Hi, I’m Cailey Gulinson. I’m a principal designer and founder who blends thoughtful interior design with brand storytelling. I lead Eleventh House Designs, shaping warm, sustainable spaces while building strong visual identities for clients. I also write design content and manage brand marketing, helping clients tell their stories with clarity and style. I thrive at the intersection of design, communication, and business, and I’m always exploring materials and methods that honor people and the planet. When I’m not designing, I collaborate with clients and vendors to bring concepts to life, mentor others, and craft engaging content that showcases design as a practical, joyful experience.

Cailey Gulinson

Hi, I’m Cailey Gulinson. I’m a principal designer and founder who blends thoughtful interior design with brand storytelling. I lead Eleventh House Designs, shaping warm, sustainable spaces while building strong visual identities for clients. I also write design content and manage brand marketing, helping clients tell their stories with clarity and style. I thrive at the intersection of design, communication, and business, and I’m always exploring materials and methods that honor people and the planet. When I’m not designing, I collaborate with clients and vendors to bring concepts to life, mentor others, and craft engaging content that showcases design as a practical, joyful experience.

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Hi, I’m Cailey Gulinson. I’m a principal designer and founder who blends thoughtful interior design with brand storytelling. I lead Eleventh House Designs, shaping warm, sustainable spaces while building strong visual identities for clients. I also write design content and manage brand marketing, helping clients tell their stories with clarity and style. I thrive at the intersection of design, communication, and business, and I’m always exploring materials and methods that honor people and the planet.

When I’m not designing, I collaborate with clients and vendors to bring concepts to life, mentor others, and craft engaging content that showcases design as a practical, joyful experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Designer & Founder at Eleventh House Designs
October 1, 2023 - Present
Lead residential interior design projects from concept development to finish selection. Create renderings, floor plans, elevations, and presentation decks to communicate design intent. Develop FF&E documentation and coordinate with fabricators and installers to ensure accuracy and on-site verification. Communicate with 100+ trade vendors to procure pricing, samples, and product information. Research innovative materials and finishes aligned with project vision and sustainability. Organize business processes, administrative tasks, and financial/legal efforts. Lead creative direction and branding for collateral, including copywriting, graphic design, and digital marketing. Create and manage social media content with 3k+ avg views per month and 10.9k yearly reach.
Brand Marketing Manager at Altos Planos Collective
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Directed brand marketing for Altos Planos Collective with clients including Mijenta Tequila and Tres Tribus. Managed $115k production for a 60-second international TV spot (permit sourcing, talent selection, editing). Created seven content calendars; produced, art-directed, and prop-styled content. Revitalized creative direction to reposition the brand toward sustainability within the spirits sector.
Account Production Executive at Langland
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Produced 40 brochures to improve diversity gaps within the health industry, moderated 10 market research sessions. Restructured a $6M client budget for a 22% yearly spending reduction.
Account Coordinator at Saatchi & Saatchi
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Supported Toyota International Olympics Partnership initiatives, coordinating project activities and client communications.
Freelance Design Writer at Merit Interiors, Atlite, SJS Interiors
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023
Produced brand-aligned design copy for local and international interiors clients, enhancing storytelling across social media, brand guidelines, websites, blogs, articles, and product packaging. Established a new brand voice and extended it across content, achieving a 25% boost in audience reach.

Education

B.A. Film Advertising & PR at Chapman University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
B.S. Business Marketing at Chapman University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Masterclass Certificate: Interior Design Fundamentals at Kelly Wearstler Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Qualifications

Masterclass Certificate: Interior Design Fundamentals with Kelly Wearstler
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other