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Hi, I'm Skylar Royal, a Brooklyn-based experiential and architectural designer shaping commercial and institutional environments from concept through construction and installation. I bring five years of hands-on experience in spatial planning, materials research, drafting and documentation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver experiences that align with brand and user needs. I specialize in drafting sets, finish palettes, FF&E coordination, visualization, and client-facing presentations, while maintaining design intent and quality across multiple concurrent projects. With hands-on fabrication knowledge and a collaborative approach, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible experiences for people to engage with.…Hi, I'm Skylar Royal, a Brooklyn-based experiential and architectural designer shaping commercial and institutional environments from concept through construction and installation. I bring five years of hands-on experience in spatial planning, materials research, drafting and documentation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver experiences that align with brand and user needs. I specialize in drafting sets, finish palettes, FF&E coordination, visualization, and client-facing presentations, while maintaining design intent and quality across multiple concurrent projects. With hands-on fabrication knowledge and a collaborative approach, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible experiences for people to engage with.

Skylar Royal

Architect, Designer, Interior Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Skylar Royal, a Brooklyn-based experiential and architectural designer shaping commercial and institutional environments from concept through construction and installation. I bring five years of hands-on experience in spatial planning, materials research, drafting and documentation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver experiences that align with brand and user needs. I specialize in drafting sets, finish palettes, FF&E coordination, visualization, and client-facing presentations, while maintaining design intent and quality across multiple concurrent projects. With hands-on fabrication knowledge and a collaborative approach, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible experiences for people to engage with.…Hi, I'm Skylar Royal, a Brooklyn-based experiential and architectural designer shaping commercial and institutional environments from concept through construction and installation. I bring five years of hands-on experience in spatial planning, materials research, drafting and documentation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver experiences that align with brand and user needs. I specialize in drafting sets, finish palettes, FF&E coordination, visualization, and client-facing presentations, while maintaining design intent and quality across multiple concurrent projects. With hands-on fabrication knowledge and a collaborative approach, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible experiences for people to engage with.

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Hi, I’m Skylar Royal, a Brooklyn-based experiential and architectural designer shaping commercial and institutional environments from concept through construction and installation. I bring five years of hands-on experience in spatial planning, materials research, drafting and documentation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver experiences that align with brand and user needs.

I specialize in drafting sets, finish palettes, FF&E coordination, visualization, and client-facing presentations, while maintaining design intent and quality across multiple concurrent projects. With hands-on fabrication knowledge and a collaborative approach, I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning ideas into tangible experiences for people to engage with.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Job Captain / Architectural & Spatial Designer at Gensler

January 1, 2021 - Present

Support delivery of architectural and interior project environments from concept through construction completion, coordinating design intent, technical documentation, and consultant integration across multiple active projects. Produce drawing sets including plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, details, and schedules to support design development, permitting, and construction execution. Coordinate with MEP, structural, lighting, and specialty consultants to integrate system requirements into spatial layouts and construction documentation. Lead site surveys and field verification, document existing conditions, and translate findings into updated drawing sets, feasibility studies, and project reports. Research, track, and coordinate 100+ finish, FF&E, and building material selections per project, ensuring alignment with performance requirements, brand standards, and design intent. Develop client-facing presentations, finish palettes, and visual standards documentation. Support sche

Architecture Intern at Studio V Architecture

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Developed digital and BIM models to support spatial planning, design development, and consultant coordination. Produced architectural drawings and visualization materials for a mixed-use high-rise development, supporting client presentations and internal milestone reviews. Assisted in translating digital models into physical prototyping and fabrication studies to support design refinement.

Teaching Assistant at Columbia University

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Coordinated lectures, presentations, and reviews across multiple advanced design studios. Managed scheduling and logistics for guest critics and jurors across eight studio courses. Supported student exhibitions through layout planning, documentation, production, and presentation development.

Costume Design Consultant at Komanse

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Collaborated with creative leadership to develop concept direction, material strategies, and fabrication planning that aligned with artistic vision and performance requirements. Researched textiles and finishes, developed color palettes, and coordinated production schedules to support successful delivery of a commissioned performance film for museum partners.

Costume Designer at RAIIN Dance Company

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Designed and delivered wardrobe concepts supporting cohesive visual identity across multiple performance scenes. Storyboarded concepts and coordinated quick-change logistics, hair, and makeup execution across live performances.