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Damion Pasion Jones

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I’m Damion Pasion Jones, a multidisciplinary interior architecture and environmental design leader with 10+ years of practice and 20+ years of leadership experience.

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I’m Damion Pasion Jones, a multidisciplinary interior architecture and environmental design leader with 10+ years of practice and 20+ years of leadership experience. I create human-centered hospitality, civic, and recovery-focused spaces that translate strategy into clear, emotionally intelligent spatial storytelling—shaping circulation, light, acoustics, materials, privacy, and sensory comfort so people feel safe, respected, and fully at home.

I founded PIDA Interior Design Solutions and also developed Harm Reduction Interior Design, an evidence-based approach rooted in human behavior and public health. Across concept-to-deposit delivery, I lead teams through programming, 3D visualization, construction documentation, FF&E, procurement support, and installation coordination—balancing creative momentum with budget, schedule, code compliance (ADA, accessibility, Title 24/fire & life safety), and real-world constructability for complex, service-oriented projects.

  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Travel & Hospitality

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Projects · 1

Multidisciplinary Interior Architecture & Design Leader

Multidisciplinary Interior Architecture and Design professional with 10+ years of design experience and 20+ years of leadership across luxury residential, hospitality, civic, healthcare-adjacent, experiential, educational, and social-impact environments. Founder and Principal Designer of PIDA Interior Design Solutions, with expertise in space planning, concept development, design development, construction documentation, FF&E specification and procurement, 3D visualization, BIM/CAD, material selection, project coordination, and client presentations. Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365. Currently pursuing an MFA in Interior Architecture & Design while advancing research in Harm Reduction Interior Design, environmental psychology, trauma-informed design, accessibility, universal design, and evidence-based approaches to creating safe, inclusive, and human-centered environments.

  • Creative Director
  • Designer
  • Interior Designer

Work experience· 4 roles

Principal Designer / Founder · PIDA Interior Design SolutionsJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Boutique human-centered environmental design practice serving luxury residential, commercial, civic, healthcare-adjacent, recovery-focused, and multinational clientele. Leads parallel projects across discovery, research, programming, concept development, space planning, 3D visualization/presentation, further development, construction documents, FF&E procurement, and site reviews/installation. Develops mood boards, finish palettes, custom casegoods direction, and presentation visual language; coordinates critical reviews with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and fabricators for accuracy, quality, constructability, accessibility, and installation readiness. Balances creative ambition with budget, schedule, material lead times, and ADA/fire-and-life-safety/service standards while supporting business development and client retention.

Luxury Service Lead and Leather Goods Supervisor · Louis VuittonJan 2011 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Steered daily luxury service, merchandising, inventory, and floor operations to strengthen brand standards and deliver a consistent VIP client experience in a high-end sales environment. Ensured brand safety and quality through visual presentation and creative storytelling. Served as Acting GM and contributed to operational performance, including reported 18% sales growth in 2012Q4.

Contract Trainer · PWC / VNS of NYJan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

Directed clinical, systems, and operations-based training focused on workflow optimization, staff adoption, and improved organizational performance. Clarified complex ideas through effective learning experiences for diverse workforces and supported workforce readiness.

Director of Staff Training & Development · Housing Works, Inc.Dec 2002 – Dec 2010 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Education

Coursework (Professional Studies in IA) · UCLA Extension2018 – 2020
B.A. Psychology, Business Administration (Minor) · Morehouse1992 – 1997
Master in Fine Art, Interiro Architecture and Design · Academy of Art University2026

Certifications and awards· 5

MFA Interior Architecture & Design — Graduate Studies Start date:2026

Graduate-level study and research in Interior Architecture & Design with emphasis on spatial planning, design development, environmental design, 3D modeling, technical documentation, materiality, human-centered design, and evidence-based interior environments. Current research includes Harm Reduction Interior Design (HRID), recovery housing, environmental psychology, spatial safety, accessibility, and socially responsive design.

Professional Studies in Interior Architecture — UCLA Extension2017 – 2019

Professional coursework in Interior Architecture and Design including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/3D Modeling, Fundamentals of Interior Architecture, Color Theory, Design Communication I–III, Digital Presentation, Sustainable Design, and Construction Documentation.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology — Business Administration Minor1991 – 1996

Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia. Academic foundation in human behavior, psychology, organizational processes, business administration, communication, leadership, and client relations—supporting a human-centered approach to environmental and interior design.

BIM, CAD & Architectural 3D Visualization2019 – 2026

Advanced working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, V-Ray, 3D modeling, architectural visualization, presentation rendering, drafting, floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, construction documentation, and design communication

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