I'm Marielle Capistrano, a seasoned interior designer with 20+ years of experience specializing in large-scale residential, resort hotels, lifestyle hospitality, and mixed-use developments. I lead design concepts from concept through construction, drive standardized design guidelines, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality spaces on time and on budget. I enjoy collaborating with executive stakeholders and international consultants, and I embrace AI-assisted workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining design excellence. Beyond spaces, I support branding, VIP projects, and client communications. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning complex briefs into cohesive narratives and tangible designs that enhance user experience and marketability.

Marielle Cecille M. Capistrano

I'm Marielle Capistrano, a seasoned interior designer with 20+ years of experience specializing in large-scale residential, resort hotels, lifestyle hospitality, and mixed-use developments. I lead design concepts from concept through construction, drive standardized design guidelines, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality spaces on time and on budget. I enjoy collaborating with executive stakeholders and international consultants, and I embrace AI-assisted workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining design excellence. Beyond spaces, I support branding, VIP projects, and client communications. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning complex briefs into cohesive narratives and tangible designs that enhance user experience and marketability.

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I’m Marielle Capistrano, a seasoned interior designer with 20+ years of experience specializing in large-scale residential, resort hotels, lifestyle hospitality, and mixed-use developments. I lead design concepts from concept through construction, drive standardized design guidelines, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality spaces on time and on budget. I enjoy collaborating with executive stakeholders and international consultants, and I embrace AI-assisted workflows to accelerate delivery while maintaining design excellence.

Beyond spaces, I support branding, VIP projects, and client communications. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning complex briefs into cohesive narratives and tangible designs that enhance user experience and marketability.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior AVP, Planning & Design Division at Global-Estate Resorts, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Promoted to Senior AVP; led interior design and EGD from concept through execution and installation; directed design standards, quality, approvals, and site implementation; coordinated multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors through construction; supported branding, VIP projects, and AI-assisted workflows for faster delivery and strategy.
Senior Interior Design Officer at Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Project Lead and Owner’s Representative for high-end residential and mixed-use developments; managed consultants, contractors, procurement, and international design coordination; led consultant negotiations and approved design policies, FF&E, schedules, and budgets; achieved up to 20% FF&E savings through value engineering and strategic sourcing; established standardized design guidelines, scopes, schedules, and budget frameworks.
Interior Designer at DMCI Project Developers, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Led interior design projects from concept to implementation across multiple developments; managed showrooms, amenities, and unit styling to enhance marketability and sales; supervised junior designers and coordinated with consultants and contractors; collaborated with Marketing on publications, PR materials, and sales events; achieved up to 40% FF&E savings through efficient planning and procurement strategies.
Jr. Interior Designer at Archimage Design International
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Entry role in interior design; contributed to design development and project support.
Jr. Interior Designer at Segovia Design Associates
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Early career role in interior design support and project coordination.
Makelaar at Community Innovations, Inc. (An Ayala Land Company)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Sales/market position role leveraging design to support sales initiatives.
Showroom Consultant at Cobankiat Marketing Corp.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Showroom and product presentation support for interior design solutions.
Stagiair Interieurontwerp at Trezza Group, Inc.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Internship in interior design.
Head of Graphic & Interior Design (Senior AVP) – Planning & Design Division at Global-Estate Resorts, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2026
Promoted from AVP to Senior AVP for leadership and design excellence. Lead Interior Design and EGD from concept through execution and installation. Direct design standards, quality, approvals, and site implementation. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors through construction. Support branding, VIP projects, and AI-assisted workflows for faster delivery and strategy.
Interieurontwerper (Interior Designer) – In-house at DMCI Project Developers, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2013
Led interior design projects from concept to implementation across multiple developments. Managed showrooms, amenities, and unit styling to enhance marketability and sales. Supervised junior designers and coordinated with consultants and contractors. Collaborated with Marketing on publications, PR materials, and sales events. Achieved up to 40% FF&E savings through efficient planning and procurement strategies.
Makelaar (Broker) at Community Innovations, Inc. An Ayala Land Company
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Broker and showroom liaison supporting property presentations and sales.
Stagiair Interieurontwerp (Intern Interior Designer) at Trezza Group, Inc.
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Intern interior design support.

Education

B.Sc. Interior Design at Assumption College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
High School Diploma at International School Cagayan de Oro
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
B.Sc. Interior Design at Assumption College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
High School Diploma at International School Cagayan de Oro
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Interior Designer License
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Best in Graduation Exhibit
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
2nd Highest Graded Thesis
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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