With 7 years of experience in Production Design and Art Direction, I bring a passion for storytelling, blending technical expertise with relentless curiosity to conceptualize, sketch, and bring ideas to life in a unique and authentic way. I have worked across various media including commercials, music concerts, movies, and series, collaborating with leading clients and productions. My commitment is to deliver creative direction from concept through final execution, ensuring each project’s vision is realized with precision and creativity. I possess strong skills in both digital and traditional design tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art departments intersect with filmmaking and production teams. Continuously eager to learn and grow, I actively pursue advanced education in theatre arts to refine my craft and expand my impact in production design and art direction.

Ligia Batschke

With 7 years of experience in Production Design and Art Direction, I bring a passion for storytelling, blending technical expertise with relentless curiosity to conceptualize, sketch, and bring ideas to life in a unique and authentic way. I have worked across various media including commercials, music concerts, movies, and series, collaborating with leading clients and productions. My commitment is to deliver creative direction from concept through final execution, ensuring each project’s vision is realized with precision and creativity. I possess strong skills in both digital and traditional design tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art departments intersect with filmmaking and production teams. Continuously eager to learn and grow, I actively pursue advanced education in theatre arts to refine my craft and expand my impact in production design and art direction.

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With 7 years of experience in Production Design and Art Direction, I bring a passion for storytelling, blending technical expertise with relentless curiosity to conceptualize, sketch, and bring ideas to life in a unique and authentic way. I have worked across various media including commercials, music concerts, movies, and series, collaborating with leading clients and productions. My commitment is to deliver creative direction from concept through final execution, ensuring each project’s vision is realized with precision and creativity.

I possess strong skills in both digital and traditional design tools, and I thrive in collaborative environments where art departments intersect with filmmaking and production teams. Continuously eager to learn and grow, I actively pursue advanced education in theatre arts to refine my craft and expand my impact in production design and art direction.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Production Designer and Art Director - Freelance at Freelance Brazil
February 1, 2018 - Present
Conducted visual research and provided creative direction for projects including photoshoots, commercials, and musical concerts. Produced technical materials using 2D and 3D tools for design visualization and construction. Supervised the process from concept to final execution, ensuring readiness for filming or public presentation. Curated furniture and props for set dressing and developed graphic design materials. Collaborated with clients such as Coca-Cola, Absolut, Budweiser, Doritos, Head & Shoulders, Apple, Natura, and O Boticário.
Art Director at Movie 'Traição entre Amigas', Curitiba, Brazil
June 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Conducted extensive visual research on Brazilian and American architectural and interior styles. Performed location surveys and designed sets with detailed construction drawings including plans, elevations, and 3D models. Developed custom furniture and props for set dressing. Supervised the Art Department to ensure construction, props, graphic design materials, and set dressing adhered to the schedule.
Assistant Art Director at Movie 'The Penguin and the Fisherman', Sao Paulo, Brazil
November 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Led all project phases including research, script breakdowns, prop selection, and Art Department requirements. Conducted location surveys and created detailed construction drawings including plans, elevations, section cuts, and 3D models. Designed graphic materials for selected props. Supervised set construction ensuring adherence to the schedule. Streamlined communication between the Art Department and other teams such as Direction, Cinematography, Costumes, and Animal Trainers.
Assistant Art Director at Amazon Prime Series 'September Mornings', Sao Paulo, Brazil
December 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Oversaw all project phases from research and script breakdowns to location surveys, construction drawings, set dressing, and graphic design for selected props. Facilitated cross-team coordination between the Art Department and other departments.
Assistant Art Director at Disney+ Series 'Insanity', Curitiba, Brazil
March 1, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Managed all project phases from research to set construction and dressing. Supervised the construction process ensuring timelines were met. Maintained seamless communication between the Art Department and other teams.
Production Designer and Art Director - Freelance at Self-Employed
February 1, 2018 - Present
Conducted visual research and provided creative direction for projects including photoshoots, commercials, and musical concerts. Produced technical materials for design visualization and construction using 2D and 3D tools. Supervised the process from concept to final execution ensuring readiness for filming or public presentation. Curated furniture and props for set dressing and developed graphic design materials. Collaborated with clients including Coca-Cola, Absolut, Budweiser, Doritos, Head & Shoulders, Apple, Natura and O Boticário.
Art Director at Movie "Traição entre Amigas"
June 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Conducted extensive visual research on Brazilian and American architectural and interior styles. Realized location surveys and designed the sets, producing detailed construction drawings including plans, elevations and 3D models. Developed custom furniture and props for set dressing. Supervised the Art Department ensuring construction, props, graphic design materials and set dressing adhered to the schedule.
Assistant Art Director at Movie "The Penguin and the Fisherman"
November 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Led all project phases including research, script breakdowns, props selection, and Art Department requirements. Conducted location surveys and created detailed construction drawings: plans, elevations, section cuts and 3D models. Designed graphic materials for selected props. Supervised set construction ensuring adherence to schedule. Streamlined communication between the Art Department and other teams including Direction, Cinematography, Costumes and Animal Trainers.
Assistant Art Director at Amazon Prime Series "September Mornings"
December 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Oversaw all project phases from research, script breakdowns to location surveys, construction drawings, set dressing and graphic design for selected props. Facilitated cross-team coordination between the Art Department and other departments.
Assistant Art Director at Disney+ Series "Insanity"
March 31, 2020 - September 2, 2025
Managed all project phases from research to set construction and dressing. Supervised the construction process ensuring timelines were met. Maintained seamless communication between the Art Department and other teams.

Education

MFA Theatre Arts, Concentration in Design and Technology at San Diego State University
August 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Postgraduate Degree in Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services at FAE Business School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at Federal University of Parana
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Exchange program Science without Borders at Olivier Gerval Fashion & Design Institute
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
MFA Theatre Arts, Concentration in Design and Technology at San Diego State University
August 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Postgraduate Degree in Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services at FAE Business School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor in Architecture and Urban Planning at Federal University of Parana
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2017
Exchange program "Science without Borders" at Olivier Gerval Fashion & Design Institute
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education