I am Vita Elworthy, a driven, creative designer who thrives in a collaborative environment. My Design degree has equipped me with skills in architecture, urban design, art installation, graphic design, set design, and wardrobe. I am a passionate writer and communicator, always looking to improve my skills in the workplace, fueled by a love of learning and eagerness to work with people.

Vita Elworthy

I am Vita Elworthy, a driven, creative designer who thrives in a collaborative environment. My Design degree has equipped me with skills in architecture, urban design, art installation, graphic design, set design, and wardrobe. I am a passionate writer and communicator, always looking to improve my skills in the workplace, fueled by a love of learning and eagerness to work with people.

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I am Vita Elworthy, a driven, creative designer who thrives in a collaborative environment. My Design degree has equipped me with skills in architecture, urban design, art installation, graphic design, set design, and wardrobe.

I am a passionate writer and communicator, always looking to improve my skills in the workplace, fueled by a love of learning and eagerness to work with people.

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Language

Italian
Beginner
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Intern at Città Design, Auckland
November 1, 2024 - Present
Redesigning the original Città store layout; updating company design specifications; shadowing designers in the textile department; assisting with furniture design.
Art Documentation Coordinator at The Woolstore Design Centre, Wellington
November 1, 2022 - Present
Catalogue the company’s extensive collection of art; correspond with artists; design labels for each piece within the gallery.
Architectural Assistant at Architecture HDT, Wellington
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Developing complex model making; drawing using architectural processes and software; assisting with design development; administration tasks.
Architectural Graduate at Architecture HDT, Wellington
March 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Drafting and creating construction drawings using CAD and BIM software; ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code; engaging with clients; developing 3D models; complex card model making; 3D rendering; administrative tasks.
Private English Tutor at Luciano Cannessa, Turin (Italy)
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Teaching advanced English vocabulary to a non-native English speaker; adopting both written and oral teaching strategies.
Design Intern at Citta Design, Auckland
November 1, 2024 - Present
Redesigning the original Citta store layout; updating company design specifications; shadowing designers in the textile department; assisting with furniture design; art documentation coordinator
Architecture HDT Graduate at Architecture HDT Limited
March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Drafting and creating construction drawings using Revit; ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code; engaging with clients; developing 3D models using CAD and BIM software; complex card model making; 3D rendering; administrative tasks
Art Documentation Coordinator at The Woolstore Design Centre
November 1, 2022 - Present
Cataloguing the company’s extensive collection of art; corresponding with artists; designing labels for each piece within the gallery
Design Intern at Città Design
November 1, 2024 - Present
Nov 2024: Redesigned the original store layout; updated company design specifications; shadowed designers in the textile department; assisted with furniture design; art documentation.
Architectural Assistant at HDT Architecture
September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Sept 2024 - Mar 2025: Complex model making; developing drawings using architectural processes and software; assisting with design development; administration tasks.
Architecture Graduate at HDT Architecture
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Mar 2025 - Feb 2026: Drafting and creating construction drawings using Revit; ensuring compliance with the New Zealand Building Code; engaging with clients; developing 3D models using CAD and BIM software; complex card model making; 3D rendering; administrative tasks.
Private English Tutor at Luciano Cannessa
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Jan - May 2024: Teaching advanced English vocabulary to a non-native English speaker; adopting both written and oral teaching strategies.
Architectural Assistant at Architectural HDT, Wellington
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Complex model making; Developing drawings using architectural processes and software; Assisting with design development; Administrative tasks

Education

Bachelor of Design (Spatial Design) at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
NCEA Level 3 (Merit Endorsed) at Marlborough Girls' College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Italian Language (A2) at School of Management, Turin, Italy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Design (Spatial Design) at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Semester Abroad in Architecture (Italian Language A2) at School of Management, Turin, Italy
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2026
NCEA Level 3 (Merit Endorsed) at Marlborough Girls' College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Design (Spatial Design) at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
NCEA Level 3 (Merit Endorsed) at Marlborough Girls' College
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Italian Language (A2) at School of Management, Turin, Italy
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
Bachelor of Design (Spatial Design) at Massey University, Wellington
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
NCEA Level 3 (Merit Endorsed) at Marlborough Girls' College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Semester Abroad – Architecture, Italian Cinema & Italian Language at The School of Management, Turin, Italy
January 1, 2024 - June 7, 2026

Qualifications

Nominated for the R.G. Frean Prize for excellence in critical expository or creative writing
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
STARS Mentor for female college students during their junior year
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
COVID-19 Student Volunteer
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
Student Exchange Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2026
R.G. Frean Prize - Nominated for excellence in critical expository or creative writing
January 1, 2024 - June 6, 2026
STARS Mentor for female college students during their junior years
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2026
COVID-19 Student Volunteer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Student Exchange Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Nominated for R.G. Frean Prize for Excellence in Critical Expository or Creative Writing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
NCEA Level 3 (Merit Endorsed)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction