I would like to introduce myself. I'm a graduate of The New School with a BFA in interior design. I've freelanced with studios for drafting, furniture & lighting design and FF&E support. I have led projects from conceptual to completion, managing client relationships, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering on client expectations. My background includes extensive experience in custom furniture and lighting design, couture window treatments, and metal fabrication and finishing. I excel at translating design concepts into detailed technical drawings, developing budgets, sourcing unique materials and ensuring every element aligns with a studio's vision and client expectations. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my creativity and craftsmanship to your project. Currently, I am located in wonderful Palm Springs, California.

Isabelo Satori

I would like to introduce myself. I'm a graduate of The New School with a BFA in interior design. I've freelanced with studios for drafting, furniture & lighting design and FF&E support. I have led projects from conceptual to completion, managing client relationships, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering on client expectations. My background includes extensive experience in custom furniture and lighting design, couture window treatments, and metal fabrication and finishing. I excel at translating design concepts into detailed technical drawings, developing budgets, sourcing unique materials and ensuring every element aligns with a studio's vision and client expectations. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my creativity and craftsmanship to your project. Currently, I am located in wonderful Palm Springs, California.

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I would like to introduce myself. I’m a graduate of The New School with a BFA in interior design. I’ve freelanced with studios for drafting, furniture & lighting design and FF&E support. I have led projects from conceptual to completion, managing client relationships, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering on client expectations.

My background includes extensive experience in custom furniture and lighting design, couture window treatments, and metal fabrication and finishing. I excel at translating design concepts into detailed technical drawings, developing budgets, sourcing unique materials and ensuring every element aligns with a studio’s vision and client expectations. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my creativity and craftsmanship to your project.

Currently, I am located in wonderful Palm Springs, California.

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Work Experience

Gallerist Associate at JC Studio
November 1, 2025 - Present
Assisting clientele with design needs; maintaining inventory; verifying provenance, authenticity and condition of pieces acquired by studio.
Lighting Design Associate at Stephen McKay Inc.
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Creating new lighting collections; managing in-stock spreadsheets for shades and fixtures; assembling bespoke metal finishes; Squarespace site design & development.
Metal Finisher at Adaptive Fabrication
November 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Creating custom metal finishes including glass bead finishes, acid staining, torching and spray techniques.
Independent Contractor / Designer at Isabelo Satori – Independent Contractor
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024
Design custom furnishings in collaboration with global fabricators; coordinate with fabricators on furnishing and design details; created budgets, work plans, and schedules; managed all design phases; CAD drafting and detailing; sourcing furnishings and materials; FF&E for commercial/residential; window coverings; scheduling & logistics.
Junior Designer (Independent Contractor) at Paula Caravelli
January 1, 2009 - November 1, 2011
Space planning and installation of furnishings and accessories; design deliverables for client projects; implemented marketing concepts.
Junior Designer at Benjamin Noriega Ortiz Design
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Incorporated client’s art and antique collections into designed spaces; introduced eco-friendly products & materials; performed material selections; millwork preliminary design drawings for renovations.
Junior Designer at Richard Mishaan Design
January 1, 2005 - November 1, 2006
Sourced and shopped with clients; staged residences for private parties; designed decorative items and furniture; work featured in Elle Decor 2009.
Intern at Daniel Romualdez Architecture
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Internship experience.
Intern at MR Architecture
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Internship experience.
Lighting Sales at 100 Watt Network
May 1, 2001 - September 1, 2003
Designed layouts for residential and commercial lighting configurations; top salesperson for three consecutive months; repaired damaged lighting pieces.

Education

BFA, Interior Design at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
TIG Welding Certification at New York City College of Technology
January 1, 2019 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

TIG Welding Certification
January 1, 2019 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education