SAERI SHOJIMA Architectural Designer PERSONAL INFO Los Angeles, CA , 90012 (Open to Remote/Relocate) 732-986-1710 saerishojima@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ saeri-shojima-3583a51aa/ https://issuu.com/saerishojima7151/docs/saerishojima2023?fr=sY2E4MDYwNzI0OTQ https://cubic-boggy-horn.glitch. me/
COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS Design : Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Zbrush, AutoCAD Analysis, Parametric Design and Optimization: Grasshopper, Houdini Visualization: Twinmotion, Enscape, Vray, Unreal Engine, Keyshot Graphic, Vectorial, and Video Editing: Adobe suite. Microsoft Office Fabrication: 3D Print, CNC milling, Laser cutting, Robotic hotwire Cutting, Physical model making Coding: Processing_ JavaScript, Grasshopper_Python, designed data-oriented projects for my Master’s thesis design project. HTML, CSS, Jquery, developed personal website from scratch.
EDUCATION Master of Science in Architecture Technologies, SCI-Arc, Los Angeles,US. 2021-2022 Bachelor of Architecture, TungHai University, Taichung City, Taiwan. 2004-2008
LANGUAGE English Proficient Japanese Native Mandarin Native
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Architectural Design Consultant
2022-Present PATTERNS, Los Angeles, California, the US • Pioneered preliminary morphology and program designs for diverse urbanscale projects including government, hotel, and headquarter. • Formulated interior design ideas in harmony with architectural schemes. • Created diagrams, and animation to enhance design. • Artistically assessed and addressed client needs by providing optimal, effective spatial and functional solutions, successfully persuading the client to extend the original site threefold in size. 2020-2021 MIIM Office for Architecture , Taipei, Taiwan • Developed and managed the architectural design for mid to large-scale projects, including resorts, educational institutions, healthcare centers, and stations. • Produced 2-5 physical and digital models for each scheme to visualize and ensure the feasibility of the design to clients. • Generated compelling drawings, visualizations, and presentations for client marketing and decision-making on a weekly basis, successfully persuading three investors to sign contracts and increase the budget by 10%. Architectural Project Designer
Architectural Project Designer
2018-2020 Oravi Design Studio, Taipei, Taiwan • Spearheaded a mid-sized team to secure first place out of 30 competitors in a K-12 competition. • Directed and designed the implementation of design concepts and construction drawing sets for a kindergarten compound building project, achieving a cost reduction of 25% compared to competitors. • Conducted weekly presentations to clients, stakeholders, and authorities. • Managed project timelines and budgets, and ensured full regulatory compliance.
Architectural Project Designer
2017-2018 Touben Architect, Taichung, Taiwan • Design and implement commercial and residential buildings. • Applied artistic and technical skills to develop design concepts, create presentations, generate renderings, and prepare construction sets, covering the entire process from pre-design stages to final construction drawing sets.
Architectural Design Consultant
Stt Architects, Taipei, Taiwan
2014-2017
Architectural Senior Designer
Da-ju Architects & Associates, Taipei, Taiwan 2010-2013 • Plan, design, implement construction sets, and oversee construction administration for large-scale headquarters and facilities at the gold level of LEED design for technological corporations. Accomplished these projects successfully with a mid-sized team.
Interior Junior Designer
Snuper Design, Taipei, Taiwan
HONORS AND AWARDS
2008-2009
Admission Scholarship in sci-arc, Los Angeles, US. 2021 First Prize at K–12 competition, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Project Leader 2018 World Silver Winners 2017, Office Category at FIABCI World Prix D’excellence 2017 Awards 2017 National Construction Excellence Award for Best Planning and Design_Office and 2011 Factory Architecture Finalist Outstanding thesis design award, individual work, Tunghai University. 2008 Finalist W.S.Huang annual memorial award, teamwork, Tunghai, University. 2006