Valentina Masetti's Portfolio

About

"I feel sensitive towards harmony, born from the atmosphere and emotion deriving from the theatre.
That's why I dedicate a fundamental role to light, giving support to the mise-en-scene and improving your interiors.
I like to mix historical periods, taking inspiration from the past in order to add a touch of originality and culture.
With your trust, I can achieve comfort zones which will reflect your habits."

CURRICULUM VITAE :

DESIGNER SKILLS

• Artistic research, plan creation and refurbishment of apartments, offices and restaurants
• Creation of exposition stands
• Development of corporate, commercial and private home interior designs
• Full experience on project management: from the initial conception to the final realization
• Generation of preliminary design concepts and client’s presentations
• Preparation of architectural drawings, schedules and specifications plus tender documentation

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Communication with the clients to determine their specific requirements
• Preparation of commercial proposals and client agreement documents
• Provide administration and coordination within the project team and for the contractors
• Meet with clients and contractors; negotiate contracts, monitor and report progress, verify design requirements and specifications
• Provide on-site project supervision
• Maintain and develop client relationships

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Interior Designer Projects

Italian Embassy (Principality of Monaco, MC) 2010 - Present
Restaurant : Port Garavan (Menton, France) 2010
Private Residence : Giulio Galli (Rome, Italy) 2010
Hotel Residence : Costa Plana (Cap d’Ail, France)2009
Private Residence : Villa Andalousie (St Tropez, France)2008
Private Residence : Eden Palace (Cap d’Ail, France)2007
Showroom & office : REALTY Prestige Decor (Nice, France)2006 -2007

Partner in other projects with the following Architecture Agencies:
Studio Giacometti (Milan), Sols (Milan), Griesmar&Goldsimer (Nice)

Set Designer

Company : 120% lino - Italian fashion brand (Milan, Italy) 2006
Occupation covered: Set for the photoshooting of their summer home collection under the direction of the Architect Patrizia Giacometti

Company : National Opera of Nice (Nice, France) 2005
Occupation covered: Creation of painted stage sets and sculptural accessories for the following Operas :
“Pelléas et Melisande “, under the direction of the set designer Caroline Constantin
“Werther“, under the direction of the set designer Charlie Mangel
“Il mondo della luna“, under the direction of the set designer Italo Grassi

Company : Lynx Production - Short Film “ COSTA ROJA“ (Paris, France) 2005
Occupation covered: Creation of four settings inside the Albatros studios
under the direction of Guy Roger Duvert and the set designer Jeremy Wagner

Stand Designer

Company : REALTY Prestige Decor 2008
Occupation covered : Designed the stand for the event :
BATILUX MONACO (Exclusive international architecture & contruction exhibition)

Company : SOLS 2007
Occupation covered : Designed the stand for the event :
BATILUX MONACO (Exclusive international architecture & contruction exhibition)

Graphic Designer

Company : PORT GARAVAN, restaurant (2010 - Present)
Occupation covered : Logo and graphic standards for menu, advertising,web-site, etc)

Company : REALTY, international interior design agency (2006 -2007)
Occupation covered : Logo and graphic standards, advertising, web-site, etc)

Company : SOLS, italian floors (2007)
Occupation covered : Advertising for the design fair BATILUX

Company : Realcapital, international real estate agency (2005)
Occupation covered : Graphic standards for the sale of appartments

Company : Studio Morgantini, develloping business for italian society in China (2005)
Occupation covered : Logo and graphic design for the web-site

EDUCATION

Institution : E.S.A.T. - Ecole Supérieure des Arts et Techniques (Paris, FRANCE) 2002 - 2006
Diploma : Environment Designer, recognized by the C.F.A.I.
( French Council of Interior Architects)

Institution : E.S.A.P. - Ecole Supérieure d’Arts Plastiques (Monaco, MC) 2000-2002
Diploma : Successful achievement of the first and second academic year

Institution : Wimbledon College of Art (London, UK) 2001
Diploma : Foundation Course in Art & Design

Institution : L.L.I.O. - Liceo Linguistico Internazionale Oxford (Milan, ITALY) 1997 - 2000
Diploma : Baccalaureate L

PERSONAL QUALITIES & SKILLS & OTHER INTEREST

Languages : Italian (mother tongue) - French (fluent) - English (average) - Spanish (good comprehention)

Computer Skills : Mac, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Achicad, Photoshop, Illustrator , Sketch Up, Artlantis

Hobbies : I have a great passion for photography, design and love travelling

Other Diplomas : First Aid Assistance Diploma, Driving Licence

Attitude : Enthusiastic, attentive, team player, love to take challenges

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