Valeria Giaquinto

Available to hire

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Interior Designer & Consultant at Natura Fire Firenze S.r.l.
June 1, 2019 - Present
Consulting for architecture and interior design projects; 2D drafting; 3D modeling; post-production; graphic design; concept development; construction drawings; art direction; quotes, procurement & budgeting; client management; supervision and site inspections
Interior Designer at Private residence – Castrovillari (CS)
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Layout revision, design of electrical and lighting systems, consultancy for selection of finishes and furnishings (2020–2021)
Interior Designer at Private residence – Prato (FI)
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Layout study, interior design project, consultancy for selection of finishes and furnishings, artistic direction (2021)
Interior Designer at Private residence – Firenze (FI)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Layout revision, kitchen design with electrical and lighting system upgrade, consultancy for selection of finishes and furnishings (2024)
Interior Designer at Private residence – Sant'Agata dei Goti (BN)
December 31, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Bathroom and entrance styling, design and construction drawings, consultancy for selection of finishes and furnishings, supply management, artistic direction, supervision and site inspection (2020–2021)
Perfume Shop Stylist at Sant'Agata dei Goti (BN)
December 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Layout study, interior and exterior styling project (2020)
Visual Merchandiser at Max Mara Fashion Group
December 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Visual merchandising and styling; collaboration with Regio Emilia team; enhance product visibility
Interior Designer at Archabi Associates
August 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Collaboration on architecture and interior design projects; 2D drawings; 3D modeling; post-production; graphic design; concept development; production of executive drawings; artistic direction; supply management; client management; on-site consultancy; supervision and inspection of construction sites
Visual Merchandiser at Ikea Sesto Fiorentino
December 31, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Active collaboration within the Visual & Interior Design team; creation of visual solutions to inspire customers and enhance IKEA products; store layout improvements
Interior Designer & Consultant at Naturae Fire Firenze S.r.l.
June 1, 2023 - Present
Consulting for architecture and interior design projects; 2D drafting; 3D modeling; post-production; graphic design; concept development; construction drawings; artistic direction; quotes, procurement & budgeting; client management; supervision and site inspections; renovation of historic residences, hotel projects, private homes, and sales consulting.
Interior Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Layout revisions for private residences and hospitality projects; kitchen design with electrical and lighting system updates; consultancy for selection of finishes and furnishings; ongoing engagements including on-site consultancy and artistic direction for brands and showrooms.
Visual Merchandiser Designer at Max Mara Fashion Group – Region Emilia Romagna
December 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Visual merchandising, display development and interior design support for Max Mara region; included layout updates, and coordination of brand concepts.
Interior Designer at Arcabi Associates
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Collaboration on architecture and interior design projects; 2D drawing; 3D modeling; post-production; graphic design; concept development; production of executive drawings; artistic direction; supervision and inspection of construction sites and locations; preparation of building permits (SCIA, landscape authorization, CIA, Superbonus 110).
Teaching Assistant at IED Florence
February 28, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Teaching Assistant for the Design 3 course in the third year of the BA in Interior Design; organizing course and class schedule; delivering theoretical lectures; reviewing student work; assisting during exams.
Visual Merchandiser at Ikea - Sesto Fiorentino
December 31, 2017 - October 1, 2025
Active collaboration within the Visual & Interior Design team; creation of visual solutions to inspire customers and enhance visibility of IKEA products; improvement of store layout for better shopping experience.
Progettista e Consulente Interior Designer at Naturae Firenze S.r.l.
June 1, 2023 - Present
Consulenza progetti di architettura ed interni; disegno 2D; modellazione 3D; postproduzione; elaborazione grafica; elaborazione concept; produzione esecutivi; direzione artistica; gestione preventivi, forniture e budget; gestione clienti; supervisione ed ispezione cantieri e location. Ristrutturazione residenze storiche nel centro storico; gestione maestranze e iter lavorativi; realizzazione progetto esecutivo. Gestione progetti di ristrutturazione parziale per importante catena alberghiera a Firenze (2023-in corso). Assistenza vendita forniture e consulenza progettuale.
Interior Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Revisione layout e progetto di ristrutturazione completo per abitazioni private; revisione impianto elettrico e illuminazione; consulenza per scelta finiture e arredi; direzione artistica; gestione progetti per sale ricevimenti e attività retail; cantieristica e supervisione.
Progettista Visual Merchandiser at Max Mara Fashion Group
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Progettazione e sviluppo di espositori e concept per punti vendita; allestimenti showroom; supervisione e coordinamento installazioni; supporto allo sviluppo visual dei negozi.
Interior Designer at Arcabi Associates
January 1, 2018 - August 31, 2022
Collaborazione a progetti di architettura ed interni; disegno 2D; modellazione 3D; postproduzione; elaborazione concept; direzione artistica; gestione forniture e clienti; supervisione cantieri; progetti di pratica edilizie (SCIA, paesaggistica, CILA, Superbonus 110). Collaborazione a progetti di villa privata a Miami (2021); espositori per CHIARA FERRAGNI Brand; showroom temporaneo per CHIARA FERRAGNI Brand; concorsi e ristrutturazioni conservative.
Assistente Docente at IED Firenze
October 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Assistente al corso di Design 3 al terzo anno; organizzazione calendario, lezioni teoriche, revisione agli studenti, assistenza agli esami.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Fashion Studies at E-campus University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design at IED Florence
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
High School Diploma - Scientific Studies at IIS A. De' Liguori
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Design and Fashion Studies at E-campus University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design at IED Florence - Institutes European Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
High School Diploma - Scientific Studies at I.S.S. A.M. De’ Liguri
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Laurea in Design e Discipline della Moda at Università E-campus
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Diploma Accademico in Interior Design at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) Firenze
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Diploma di Maturità Scientifica at I.I.S.S. A.M. De' Liguori, Sant'Agata dei Goti (BN)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

PET Preliminary English Test B1
January 1, 2013 - March 24, 2026
English Language Course – National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Cork
January 1, 2012 - March 24, 2026
English Language Course – Ampleforth College, York, Great Britain
January 1, 2011 - March 24, 2026
Inglese – Corso privato
January 1, 2017 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

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