Hello!

I’m Isabel Fernandez, a Production Designer and Art Director. I collaborate with a wide range of majors, from those in photography, fashion, and film, to develop experimental and playful environments that maintain elegance and a professional look.

Resume

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  • Ghostlight Theater | Oakland, ME | Summer 2025. Assistant Technical Director 

    • Assisted the designer and Technical Director in managing the scene shop, coordinating construction projects, and translating drawings into buildable scenic elements.

    • Supervised student crews in set construction, tool use, and material handling while supporting daily shop operations.

    • Provided technical support during load-ins, strikes, and scene changes, ensuring smooth transitions from shop to stage.

    Run Crew

    • Executed scene changes, prop handoffs, and backstage cues with precision to maintain seamless performances.

    • Collaborated with stage management and fellow crew members to ensure timing, safety, and consistency of show operations.

    Massie Heritage Center | Savannah, GA | March - May 2025  Visual Team Lead 

    • Led visual design efforts for the remake of the main exhibition at Massie Heritage Center, preserving the museum's essence while modernizing outdated designs.

    • Collaborated with team members to conceptualize and refine design concepts aligned with client preferences and museum objectives.

    • Presented visual concepts and prototypes to museum stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making on design updates.

    SCADhome Resident Mentor | Savannah, GA | August 2024 - Present Resident Mentor

    • Cultivated a supportive environment by facilitating community-building, mediating conflicts, and promoting open communication.

    • Provided on-call assistance and crisis management and ensuring the safety and well-being of a diverse residential community.

    • Collaborate with staff to enforce policies and organize programs, enhancing residents' academic, social, and personal development. 

    White Canvas by Fernanda Gutierrez (Art Boutique) | Chihuahua, Mexico | Summer 2023
    Store Manager

    • Guided customer's purchases by providing personalized recommendations and in-depth knowledge.

    • Entrusted with responsibilities during store opening and closing, including handling cash deposits, and ensuring operational readiness. 

  • Clue

    Digital Rendering SketchUp SCAD May 2025

    SIX

    Digital Rendering SketchUp SCAD April 2025

    Hamlet

    Digital Rendering Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator SCAD Jan 2025

    Metro-Boulot-Dodo

    Digital Rendering Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator SCAD Nov 2024

    Boing-Boing

    3D Modle & Digital Render Adobe Photoshop & Construction Board SCAD May 2024

    Enjoy Enjaami

    3D Digital Render Sketchup SCAD April 2024

    Room

    White Modle & Elevations Sketchup & Construction Board SCAD April 2024

    After The Trade

    White Modle & Elevations Construction Board SCAD Oct 2023


  • Ojo

    Fashion Photoshoot Production Designer SCAD May 2025

    Entropia

    Music Video Production Designer SCAD Jan-March 2025

    Playhouse

    Fashion Photoshoot Production Designer SCAD Feb 2024

    Silly Philly

    Commercial Production Designer SCAD Jan-March 2025

    Heinz Jalapeño

    Commercial Co-Production Designer SCAD Jan-Feb 2025

    Subway Cookies

    Commercial Assistant Drafter/Set Dec SCAD Jan-Feb 2025 

    SISIFA

    Music Video Production Designer SCAD Sept-Nov 2024

    Our Lady on 121st Street

    Play Co-Production Designer SCAD Sept-Nov 2024

    Desde Cero

    Music Video Production Designer SCAD Sept-Oct 2024

    Behind the Palangana

    Fashion Photoshoot Production Designer SCAD May 2024

    Biophilia

    Fashion Film Production Designer SCAD May 2024

    La Rosa

    Fashion Film Production Designer SCAD April 2024

    Crucible

    Senior Thesis Set Dressing SCAD April 2024

    Full Circle

    Experimental Set Dressing SCAD Mar 2024

    Single Buffalo

    Senior Thesis Set Dressing SCAD Feb 2024

    Scraps Are Fancy 

    Fashion Photoshoot Production Designer SCAD Dic 2023

    Rococo Queen

    Fashion Photoshoot Production Designer SCAD Dic 2023

  • SOFTWARE:

    Adobe Illustrate Adobe Photoshop Premier Pro After Effects Canva Microsoft Office

    TECHNICAL: 

    Production: 3D scale model making, Scenic Painting & Construction
    Cinematography: Red Komodo Camera  Gaffer: Floppy, Mole-Richardson, Joker, Pavo-tubes, Kino lights

    CERTIFICATION:

    Adobe Photoshop Certified, 2024 • Wood Carving, 2023 SCADforward Certificate, SCAD, 2023 

    AWARDS:

    Young Ones, Silly Philly, 2025

    LANGUAGES:

    Spanish - Native English - Native French - Conversational 

About

Contact Info

isa8fernandez@gmail.com

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design B.F.A. Production Design and Art Direction

Certifications

Adobe Photoshop, 2024
SCADforward, Career and Alumni Success, 2023
Woodcarving, 2023

Social Media

LinkedIn: Isabel Fernandez
Instagram: @isafernandezg.design