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
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.
Architectural Project Designer
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
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
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
Architectural Senior Designer
Da-ju Architects & Associates, Taipei, Taiwan
• 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
Admission Scholarship in sci-arc, Los Angeles, US.
First Prize at K–12 competition, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Project Leader
World Silver Winners 2017, Office Category at FIABCI World Prix D’excellence
Awards 2017
National Construction Excellence Award for Best Planning and Design_Office and Factory Architecture
Finalist Outstanding thesis design award, individual work, Tunghai University. Finalist W.S.Huang annual memorial award, teamwork, Tunghai,