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for the remake of the main exhibition at Massie Heritage Center, preserving the museum's essence while modernizing outdated designs.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 ManagerGuided 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.
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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
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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
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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 lightsCERTIFICATION:
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