Accomplished and versatile Architect & XR Art Director with 20+ years of international experience in architectural design, interior design, virtual environments, and UX/UI integration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex office and commercial projects. Combines traditional design with emerging technologies such as BIM, VR/AR, AI, and game engines.

jose barbella

Accomplished and versatile Architect & XR Art Director with 20+ years of international experience in architectural design, interior design, virtual environments, and UX/UI integration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex office and commercial projects. Combines traditional design with emerging technologies such as BIM, VR/AR, AI, and game engines.

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Accomplished and versatile Architect & XR Art Director with 20+ years of international experience
in architectural design, interior design, virtual environments, and UX/UI integration. Proven ability to
lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex office and commercial projects. Combines traditional
design with emerging technologies such as BIM, VR/AR, AI, and game engines.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

XR Art Director at Veles Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed 10+ full-cycle XR projects, including TVP Parliamentary Elections 2023, EskaWorld 2023, Presidential Elections Croatia 2024. Led design vision and coordination using Unreal Engine, Revit, Blender. Managed 10–15 person teams over 3-month project cycles. Developed green walls, scenic furniture, and construction drawings integrated into virtual sets.
Senior Design Architect at MTDI Group, Poland
January 1, 2014 - Present
International projects: Led 3 full-cycle office developments (up to 60,000 sqm) in India and Poland. Delivered concept to BIM/DD, collaborating across 2 countries. Oversaw project management and design documentation over multi-year timelines. Client management across 3 real estate clients; integrated changes into technical drawings and 3D visuals; interdisciplinary coordination; feasibility and spatial strategy; construction & documentation.
Freelance Architect at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Led 20+ residential renovations (~100 sqm). Managed 5 full-cycle projects end-to-end. J85: full rehab of a ruined flat in a historic building, preserving 19th-century brickwork and plaster moldings. Produced weekly construction-ready drawings and supervised works on 5 sites, resolving technical issues.
Junior Architect at Mario Bellini Architetti
January 1, 2005 - September 29, 2025
Contributed to 3 international competitions (cultural/public infrastructure). Developed schematic and technical drawings; collaborated with a team of 5 designers; supported finalist proposal for Louvre Islamic Art Department; aligned with EU procurement standards.
XR Art Director at Veles Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed 10+ full-cycle XR projects (including TVP Parliamentary Elections 2023, EskaWorld 2023, Presidential Elections Croatia 2024). Led design vision and coordination using Unreal Engine, Revit, and Blender. Managed 10–15 person teams over 3-month project cycles. Developed green walls, scenic furniture, and construction drawings integrated into virtual sets. Provided spatial feasibility analyses and design optimization via interactive demos; adapted designs on-site to camera tracking and runtime constraints; established asset hierarchies, templates, and annotations; liaised between clients and tech teams to ensure creative/technical alignment. Delivered weekly client presentations and maintained project timelines with tools such as Revit, Word, Excel, and Canva.
Senior Design Architect at MTDI Group
January 1, 2014 - Present
Led 3 full-cycle office developments (up to 60,000 sqm) in India and Poland; Delivered concept to BIM/DD, collaborating across two countries; oversaw project management and design documentation over multi-year timelines. Managed client relationships for 3 real estate clients across 10+ projects; integrated scope changes into technical drawings and 3D visuals. Coordinated with MEP, structural, and interiors teams; reviewed 20+ Revit BIM models yearly; supervised 5-person teams per project; conducted feasibility studies and spatial programs for office/commercial sites; proposed layout improvements in 20+ adaptive reuse and regeneration projects. Prepared contracts/materials reviews and annual technical reports in English; notable projects include MFAR Building (Bangalore) 60,000 sqm; ANKOR WEST (Bangalore); QUAY (Bangalore) 50% concept; BRNO Town Square (Czechia) with 20 masterplan proposals.
Freelance Architect at Self-Employed
December 31, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Led 20+ residential renovations (~100 sqm); managed 5 full-cycle projects end-to-end; J85: full rehab of a ruined flat preserving 19th-century brickwork and plaster moldings; produced weekly construction-ready drawings per code; supervised works on 5 sites, resolving technical issues; controlled timelines and budgets across 3 projects; presented design proposals, securing client approvals within 6–12 months.
Junior Architect at Mario Bellini Architetti
December 31, 2005 - September 29, 2025
Contributed to 3 international competitions (cultural/public infrastructure); developed schematic and technical drawings with a team of 5 designers; supported finalist Louvre Islamic Art Department proposal; collaborated with structural engineers and adhered to EU procurement standards.

Education

Master of Architecture at Politecnico di Torino
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Central de Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Diploma in Industrial Design at Design Institute of Caracas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
UX Design Certificate (in progress) at Google
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Master of Architecture at Politecnico di Torino
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Central de Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Diploma in Industrial Design at Design Institute of Caracas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
UX Design Certificate at Google
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other