Paula Navarrete

Raised with a passion for the arts and trained in the precision of theatrical set design, I view interior design as the ultimate midground of storytelling and structure. As an Interior Design student at FSU, I have built a strong technical foundation in building systems and ADA standards, while maintaining my lifelong commitment to sketching and material exploration. Whether I'm drafting a complex door detail or curating a materials board, I am driven by the challenge of turning a conceptual vision into a high-performance, livable reality.

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN (2025-05 – 2025-08)

• Design Support: Translated conceptual visions into professional finish boards and material palettes for client presentations.
• Research & Sourcing: Conducted deep-dive research into material performance and furnishings to align with project budgets and aesthetics.
• Library Curation: Modernized the sample library by integrating new product lines and staying ahead of current industry trends.
• Team Collaboration: Partnered with senior designers to deliver technical documentation and project milestones on schedule.

COSTUME CREW HEAD (2021 – 2023)

• Craftsmanship: Applied a lifelong foundation in embroidery and textile arts to lead the construction and alteration of performance garments.
• Creative Support: Collaborated with directors and performers to ensure costume designs enhanced the overall creative vision.

PAINT CREW HEAD (2022 – 2023)

• Artistic Execution: Orchestrated full-scale scenic painting, transforming sketches into immersive environmental textures for theatrical productions.
• Technical Artistry: Developed specialized finishing and texturing techniques in collaboration with set designers and directors.
• Leadership: Directed a crew under strict deadlines, managing all materials and logistics to ensure high-standard visual results.

HIGH SCHOOL – A.W DREYFOOS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (2020 – 2023)

BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES in Interior Design – FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (2023 – 2027)