I'm Sunitha L. Sowden, a design professional with a diverse multidisciplinary portfolio and strong background in commercial art and illustration from duCret School of Art. I specialize in photorealistic architectural renderings, cabinetry design, interior layouts, and fine-art décor, blending technical precision with artistic vision. My work blends aesthetics with practicality to create compelling spaces and visuals for residential and commercial projects. Over the years I have led creative direction for SLS Design Studio and IDEAL CDR, managed client relationships, project workflows, and brand identity, and I am passionate about transforming spaces and visual assets into engaging experiences for clients and stakeholders.…

Sunitha L. Sowden

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I'm Sunitha L. Sowden, a design professional with a diverse multidisciplinary portfolio and strong background in commercial art and illustration from duCret School of Art. I specialize in photorealistic architectural renderings, cabinetry design, interior layouts, and fine-art décor, blending technical precision with artistic vision. My work blends aesthetics with practicality to create compelling spaces and visuals for residential and commercial projects. Over the years I have led creative direction for SLS Design Studio and IDEAL CDR, managed client relationships, project workflows, and brand identity, and I am passionate about transforming spaces and visual assets into engaging experiences for clients and stakeholders.…

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I’m Sunitha L. Sowden, a design professional with a diverse multidisciplinary portfolio and strong background in commercial art and illustration from duCret School of Art. I specialize in photorealistic architectural renderings, cabinetry design, interior layouts, and fine-art décor, blending technical precision with artistic vision. My work blends aesthetics with practicality to create compelling spaces and visuals for residential and commercial projects.

Over the years I have led creative direction for SLS Design Studio and IDEAL CDR, managed client relationships, project workflows, and brand identity, and I am passionate about transforming spaces and visual assets into engaging experiences for clients and stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, and Creative Lead at SLS Design Studio, LLC
October 1, 2025 - Present
Founder of a boutique design studio specializing in photorealistic architectural renderings, cabinetry design, interior layouts, and fine-art décor. Lead all creative direction, client communication, and project execution. Create original fine-art décor and visual assets to enhance design projects and brand identity. Manage end-to-end client experience, contracts, and project workflows. Build and maintain a cohesive Instagram presence showcasing design work and artistic process.
Co-owner, VP Operations and Lead Designer at IDEAL CDR
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Oversaw operations for a design/build residential construction company, including project management and vendor negotiations. Served as Lead Designer, managing cabinet procurement, drawings, and renderings; trained staff on cabinet specifications and processes. Directed design and procurement for a 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse transformation into new offices for the company, featuring a cabinetry showroom, Employee Break Room, and Conference Room.
VP Operations at IDEAL CDR
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Duties of Production Administrator, and additionally running biweekly payroll through ADP, and invoicing clients through QuickBooks.
Project Administrator at IDEAL CDR
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
Duties of Production Assistant, and additionally scheduling of sales meetings with clients, creating interior and exterior graphic renderings of construction concepts for client visualization, creating interior design concepts for clients' use, drawing of construction floor plans, monitoring contract allowances and budgets for clients, trusted with sensitive employer-related information on occasion.
Secretary and Production Assistant at IDEAL CDR
September 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
General secretarial duties, scheduling inspections, handling permits, assisting Project Manager with various construction projects, creating advertisements and graphics for company use, taking finish photos of completed projects and posting to company website.
Faux Painter at Faux Interiors
April 30, 2005 - April 30, 2006
Created various designs/finishes/murals on walls in commercial and residential buildings.
Professional Freelance Fine Artist
January 1, 2001 - Present
Creates portraits, landscapes, computer art, and other subjects. Works with oil, acrylic, pencils, charcoal, ink, pastels, watercolor, and other media. Jewelry artist using precious metals, wire, and gemstones; also bakes and decorates wedding and specialty cakes using fondant, gumpaste, and modeling chocolate.

Education

Coursework at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Commercial Art and Illustration at duCret School of Art
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

The American Artists Fund Scholarship Award
January 1, 2003 - February 4, 2026
Walter Swain Award - Alumni Award (3rd place, Graphics Category)
January 1, 2004 - February 4, 2026
Gallery Petite Award - 2nd place (Oil & Acrylic Painting)
January 1, 2003 - February 4, 2026
Annual Fine Art Show - Honorable Mention (Watercolor Category)
January 1, 2005 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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