Hi, I’m Iza Smit, a Rotterdam-based graphic designer and production professional with a passion for blending visual design with on-site art production. I’ve collaborated on international projects, assisted with installations, and supported both exhibitions and digital art experiences. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy turning ideas into tangible, well-crafted outcomes. I’m drawn to interdisciplinary work that sits at the intersection of design, culture, and event production. My experience spans freelance graphic design, art production for large-scale installations, and hospitality roles that sharpen my people skills and attention to detail. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to compelling artistic projects.

Iza Smit

Hi, I’m Iza Smit, a Rotterdam-based graphic designer and production professional with a passion for blending visual design with on-site art production. I’ve collaborated on international projects, assisted with installations, and supported both exhibitions and digital art experiences. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy turning ideas into tangible, well-crafted outcomes. I’m drawn to interdisciplinary work that sits at the intersection of design, culture, and event production. My experience spans freelance graphic design, art production for large-scale installations, and hospitality roles that sharpen my people skills and attention to detail. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to compelling artistic projects.

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Hi, I’m Iza Smit, a Rotterdam-based graphic designer and production professional with a passion for blending visual design with on-site art production. I’ve collaborated on international projects, assisted with installations, and supported both exhibitions and digital art experiences. I thrive in creative teams and enjoy turning ideas into tangible, well-crafted outcomes.

I’m drawn to interdisciplinary work that sits at the intersection of design, culture, and event production. My experience spans freelance graphic design, art production for large-scale installations, and hospitality roles that sharpen my people skills and attention to detail. I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to compelling artistic projects.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Production Assistant at Shiraz Bayjoo – Kochi-Muziris Biennale
May 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted with art installation, on-site production, and coordination.
Film Production Assistant at Shiraz Bayjoo – Kew Gardens Film Shoot, London
November 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Assisted with on-set production, coordination, and practical support.
Intern, Production & Graphic Design Team at HANGAR Centro de Investigação Artística
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Exhibition production, artist coordination, designing graphic materials.
Bartender at Theater Walhalla
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Bartending duties in a theater setting.
Host / All-Round Hospitality Employee at Digital Art Experience
September 1, 2024 - Present
Hosting and hospitality duties for digital art experiences.
Service Desk Employee at Albert Heijn Troosterhof
May 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Customer service desk duties.

Education

Liberal Arts and Sciences at Erasmus University College, Rotterdam
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Bachelor of Design at Willem de Kooning Academy, Rotterdam
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Pre-University Secondary Education (VWO) at Werkplaats Kindergemeenschap, Bilthoven
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services
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    paper Report for the Quartermaster of Rotterdam

    I designed a report for the Quartermaster of Rotterdam, advising on the city’s cultural transition and the allocation of subsidy funds.