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Nam Nguyen

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dynamic Production Designer with a proven track record at Freelance, excelling in visual storytelling and budget management. Expertly crafted compelling set designs that enhanced narratives, while fostering collaboration with VFX teams. Recognized for innovative solutions and time management skills, delivering exceptional results that consistently exceeded client expectations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Designer

Freelance
Toront, Ontario
04.2023 - Current
  • Designed and developed the visual style of films through mood boards, concept art, and detailed set plans.
  • Managed and coordinated art departments, including set designers, decorators, prop masters, and scenic artists.
  • Worked closely with cinematographers to ensure that lighting, color palettes, and compositions enhance the narrative.
  • Conducted extensive research to maintain historical and cultural accuracy in period films.
  • Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for set construction, décor, and props
  • Collaborated with VFX teams to blend physical and digital environments seamlessly.
  • Ensured smooth production by troubleshooting on-set design challenges in real time.

Manager on Duty

Impact Kitchen
Toronto, Ontario
10.2024 - 01.2025

Led a team of 5 to 7, delivering positive client experiences through efficient, seamless service.

Used Excel for inventory management and reporting to streamline operations.

Resolved customer concerns with empathy, balancing service, team, and operations to ensure satisfaction.

Stylist Sales Associate

Nordstorm
Toronto, ON
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Consulted with clients to determine style preferences and provide appropriate recommendations to an updated look. This included shopping excursions with clients and hand-selected apparel, footwear, and accessories to complement body style, fashion choice, and overall appearance.
  • Developed compelling outfit designs that exceeded client expectations and resulted in sales, in average of $800 per transaction.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new fashion trends by attending TFW industry events and trade shows and monitoring consumer market trends.
  • Collaborated with the center of operations to discuss exciting new trends that could be utilized in development of showroom displays ultimately leading a team to supervise updates.

Education

Associate of Arts - Film Production - Directing For Extended Reality

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
06-2026

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Budget management
  • Set design
  • Collaboration with VFX
  • Script analysis
  • Time management

Timeline

Manager on Duty

Impact Kitchen
10.2024 - 01.2025

Production Designer

Freelance
04.2023 - Current

Stylist Sales Associate

Nordstorm
04.2022 - 09.2022

Associate of Arts - Film Production - Directing For Extended Reality

George Brown College
Nam Nguyen