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Hi, I'm Calvin Stara, an experiential designer and manager based in Brooklyn, NY. I specialize in developing visual concepts influenced by mood boards and brand identities, collaborating with teams and vendors to bring immersive environments to life. I've had the pleasure of working with notable clients such as the Waldorf Astoria, NBA All Star Week, and J. Crew. My background includes senior art direction and production management, with hands-on experience overseeing large-scale projects from initial concept to opening day. Whether it's creating detailed renderings or managing budgets and timelines, I am passionate about delivering exceptional event and theater design experiences.…Hi, I'm Calvin Stara, an experiential designer and manager based in Brooklyn, NY. I specialize in developing visual concepts influenced by mood boards and brand identities, collaborating with teams and vendors to bring immersive environments to life. I've had the pleasure of working with notable clients such as the Waldorf Astoria, NBA All Star Week, and J. Crew. My background includes senior art direction and production management, with hands-on experience overseeing large-scale projects from initial concept to opening day. Whether it's creating detailed renderings or managing budgets and timelines, I am passionate about delivering exceptional event and theater design experiences.

Calvin Stara

Art Director, Set Designer, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Calvin Stara, an experiential designer and manager based in Brooklyn, NY. I specialize in developing visual concepts influenced by mood boards and brand identities, collaborating with teams and vendors to bring immersive environments to life. I've had the pleasure of working with notable clients such as the Waldorf Astoria, NBA All Star Week, and J. Crew. My background includes senior art direction and production management, with hands-on experience overseeing large-scale projects from initial concept to opening day. Whether it's creating detailed renderings or managing budgets and timelines, I am passionate about delivering exceptional event and theater design experiences.…Hi, I'm Calvin Stara, an experiential designer and manager based in Brooklyn, NY. I specialize in developing visual concepts influenced by mood boards and brand identities, collaborating with teams and vendors to bring immersive environments to life. I've had the pleasure of working with notable clients such as the Waldorf Astoria, NBA All Star Week, and J. Crew. My background includes senior art direction and production management, with hands-on experience overseeing large-scale projects from initial concept to opening day. Whether it's creating detailed renderings or managing budgets and timelines, I am passionate about delivering exceptional event and theater design experiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Calvin Stara, an experiential designer and manager based in Brooklyn, NY. I specialize in developing visual concepts influenced by mood boards and brand identities, collaborating with teams and vendors to bring immersive environments to life. I’ve had the pleasure of working with notable clients such as the Waldorf Astoria, NBA All Star Week, and J. Crew.

My background includes senior art direction and production management, with hands-on experience overseeing large-scale projects from initial concept to opening day. Whether it’s creating detailed renderings or managing budgets and timelines, I am passionate about delivering exceptional event and theater design experiences.

Skills

Set Design

Adobe Illustrator

MAXON Cinema 4D

Experience Level

Set Design

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

MAXON Cinema 4D

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Environment Designer

May 1, 2024 - Present

Develop visual concepts with heavy influence from mood boards and brand identities. Source rentals, graphics, and tableware. Collaborate with internal teams and production shops across NYC. Credits include work with Waldorf Astoria and NBA All Star Week.

Senior Art Director - Superior Scenic Designer at Superior Scenic Designer

May 1, 2024 - Present

Won 83% of bids offered for RFP. Prepared client decks aligning both Superior’s graphic standards and clients' visual guidelines. Developed high detail renderings and drawings for clients and vendors. Created 3-5 projects with budgets ranging from $50k to $375k. Credits include work with Fiserv, the Wall Street Stock Exchange, J. Crew, and Ghirardelli.

Associate Producer at Emursive Productions

May 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Oversaw the installation of a brand new 100,000+ sqft immersive theater experience in the Financial District of NYC. Led the integration of the creative team and production through material sourcing, technical design, and quality control oversight of production shops. Maintained budgets and organized timelines and deadlines of the owners. Managed the project from initial visualizations through opening day.