FEARless DESIGN
STEPHANIE JOERGER
About
FEARless was conceived to serve as a portfolio and blog spot to showcase my work and express my personal style. The concept of the FEARless blog surrounds the little inhibitions in life that keep us from thinking outside the box in the design world. I enjoy sharing tips to overcome these blocks in addition to my own work and other work that inspires me. I hope you enjoy!
-Stephanie Joerger
Stephanie Joerger
Stephanie began her interior design education at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA in 2010. She chose to move to New York City and transferred to The Fashion Institute of Technology where she was awarded her AAS in Interior Design magna cum laude in 2013. Stephanie is projected to graduate with her BFA in Interior Design in 2015.
In addition to being a full time student, Stephanie works part time for Loom Decor, an ecommerce start up specializing in custom home decor. She is responsible for managing the Houzz.com company profile as well as assisting in the decision making process for seasonal fabric collections. Stephanie also works on the back end of the website to design and create predesigned products for consumers to purchase or personalize.
Interior design has been a part of Stephanie's life from a young age. Her family roots go back to the architecture offices of Walter Gropius during the Bauhaus Movement & The Architects Collaborative in Caimbridge, MA.
Stephanie's focus has always been on interiors, but does not exclude other design disciplines or fine arts. She uses painting and crocheting as outlets for relieving stress. She enjoys dabbling in graphic design and photography whenever possible. Stephanie's design inspiration comes from anywhere in her every day life.
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY Spring 2012-Fall 2015
Pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Associates in Applied Science Degree Completed Magna Cum Laude Fall 2013
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 2010- 2011
Completed Freshman Year Coursework, Interior Design GPA: 3.77
Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua, NH 2006- 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loom Decor, New York, NY: Interior Design Intern 2013- Present
Ecommerce startup specializing in custom home furnishings & design services
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Design products for the website’s library & help with client custom design services
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Manage social media outlets; Instagram, Houzz, Pinterest and assist with Facebook content
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Participate in selection and categorization of new fabrics for seasonal lines
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Create and maintain metadata for the back end of the site
Scavolini SoHo Gallery, New York, NY: Receptionist/ Design Assistant 2013
High-end Italian cabinetry manufacturer’s showroom
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Greet customers arriving for design services and assist others throughout the extensive showroom
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Participate in special networking events and event planning
Valentino’s Italian Restaurant, Hudson, NH: Waitress/ Hostess/ Cashier 2012
Large independent restaurant with full bar, food service & private function facility
The Hunt Community, Nashua, NH: Dining Services- Waitress/ Hostess 2007- 2012
Retirement living facility catering to residents of all levels of care from independent to nursing
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Serve daily meals in the formal dining room as well as in the assisted living department
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Train new employees in proper server/dining etiquette and procedures
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pratt Institute Pre-College Summer Program, Brooklyn, NY: Self-Funded Participant 2009
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Completed summer interior design program, earning four college credits with a 4.0 GPA
Drexel Department of Architecture & Interiors, Philadelphia, PA: Work Study Employee 2011
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Administrative functions, event coordination, and studio organization
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Expanded personal knowledge in drafting, model building and photo editing software
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 2011
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Volunteered at The Caring Center for inner-city children in Philadelphia, PA
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Member of Drexel’s Art Organization (DART)
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites; Autodesk AutoCAD (2D & 3D), Revit; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; Google SketchUp; Lumion 3D
References Available Upon Request