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Experience

  • Architectural and Experiential Designer Lili Trenkova Design · Self-employed Jun 2024 – Present 1 yrs 10 mos Rincón, Puerto Rico - Lead designer for permanent and pop-up retail environments in the luxury beauty and technology sectors, focusing on experiential and interactive storytelling
    - Develop 3D visualization and design intent packages aligned with brand identity and goals
    - Establish and maintain brand store design standards, fixture libraries, and visual merchandising guidelines for consistent global rollout
    - Collaborate with fabricators and stakeholders to ensure quality execution
  • Physical Designer, Experience Design Gensler · Full-time Dec 2021 – Jun 2024 2 yrs 6 mos New York, NY, United States - Led spatial design for interactive, kinetic, and digital activations across retail, workplace, and exhibit environments, integrating architectural design with digital storytelling
    - Produced schematic and detailed design documentation, as well as 3D visualization
    - Partnered cross-functionally with brand, architecture, technology, and fabrication teams
    - Championed inclusive and sustainable design practices, increasing both ethical and fiscal value of digital and physical experience activations
    - Oversaw prototyping, material selection, and vendor coordination for fabrication and on-site installations
  • Architectural Designer, Retail and Hospitality Gensler · Full-time Aug 2017 – Apr 2020 2 yrs 8 mos New York, NY, United States - Designed and documented retail, hospitality, and F&B environments from concept to construction
    - Created full design and millwork packages, including floor plans, elevations, RCPs, and detailed fixture drawings
    - Coordinated with architects, consultants, and construction managers to ensure adherence to brand standards, codes, and budget requirements
    - Developed 3D models and visualization to support internal reviews and client presentations
    - Integrated sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems into store and fixture designs

Education

  • CUNY Brooklyn College MFA, Theater Set Design 2005 – 2008
  • Hamilton College BA, Theater Set Design 2000 – 2004

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies IAAP Dec 2022 – Present
  • Fitwel Ambassador Center for Active Design Apr 2022 – Present
  • LEED Green Associate USGBC Aug 2021 – Present