I am a highly experienced designer and creative project manager with more than 15 years of experience in creative planning, art direction, event design and strategy. I have a confident, hands-on approach to managing, directing and delivering thoughtful schemes, with extensive experience across events, retail and residential interiors. I bring a high-end, collaborative mindset to every project and enjoy guiding teams to create meaningful, high-quality environments. I aspire to continue my development on high-profile projects that challenge and inspire me, collaborating with talented teams and clients to deliver standout results that push creative boundaries.

Jennifer May Evans

I am a highly experienced designer and creative project manager with more than 15 years of experience in creative planning, art direction, event design and strategy. I have a confident, hands-on approach to managing, directing and delivering thoughtful schemes, with extensive experience across events, retail and residential interiors. I bring a high-end, collaborative mindset to every project and enjoy guiding teams to create meaningful, high-quality environments. I aspire to continue my development on high-profile projects that challenge and inspire me, collaborating with talented teams and clients to deliver standout results that push creative boundaries.

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I am a highly experienced designer and creative project manager with more than 15 years of experience in creative planning, art direction, event design and strategy. I have a confident, hands-on approach to managing, directing and delivering thoughtful schemes, with extensive experience across events, retail and residential interiors. I bring a high-end, collaborative mindset to every project and enjoy guiding teams to create meaningful, high-quality environments.

I aspire to continue my development on high-profile projects that challenge and inspire me, collaborating with talented teams and clients to deliver standout results that push creative boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Event Lead & Creative Project Manager at Studio May
August 1, 2023 - Present
Leading the design and creative project management of exclusive projects, events, interiors; commercial & residential and more. Managing the procurement, schedules and services of all project related activities. Undertaking pitches and presentation decks, inclusive of plans/renders/copy. Collaborated with clients to define briefs, develop concepts and deliver high-end outcomes.
Interior Design Manager at The City of Edinburgh Council
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Leading a team of four undertaking all interior design work across the estate. Contributing to the ongoing development of Architectural Council Requirements and standards for external contractors. Leading across interior-specific frameworks, managing recruitment, briefing suppliers and budgets, planning schedules and meetings.
Design Lead & Creative Project Manager at Studio May
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Leading the design and creative project management across events, commercial and residential interior design for private and commercial clients. Clients included Nike, Harvey Nichols and Waterstones and various HNWI. Managing procurement and schedules; undertaking pitches and presentation decks, inclusive of plans/renders/copy.
Interior Projects Designer at Liberty; Regent Street, London
September 1, 2015 - October 1, 2025
Designing shop-fit models, fixtures, installations & launch events. Briefing the visual team, graphics team, external suppliers and contractors. Quoting, sampling finishes, signing off manufacturing drawings, coordinating deliveries and installations. Compiling presentations with scope of works, floor plans and 3D visuals. Creating and coordinating bespoke permanent installations and briefing suppliers. Managing budgets and cost savings.
Designer/ Project Manager at Oliver Chambers; Barnes High Street, London
August 1, 2013 - October 1, 2025
Meeting clients and creating detailed designs as per clients’ briefs. Working on all stages of clients' projects from concept through to completion. Managing budgets and cost savings. Creating quotations and billing.
Freelance Designer at J Design, Oliver Chambers; Barnes High Street, London; Various
September 1, 2011 - October 1, 2025
Organising samples/mood schemes, spatial planning and site surveys; sourcing/finding new suppliers and manufacturers. Pitching projects and working to (and expanding upon) clients' briefs. Managing and styling on various photo-shoots (Wallpaper magazine as well as within clients’ homes). Project and budget management.
Creative Production Manager at Lawrence & Beavan (design consultants); Mortlake High Street, London
March 1, 2011 - October 1, 2025
Managing all event coordination, print production, deliveries, budgets, invoicing, book-keeping and quote specifications. Contributed towards creative processes including copy writing, brainstorming, interior planning for branded environments/events and editing copy.
Event Coordinator at Futurising Festival; University of the Arts London, Elephant & Castle, London
June 1, 2010 - October 1, 2025
Assisted coordinating an array of creative talks and workshops. Image research & web maintenance. Diary management, note taking. Creation of PowerPoint presentations.
Freelance Studio Assistant at Sharon Marston (lighting design); London
December 1, 2009 - October 1, 2025
Assisted in the production and assembly of lighting pieces for HNWI (Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Singapore) as well as commercial exhibitions and buildings. Arranged shipments abroad. Assembled returned pieces to hang within the showroom.
PR Intern at Tom Dixon; Holborn, London
March 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Online content, press releases, magazine advertisements and handled press calls and emails. Maintained the press library and corresponded with journalists.

Education

MA Interior & Spatial Design at Chelsea College of Art & Design, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Digital Surface Design at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
BA Sculpture (Fine Art) at Camberwell College of Arts & Design, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

MA Interior & Spatial Design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Digital Surface Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
BA Sculpture (Fine Art)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other