I am a creative and culturally attuned designer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in commercial, film, and theatre. I thrive on developing high-impact concepts, creating visual content, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to final production.

Grace Farkas

I am a creative and culturally attuned designer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in commercial, film, and theatre. I thrive on developing high-impact concepts, creating visual content, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to final production.

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I am a creative and culturally attuned designer with 4+ years of hands-on experience in commercial, film, and theatre.

I thrive on developing high-impact concepts, creating visual content, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to final production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Production Designer at Broken Radiator
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Successfully developed, designed, budgeted, and built a theatrical western set in three months. Coordinated cohesive aesthetics across the production team and outreached businesses for materials and workspace on a limited budget.
Scenic Painter at DePaul University Theatre School
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Painted and prepared large-scale stage sets under the direction of scenic designers, applying distressing, aging, and faux finishes to enhance realism. Managed time to meet production deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
Creative Content Production Intern at Pari Technologies SDN BH
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Assisted in creating brand assets and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite to communicate brand values and engage target audiences. Created social media content, motion graphics, and promotional videos to boost engagement.
Design and Marketing PA at Lakefront Pictures
April 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Managed social media accounts while creating and editing posters, graphics, and announcements.
Emergency Room Concierge at Care Continuity
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Scheduled follow-up appointments with doctors based on patient needs and followed up with 25 patients after ER visits.
Freelance Production Designer at Broken Radiator
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Successfully developed, designed, budgeted, and built a theatrical western set in three months. Coordinated cohesive aesthetics throughout the entire production team. Outreached businesses for materials and workspaces on a limited budget.
Production Designer (Freelance) at Broken Radiator
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Successfully developed, designed, budgeted, and built a theatrical western set in three months. Coordinated cohesive aesthetics throughout the entire production team. Outreached businesses for materials and workspaces on a limited budget.
Creative Content Production Intern at Pari Technologies SDN BHD
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Assisted in creating brand assets and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite to communicate brand values and engage target audiences. Created social media content, motion graphics, and promotional videos to boost engagement.
Properties and Weapons Master at IB Films LLC
January 1, 2026 - Present
Properties and weapons master for Blood On the Ice, coordinating props, set dressing, and safety considerations.
Painter at Big City Sets
January 1, 2026 - Present
Painter for the Chicago Botanical Gardens Orchid Show (2026) and other set painting projects; executed faux finishes and aged textures to enhance realism.
Painter at Big City Sets
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
SKYRIZI Commercial – Painter; contributed to set painting and visual texture for the shoot.
Art Director at Red Leg Production / Elkhorn Special
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Art direction for Elkhorn Special; collaborated with design team to establish visual concept and on-set aesthetics.
Art Hand at Turn Table TV / Gordon Ramsay Kitchen Nightmares S3
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
On-set art hand providing support to production design team.
Art Hand at Pirrello Digital Imaging / MagnaTiles Commercial
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Set dressing and props handling for MagnaTiles commercial; supported art department.
Production Designer at 5D
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Production design for 5D project; collaborated with director to craft visual language.
Production Designer at Belly of the Beast
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Production design for Belly of the Beast; built environments and visual narrative.
Art Director at Scream Til You Bleed
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Art Director for Scream Til You Bleed; oversaw visual concept and on-set aesthetics.
Art Director and Properties Fabricator at DIG
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Art direction and properties fabrication; built and sourced props as needed.
Production Designer at LOVE192
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Production design for LOVE192; visual storytelling via set and props.
Production Designer at The Leeching
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Production design; developed environments to support narrative.

Education

B.F.A. at DePaul University
September 7, 2021 - June 9, 2025
B.F.A. in Film and Television – Production Design Focus; Creative Advertising Minor at DePaul University
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
B.F.A. in Film and Television – Production Design Focus; Creative Advertising Minor at DePaul University
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

Qualifications

Audience Choice Award, Love192
January 1, 2024 - March 26, 2026
Nomination for Best Production Design, Melrose
January 1, 2024 - March 26, 2026
Nomination for Best Production Design Silkscreen Arcadia
January 1, 2023 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education