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Hello! I’m Iara Silva Santos, an interior designer with a strong architectural background and 6+ years delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept and space planning through technical documentation, finish selection, and on-site coordination. I currently lead the lighting design team at a specialized firm, managing a team of six and overseeing a broad portfolio across commercial, retail, and hospitality projects. I’m fluent in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Dialux Evo, and Enscape, with working knowledge of US standards (IES footcandles, ADA, IBC). I thrive in remote, organized work environments with async communication and am open to sponsorship and relocation for the right opportunity.…Hello! I’m Iara Silva Santos, an interior designer with a strong architectural background and 6+ years delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept and space planning through technical documentation, finish selection, and on-site coordination. I currently lead the lighting design team at a specialized firm, managing a team of six and overseeing a broad portfolio across commercial, retail, and hospitality projects. I’m fluent in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Dialux Evo, and Enscape, with working knowledge of US standards (IES footcandles, ADA, IBC). I thrive in remote, organized work environments with async communication and am open to sponsorship and relocation for the right opportunity.

Iara Silva Santos

Architect, Lighting, Interior Designer, +2

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Hello! I’m Iara Silva Santos, an interior designer with a strong architectural background and 6+ years delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept and space planning through technical documentation, finish selection, and on-site coordination. I currently lead the lighting design team at a specialized firm, managing a team of six and overseeing a broad portfolio across commercial, retail, and hospitality projects. I’m fluent in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Dialux Evo, and Enscape, with working knowledge of US standards (IES footcandles, ADA, IBC). I thrive in remote, organized work environments with async communication and am open to sponsorship and relocation for the right opportunity.…Hello! I’m Iara Silva Santos, an interior designer with a strong architectural background and 6+ years delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept and space planning through technical documentation, finish selection, and on-site coordination. I currently lead the lighting design team at a specialized firm, managing a team of six and overseeing a broad portfolio across commercial, retail, and hospitality projects. I’m fluent in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Dialux Evo, and Enscape, with working knowledge of US standards (IES footcandles, ADA, IBC). I thrive in remote, organized work environments with async communication and am open to sponsorship and relocation for the right opportunity.

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Hello! I’m Iara Silva Santos, an interior designer with a strong architectural background and 6+ years delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept and space planning through technical documentation, finish selection, and on-site coordination. I currently lead the lighting design team at a specialized firm, managing a team of six and overseeing a broad portfolio across commercial, retail, and hospitality projects. I’m fluent in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Dialux Evo, and Enscape, with working knowledge of US standards (IES footcandles, ADA, IBC). I thrive in remote, organized work environments with async communication and am open to sponsorship and relocation for the right opportunity.

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Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Architecture Team Coordinator & Senior Lighting Specialist at Everlight

January 1, 2019 - Present

Lead a 6-member team in architecture and lighting, managing project allocation and ensuring on-time delivery. Oversee high-complexity projects (~60 annually), conducting site evaluations to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and international standards. Provide technical guidance to construction teams to guarantee installation precision and design fidelity. Streamlined project workflows between design and execution teams, improving efficiency and communication.

Partner & Architect at SIS Arquitetura

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Co-founded and managed an architecture firm, handling client negotiations, budgets, and strategic planning. Delivered end-to-end architectural and interior projects, from concept development and 3D visualization (Enscape) to final technical blueprints for regulatory approval. Produced detailed construction documents (SketchUp Layout), minimizing on-site errors and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Conducted client briefings and stakeholder meetings, aligning outcomes with vision, budget, and timelines.

Architecture Team Coordinator & Senior Lighting Designer at Everlight Iluminação

January 1, 2019 - Present

Led the lighting design team and managed an end-to-end project pipeline across commercial, retail, and hospitality. Personally delivering approximately 60 complete lighting design projects annually, including photometric calculations, fixture specification, technical drawings, and client presentations. Oversaw a broader portfolio of ~240 projects per year as team coordinator, providing technical direction, design reviews, and decision-making support for a six-person team. Conducted site inspections for quality control and safety, optimized workflows between design and execution, and ensured on-time delivery. Promoted to coordinator in 2023 for leadership and project performance.

Co-Founder & Interior Designer at SIS Arquitetura

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

Founded and operated a full-service interior design studio with a client base split approximately 70% residential / 30% commercial. Delivered 150+ projects end to end, covering space planning, finish and furniture selection, custom millwork documentation, lighting coordination, and on-site execution oversight. Produced complete technical drawing sets for each project—floor plans, wall elevations, reflected ceiling plans, finish schedules, and casework shop drawing packages. Coordinated directly with contractors, suppliers, and MEP consultants to ensure design intent was maintained through construction. Managed client relationships from brief to final delivery, independently handling timelines, budgets, and scope decisions. Developed millwork and cabinetry documentation detailed enough for direct fabrication, minimizing RFIs and on-site errors.