Interior architect, visualization specialist, and emerging technology integrator with 12+ years of multidisciplinary expertise. Founder and operator of Mar Jabouille Interior Design & Visualization, an established practice serving internationally-based clients in Portugal. Deep expertise across interior architecture, high-impact 3D visualization, design coherence evaluation, and the strategic integration of AI tools into creative workflows. Certified in AI Applied to Archviz (2025). Currently available for interior design projects, consultations, visualization work, technology-enabled design collaboration, and visual feedback roles.

Marlene Jabouille

Interior architect, visualization specialist, and emerging technology integrator with 12+ years of multidisciplinary expertise. Founder and operator of Mar Jabouille Interior Design & Visualization, an established practice serving internationally-based clients in Portugal. Deep expertise across interior architecture, high-impact 3D visualization, design coherence evaluation, and the strategic integration of AI tools into creative workflows. Certified in AI Applied to Archviz (2025). Currently available for interior design projects, consultations, visualization work, technology-enabled design collaboration, and visual feedback roles.

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Interior architect, visualization specialist, and emerging technology integrator with 12+ years of multidisciplinary expertise. Founder and operator of Mar Jabouille Interior Design & Visualization, an established practice serving
internationally-based clients in Portugal. Deep expertise across interior architecture, high-impact 3D visualization, design coherence evaluation, and the strategic integration of AI tools into creative workflows.
Certified in AI Applied to Archviz (2025). Currently available for interior design projects, consultations, visualization work, technology-enabled design collaboration, and visual feedback roles.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Interior Designer / Art Director / Visualization Artist at Freelancer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Leads premium interior design projects for expats in Portugal, focusing on Mediterranean aesthetics and Portuguese craftsmanship. Delivers 1:1 design consultations, moodboards, layout development, and curated material sourcing. Art directs high-impact, photo-realistic 3D visualizations for real estate developers, and creates visual assets for catalogs and digital campaigns for brands in Portugal, Spain, and the USA. Builds an engaged audience as a content creator on Instagram & YouTube. Improves workflow processes, reducing project turnaround times by 20%.
Researcher - Architect and Natural Construction at Architect and Natural Construction
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led a 25-member volunteer team on a UNESCO Archaeological site in Germany; delivered guest lectures at architecture universities in Portugal and Mexico; contributed to the restoration of an 11th-century church in Albania; implemented vernacular, earthen, and bioclimatic construction techniques across India, Iran, and Germany for UNESCO site preservation.
Interior Designer / Visualization Artist at Bank
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Held a customer-facing sales role; achieved 1000% monthly revenue growth over 5 years; influenced strategic sourcing of €500k worth of inventory; delivered 25 residential and commercial projects for high-net-worth clients; planned monthly window displays and showroom exhibitions; developed 2D drawings, 3D visualizations, and mood boards; crafted 20 bespoke furniture pieces; managed boutique studio operations.
Art Curator at White Walls on Black Cubes
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Founder and leader of the first international online platform for internet-based art exhibitions; managed artist communications, portfolio analysis, and curation for 50 artists; launched and managed 25 online exhibitions with a global reach.
Founder & Operator at Mar Jabouille Interior Design & Visualization
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founder and operator of an established interior design and visualization practice serving international clients in Portugal. Directs premium interior architecture and design projects for internationally-based clients, specializing in authentic Portuguese design and cultural translation for property acquisition and renovation. Provides strategic design consultations, spatial planning, material curation, and aesthetic guidance rooted in Portuguese material culture and craft knowledge. Creates high-impact photo-realistic 3D architectural visualizations for real estate developers and clients. Produces visual campaign assets, catalogs, and digital content for brands and businesses in Portugal, Spain, and the USA, driving visibility and increasing conversions by up to 15%. Manages content creation and audience development as visual creator for Portuguese design and architecture (@marjabouille, Instagram & YouTube). Streamlined design and project workflows, achieving a 20% reduction in projec
Group Coordinator at UNESCO Archaeological Site, Germany
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led a 25-member all-volunteer team on a UNESCO archaeological site in Germany, managing 180 hours of hands-on fieldwork and site coordination. Delivered guest lectures and presentations at architecture universities in Portugal and Mexico. Directed restoration of an 11th-century church in Albania as a member of European Heritage Volunteers. Implemented vernacular, earthen, and bioclimatic construction techniques in India, Iran, and Germany; documented UNESCO sites and traditional building systems.
Interior Designer & Visualization Artist at Batk
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Full-service interior design studio focused on high-net-worth residential and commercial projects. Achieved 1000% monthly revenue growth, strategically sourcing €500k in international inventory and delivering turnkey design solutions across European and international markets. Completed 25+ residential and commercial projects, developed 2D/3D deliverables, and managed showroom exhibitions that increased street traffic by 40%. Resolved complex design challenges in bespoke furniture creation (20+ pieces) and led boutique operations with a 100% project delivery success rate.
Founder & Director at White Walls on Black Cubes
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Founded and led the first international platform for internet-based art exhibitions. Established an innovative digital platform for global art curation and online exhibitions. Assessed visual quality across 50+ artists’ portfolios and curated cohesive narratives from diverse artistic outputs. Successfully launched and managed 25 individual and collective online exhibitions, reaching international audiences and building significant online presence.

Education

Masters in Architecture at Lusíada University Lisbon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Expert in Cooperation for the Development of Precarious Human Settlements at UPM Madrid
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Expert in Archviz at 3D Academy / Ander Alencar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Portfolio Challenge Finalist at 3D Academy / Ander Alencar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Expert in Art Curating at Cathólica Lisbon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Master of Architecture at Lusíada Lisbon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Expert in Cooperation for the Development of Precarious Human Settlements at UPM Madrid
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Expert in Archviz at 3D Academy/ Ander Alencar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Expert in AI Applied to Archviz at 3D Academy/ Ander Alencar
January 1, 2025 - March 28, 2026
Expert in Art Curating at Católica Lisbon University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Masters in Architecture
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Expert in Cooperation for the Development of Precarious Human Settlements
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Expert in Archviz
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Portfolio Challenge Finalist
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Expert in Art Curating
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Portfolio Challenge Finalist
January 1, 2020 - March 28, 2026
AI Applied to Archviz Certification
January 1, 2025 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

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