Paulo O'Brien
I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production.
About
I’m a Portland-based project manager, creative producer, and designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, digital, and experiential production. I excel at keeping budgets accurate, timelines on track, and brand experience uncompromised, delivering polished outputs across multiple client engagements for startups and established brands alike.
In my freelance and studio roles, I lead cross-functional teams, coordinate vendors and field installations, and turn concepts into tangible, scalable products and experiences. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and building brands that resonate in real-world contexts.
- 16 years' experience
- Joined April 2026
Industry experience
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
- Real Estate & Construction
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Work experience· 5 roles
Led a cross-functional team of UX designers for a MVP dating app from discovery through prototype; defined product vision and contributed to two AI feature concepts. Managed production for a large-scale, multi-sponsor live event on a waterfront barge, coordinating vendors, logistics, and on-site execution. Designed and built a 0→1 website for a functional medicine podcast with AI-generated art and maintained visual consistency over 2.5 years. Led a brand and digital launch for a Death Doula certification business, shaping brand identity and web architecture to drive workshop enrollments.
Led project design and fabrication management for custom architectural lighting and art fixtures for retail brands. Developed buildable concepts from loose client briefs, produced SketchUp models and time-and-materials estimates, and oversaw fabrication floor workflow; conducted value engineering with architects and clients to meet budget; managed field installation logistics, site assessments, crew planning, PPE, and installer briefings; implemented SKU-based spec and quoting process to improve turnaround and accuracy; performed material takeoffs and cost estimates; owned project accounting (deposits, invoicing, reconciliations).
Directed client-facing interior design projects by coordinating contractors, fabricators, and vendors; tracked scope changes and installation requirements to ensure successful project execution.
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Certifications and awards
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