Visual artist specializing in authentic, custom illustrations for wedding invitations, nursery artwork, architectural landmarks, and expressive cartoons. Skilled in translating design ideas into refined, detailed, and compelling graphics with a strong architectural foundation. With experience across healthcare, commercial, and residential architecture, Gavin Sharp pairs technical illustration ability with creative storytelling—turning concepts into polished visuals for both personal keepsakes and professional presentations.…

Gavin Sharp

Visual artist specializing in authentic, custom illustrations for wedding invitations, nursery artwork, architectural landmarks, and expressive cartoons. Skilled in translating design ideas into refined, detailed, and compelling graphics with a strong architectural foundation. With experience across healthcare, commercial, and residential architecture, Gavin Sharp pairs technical illustration ability with creative storytelling—turning concepts into polished visuals for both personal keepsakes and professional presentations.…

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Visual artist specializing in authentic, custom illustrations for wedding invitations, nursery artwork, architectural landmarks, and expressive cartoons. Skilled in translating design ideas into refined, detailed, and compelling graphics with a strong architectural foundation.

With experience across healthcare, commercial, and residential architecture, Gavin Sharp pairs technical illustration ability with creative storytelling—turning concepts into polished visuals for both personal keepsakes and professional presentations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Architect at Melichar Architects
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Responsible for architectural design development, technical documentation, and project coordination for healthcare, commercial and residential projects.
Staff Architect at Gensburg, Ltd. Architects
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Staff Architect providing design development and documentation; contributed to drawings and presentations for multiple projects.
Architectural Designer, Manager at ML Group Design + Development
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Led architectural design efforts and project management, coordinated teams, and developed construction documents.
Architectural Staff at Interwork Architects
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Architectural staff supporting design development, documentation, and project coordination.
Architectural Designer (Independent Contractor) at Hackley and Associates Architects
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Architectural designer; prepared drawings and documentation for various projects and collaborated with teams.
Designer, Renderer (Independent Contractor) at Studio Brunstrum
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Designer and renderer for client presentations; produced 3D renderings and illustrations to support design concepts.
Architectural Designer at HDR Architecture
June 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Senior Design Coordinator at HDR Architecture
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2019
Senior Design Coordinator overseeing design coordination, documentation, and presentations across Chicago & Denver studios.
Senior Design Coordinator at Davis Partnership
July 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
Architectural Designer at Davis Partnership
June 1, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Architectural designer contributing to project design and documentation during Summer 2011.
Architectural Designer at STR Partners
November 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Architectural designer contributing to design development and documentation for Chicago projects.
Architectural Designer at New World Design
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010
Architectural designer developing architectural drawings and concepts for Chicago projects.
Architectural Designer at Morgante Wilson Architects
July 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Architectural designer supporting design development and documentation for projects in Evanston.

Education

Master of Architecture at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at Miami University (Ohio)
August 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
Master of Architecture at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at Miami University (Ohio)
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007

Qualifications

AIA Colorado Young Architect Award (hand rendering)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Government, Other