Wamberg

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Estée Lauder Companies, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

• Lead designer for all Flagship and Free-Standing Stores globally.
• Manager of international regional teams: Asia-Pacific, UK, EMEA, & Travel Retail.
• Responsible for developing new design initiatives and evolving overall aesthetics of Estee Lauder’s global retail environment. Develop, coordinate, and manage all phases of the design process, from initial concept to completion. Other responsibilities include concept generation, schematic design, FF&E specification, design development, and review of all CD drawings sets.
• Communicates and presents to all levels of upper management and external retailers. Regularly meets with senior management and company president for design concept review.

Jul 2018 - current
 

Estée Lauder Companies, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer

• Managed international regional teams: Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and UK.
• Responsible for production of schematic layout, 2D drawings, 3D visualizations, FF&E specification, and review of all CD drawing sets. Created a Global Guideline document to ensure consistency with brand aesthetics, fixturing details, & efficiencies on a global level.
• AERIN brand – Lead designer for Aerin's first free-standing store. Developed cohesive brand identity from initial concept to completion.

Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
 

Estée Lauder Companies, New York, NY, US, Designer

• Managed international regional teams: EMEA and UK. Assisted Executive Director on the development of high visibility flagship locations.
• Responsibilities included daily communication with the regional teams, providing layout, 2D drawings, FF&E specifications, and material boards for presentations. For custom projects, I was responsible for prototyping and designing dynamic materials and lighting installations.

Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
 

The Estee Lauder Companies - Bobbi Brown, New York City, Freelance Designer

• Collaborated in the development of a new retail identity for global flagship stores.
• Uses computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce, coordinate, and assist in the creation of 2D (plans, elevations, and furniture layouts) and 3D models.

Responsible for production of schematic layout, 2D drawings, 3D visualizations, detailed construction drawings, and preparation of presentations.

Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
 

Reed Architects, Barrington, IL, US, Junior designer

• Uses computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce, coordinate, and assist in the creation of 2D plans.
• Creates design documentation from concept through schematic design, design development, and detailed construction drawings.
• Prepares and creates presentations.

Mar 2014 - May 2015
 

Fathom & Form, San Francisco, Co-Founder

Co-Founder and lead designer for the digitally fabricated jewelry company Fathom & Form. Responsible for all phases of design; from concept/schematics to construction and business. Other responsibilities included branding and visual identity, project management, fabrication, market research, and establishing and managing relations with vendors and sales representatives.

Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
 

Education 

California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 2009 - May 2013
 

Chelsea College of Arts, London, England, Foundation

Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
 

Awards 

Architecture Division Charrette Competition, 1st Place

2012
 

Best Studio Work, Nomination

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

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