Cynthia Durand

Experience

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  JERDE

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Modeler and Architectural Illustrations

  Created foam models of various architectural projects. Presentation renderings in airbrush, marker, pencil for various architectural presentations.

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  Gameworks

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Show Designer

  Design and on site art direction and implementation of show sets for first five locations.

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  Sony Development

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Sr. Production Designer/Art Direction

  Production Designer on The Airtight Garage themed entertainment space for both locations: Metreon (San Francisco, Ca) and Mediage (Odaiba, Japan). On site Art Direction and implementation for both locations.

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  Spectra Effects

  Oct 1998 - Jan 1998

  Show Designer

  Worked with art director in creating show set packages for theme park in UAE.

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  Hyper Entertainment

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

  Sr. Production Designer

  Worked closely with concept designer and business development team in producing design and concept packages for themed/mixed use venues in various location based entertainment centers.

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  ByDisegno Advanced Thinking, LLC

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Interior and Production Designer

  Restoration of historical residence. Concept design, onsite art direction and implementation.

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  Contour Entertainment

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Design Consultant - Interiors

  Concept interior designer package for retail sales & ticketing office for Slotzilla Zip and Zoom adventure attraction on Fremont Street, Las Vegas.

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  THG Creative

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  Designer Consultant - Interiors

  Assist lead designers in selection and ideation of surface materials and finishes for current theme park project.

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  Riva Creative, USA

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Design Consultant - Interiors

  Worked with Interiors Group in creating comprehensive design intent packages for multiple restaurant and retail venues for Motiongate Theme Park in Dubai, working with Intellectual Properties.

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  Zeitgeist Design & Production (OFFICIAL)

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Design Consultant - Show Designer

  Concept, Masterplanning, Interiors for indoor playground.

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  Group Delphi

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Design Consultant-Interiors

  Concept development for themed traveling exhibit.Natural history/dinosaur exhibit concept package.

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  Themespace

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Design Consultant - Interiors

  Interiors package and exterior color and material design for Universal Hollywood's Kung Fu Panda Theatre.

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  MYCOTOO, Inc.

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Design Consultant - Interiors

  Concept Interiors package for adventure themed FEC.

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  THG Creative

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

  Art Director

  Art Director/Interiors for 5 retail spaces for Universal's Epic Universe.

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  Reveal Studio, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Sr. Art Director

  Art Director working with show set designers to complete a themed exterior including 18 exterior facades on a studio backlot in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  MYCOTOO, Inc.

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2023

  Art Director

  Art Director for interiors for 3 locations of Warner Bros/Discovery Adventures in Saudi, working with a team of artists, designers, 3D designers, and interns.

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  THG Creative

  Jun 2024 - now

  Art Director