Senior Designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience across graphic design, production design, brand identity and large-scale event activations. Delivered immersive environments and experiential campaigns for major Australian and international clients, from studio art department support to lead design for city-scale festivals. Combines creative vision with hands-on production expertise—managing fabricators, suppliers and creative teams from concept through to on-site execution.

Laura Schiavinato

Senior Designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience across graphic design, production design, brand identity and large-scale event activations. Delivered immersive environments and experiential campaigns for major Australian and international clients, from studio art department support to lead design for city-scale festivals. Combines creative vision with hands-on production expertise—managing fabricators, suppliers and creative teams from concept through to on-site execution.

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Senior Designer and Art Director with 10+ years of experience across graphic design, production design, brand identity and large-scale event activations. Delivered immersive environments and experiential campaigns for major Australian and international clients, from studio art department support to lead design for city-scale festivals.

Combines creative vision with hands-on production expertise—managing fabricators, suppliers and creative teams from concept through to on-site execution.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Production Designer at Purple Jack
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed production design concept, led set dressing, props sourcing and collaborated with Director and DoP to define tone, colour palette and spatial mood.
Production Designer at BBR Agency
April 1, 2024 - March 10, 2026
Lead Production Designer for major public cultural festivals — Ghost Festival (The Rocks), Bastille Festival (Sydney & Adelaide) — and state-funded city activations in Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide. Directed scenic builds, set dressing, large-scale hero installations and branded activations for clients including Reese's, Poliakov Vodka and Fiji Water. Managed fabricators, workshop suppliers and technical crews across multiple cities under live production timelines.
Lead Production Designer & Web Designer at BBR AGENCY
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led production design for major public cultural festivals and state-funded city activations across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra. Delivered immersive, multi-zone environments across up to 2km of connected urban footprint commissioned by NSW Government and interstate councils. Directed scenic builds, large-scale hero installations, set dressing and branded activations from creative concept through to on-site execution. Managed fabricators, workshop suppliers and technical crews across multiple cities under live production timelines. Designed and built WordPress + Elementor websites, ticketing platforms and e-commerce stores for large-scale events, developing landing pages and UI layouts in Figma to support marketing campaigns and improve conversion.
Lead Production Designer at BBR AGENCY
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Lead Production Designer for major public cultural festivals and state-funded city activations across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra. Delivered immersive, multi-zone environments spanning up to 2km of connected urban footprint, commissioned by NSW Government and interstate councils. Directed scenic builds, large-scale hero installations, set dressing and branded activations from concept through on-site execution. Managed fabricators, workshop suppliers and technical crews across multiple cities under live production timelines. Designed and built WordPress + Elementor websites, ticketing platforms and e-commerce stores for large-scale events. Developed landing pages, UI layouts and Figma wireframes to support marketing campaigns and improve conversion.
UX & Web Designer at BBR Agency
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and built multiple WordPress + Elementor websites for large-scale events and experiential projects. Created UI layouts and wireframes in Figma to define user journeys and website architecture before development. Configured WooCommerce stores, ticketing systems and online payment flows for event bookings and product sales. Developed landing pages for ticket sales, marketing campaigns and event promotions; designed user flows to improve conversion rates.
Graphic Designer at Take Two Events
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Produced large-format print assets, environmental graphics and event branding for large-scale public events. Collaborated with production teams to align graphic identity with physical environment and spatial design.
Art Department at "The Fall Guy" (NBCUniversal)
November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
– Worked wi thin the Ar t Department on a major NBCUniversal studio production filmed in Sydney – Assisted with set dressing and scenic detailing for key scenes under Art Director supervision – Supported on-set greens and environmental continuity; collaborated across departments to maintain visual consistency throughout shoot
Art Department Assistant at The Fall Guy (NBCUniversal)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Worked within the Art Department on a major NBCUniversal studio production filmed in Sydney. Assisted with set dressing and scenic detailing for key scenes under Art Director supervision. Supported on-set greens and environmental continuity, collaborating across departments to maintain visual consistency throughout the shoot.
Art Department Assistant at NBCUniversal
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Worked within the Art Department on a major NBCUniversal studio production filmed in Sydney. Assisted with set dressing and scenic detailing for key scenes under Art Director supervision. Supported on-set greens and environmental continuity; collaborated across departments to maintain visual consistency throughout shoot.
Production Designer / Art Director / Graphic Designer at Brazil & Australia (Freelance work)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Ongoing freelance production design and graphic design support for projects across Brazil and Australia, spanning short films, music videos and branded content as well as event brand materials.
Production Designer / Art Director / Graphic Designer (Freelance) at nblu Films
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance Production Designer and Art Director for short films, music videos and branded content. Directed the music video "LAR" selected among Best Brazilian Indie Music Videos (2021). Developed visual research, storyboards and production design frameworks for independent productions. Designed visual identities, logos and marketing materials for startups, small businesses and event brands across Brazil and Australia.
Graphic Designer at Colégio Rembrandt
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Established the school's digital visual identity from scratch; grew Instagram presence to 3,000+ followers through consistent design and content strategy.
Production Designer / Art Director at nblu Films (Freelance)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance Production Designer and Art Director for short films, music videos and branded content. Directed music video "LAR", selected among Best Brazilian Indie Music Videos (2021). Developed visual research, storyboards and production design frameworks for independent productions. Designed visual identities, logos and marketing materials for startups, small businesses and event brands across Brazil and Australia.
Production Designer / Art Director / Graphic Designer at nblu Films (Freelance)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance Production Designer and Art Director for short films, music videos and branded content. Directed music video 'LAR', selected among Best Brazilian Indie Music Videos (2021). Developed visual research, storyboards and production design frameworks for independent productions. Designed visual identities, logos and marketing materials for startups, small businesses and event brands across Brazil and Australia.
Graphic Designer at Colégio Rembrandt Brazil
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2022
Established the school's complete digital visual identity from scratch, covering communications for 600+ students and families. Created and grew the school's first official Instagram account to over 3,000 followers through consistent design and content strategy. Designed marketing campaigns, event branding and print materials; produced photography and video coverage for school events.

Education

Bachelor of Design at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
February 11, 2017 - October 5, 2021
Bachelor of Design at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2026
Bachelor of Design at São Paulo State University (UNESP)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Additional studies in Fashion & Costume Crafting
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other