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B.F.A in Interior Design from SCAD

 

 NINA RIVERA 

https://online.fliphtml5.com/ninaarivera/NAR-Portfolio--May-2026-compressed/ 

Emerging Designer 

Dallas, TX • (214) 842-1876 • ninaariverac1@gmail.com 

EDUCATION 

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) — Savannah, GA 

BFA Interior Design, Minor in Business 

DESIGN EXPERIENCE 

Interior Design Student Projects — Savannah, GA 

Fall 2023 – Spring 2026 

Developed full interior design concepts, including space planning, material palettes, lighting strategies, and furniture specifications 

Produced presentation drawings, mood boards, and digital renderings using industry-standard software 

Integrated cultural, historical, and theoretical research into contemporary design solutions 

Participated in critiques and collaborative reviews, strengthening communication and adaptability 

 

Selected Project Focus: Hospitality • Luxury Residential • Wellness-Centered Workspaces • Historical & Cultural Inspiration 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Design Assistant 

Courtney Petit Design — Dallas, TX | April 2026 – Present 

Continuing to collaborate with the studio on residential design projects and client-facing deliverables 

Supporting presentations, renderings, and design documentation in a professional studio environment 

 

Retail Interior Design — Las Ferias 

Independent Project — Savannah, GA | May 2026 – July 2026

Led retail design concept for Las Ferias, an independent client project 

Developed space planning, material selections, and visual merchandising strategies for the retail environment 

Produced design documentation and presentations to communicate concept to client 

 

Interior Design Intern 

1 Common Ground— Dallas, TX | June 2025 – August 2025 

Supported concept development through mood boards, material research, and space planning 

Assisted in creating furniture layouts and custom millwork elevations 

Created 3D models and visualizations in Revit for client review 

 

Design & Social Media Intern 

Courtney Petit Design — Dallas, TX | Mar 2025 – May 2025 

Assisted with presentations, renderings, and client-facing materials 

Supported studio operations with strong organization and attention to detail 

Contributed to social media content and strategy, increasing brand engagement 

Gained exposure to residential design workflows and client processes 

 

Lifeguard 

Jewish Education Alliance — Savannah, GA | May 2024 – Dec 2024 

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor 

City of McKinney — McKinney, TX | Apr 2019 – Dec 2023 

(Roles demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and calm decision-making in high-pressure environments) 

SKILLS 

Design: Space Planning • Concept Development • Materials & Finishes • Lighting Fundamentals • Visual Presentation 

Software: Revit (Advanced) • Adobe InDesign (Advanced) • Photoshop (Advanced) 

Illustrator (Intermediate) • AutoCAD (Intermediate) • SketchUp (Intermediate) 

Professional: Communication • Research & Analysis • Organization • Collaboration • Attention to Detail