I am an experienced Set Designer with a background in Architecture and over 10 years of experience across television, film, live productions, interiors, and construction coordination. I excel in concept design, set decoration, 3D visualization, technical documentation, and on-site project delivery. I enjoy blending creativity with practicality to deliver visually engaging, functional environments that stay on budget. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am known for turning concepts into buildable, real-world sets.

Mari Pagani

I am an experienced Set Designer with a background in Architecture and over 10 years of experience across television, film, live productions, interiors, and construction coordination. I excel in concept design, set decoration, 3D visualization, technical documentation, and on-site project delivery. I enjoy blending creativity with practicality to deliver visually engaging, functional environments that stay on budget. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am known for turning concepts into buildable, real-world sets.

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I am an experienced Set Designer with a background in Architecture and over 10 years of experience across television, film, live productions, interiors, and construction coordination. I excel in concept design, set decoration, 3D visualization, technical documentation, and on-site project delivery.

I enjoy blending creativity with practicality to deliver visually engaging, functional environments that stay on budget. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am known for turning concepts into buildable, real-world sets.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Architectural & Interior Designer at Leading by Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Led multidisciplinary coordination across architecture, interiors, structural, and services teams; led interior design development and maintained design quality; resolved coordination issues and improved buildability; produced and coordinated technical documentation in Revit.
Draughtsman at Power Rangers Series
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Developed conceptual designs for studio sets; produced detailed technical drawings and 3D models for construction; liaised with builders and the production team to resolve design and construction details.
Set Designer / Set Decorator at Globo Studios
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Developed conceptual designs for soundstage and exterior sets; created finish and mood board presentations for art directors; produced 3D visualisations and detailed construction drawings for tendering; coordinated with builders, producers, and art directors throughout production; managed on-site construction, installation, and set implementation processes.
Architect / Coordinator at Cipolatti
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Led the coordination and execution of large-scale Christmas installations in major shopping centres, managing a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 staff, including electrical technicians, climbers, dressers, and decorators.

Education

Bachelor in Architecture & Urban Design at Universidade Católica de Santos, Brazil
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services