I'm Milan Dale, an IATSE 829 Scenic Designer with a background in Math and Architecture. I have over 10 years of Production Management experience at the Metropolitan Opera, leading teams through every stage of the production cycle. Beyond live opera, I've designed for television scenography, led metaverse and AR projects, and mentored cross-disciplinary teams. I thrive on turning complex concepts into tangible, fabrication-friendly designs and on building standardized workflows that boost productivity.…

Milan Dale

I'm Milan Dale, an IATSE 829 Scenic Designer with a background in Math and Architecture. I have over 10 years of Production Management experience at the Metropolitan Opera, leading teams through every stage of the production cycle. Beyond live opera, I've designed for television scenography, led metaverse and AR projects, and mentored cross-disciplinary teams. I thrive on turning complex concepts into tangible, fabrication-friendly designs and on building standardized workflows that boost productivity.…

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I’m Milan Dale, an IATSE 829 Scenic Designer with a background in Math and Architecture. I have over 10 years of Production Management experience at the Metropolitan Opera, leading teams through every stage of the production cycle.

Beyond live opera, I’ve designed for television scenography, led metaverse and AR projects, and mentored cross-disciplinary teams. I thrive on turning complex concepts into tangible, fabrication-friendly designs and on building standardized workflows that boost productivity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Art Director at Freelance - New York City
March 1, 2021 - Present
Design drafting, surveys and director’s plans for television scenography. Experiential design and 3D modeling of virtual spaces.
Chief Metaverse and Augment Reality Architect at Blockchain Center NYC
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Spatial design and 3D modeling for Web 3.0 applications. Prepared CAD drawings for event-specific spatial layouts. Supervised the logistical and technical aspects of special events.
Assistant Resident Scenic Designer at The Metropolitan Opera
September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Executed CAD design drafting and technical planning, created 3D pre-visualization and conducted in-process construction reviews. Drafting standardization across departments to automate drawing production, increasing productivity. Coordinated co-production designs with international theaters and collaborated with creative teams.
Technical Department Project Manager at The Metropolitan Opera
September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2014
Completed technical CAD drafting and detailing, produced comprehensive documentation for stage load-ins and repertory revivals. Collaborated with department heads to ensure precise execution and coordinated building renovations and events.
Freelance Draftsman at Sehnsucht Design
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2020
Drafting support for design projects.
Freelance Draftsman at Alexander Dodge Design
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Drafting support for design projects.
Architecture Intern at Marble Fairbanks Architects
June 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007
Internship in architecture practice.
Design Intern at MADA s.p.a.m. Architects - Shanghai
September 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005
Design internship.
Design Intern at MADA s.p.a.m. Architects - Shanghai
June 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Summer internship.

Education

Master of Architecture at Columbia University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
B.A. Math at Vassar College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services

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