Interior Design Intern
Support a working design studio by curating and organizing the material and sample library so finishes are easy to find and present, while managing daily office operations that keep projects and the team running smoothly.
Portfolio — Los Angeles
Ava
Tartakovsky
I am a Los Angeles-based creative and recent UC Santa Barbara graduate with experience in interior design, photography, luxury hospitality, event production, and visual content. I bring together visual storytelling, thoughtful organization, and an appreciation for spaces that feel both refined and lived in.
- Education
- Sociology B.A., Media Arts & Design Minor, Technology Management Certificate
- Focus
- Interior Design, Photography, Graphic Design & Creative Production
- Open to
- Photography, media, interior design, and creative assistant opportunities
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Creative Photography
Photography focused on composition, natural light, texture, and atmosphere.
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Interior Photography
A selection of interior and architectural photography focused on composition, materiality, atmosphere, and detail.
Interior photographs were captured while working as an Interior Design Assistant at Janette Mallory Interiors. I documented the completed spaces through photography and was not the interior designer for these projects.
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Media Arts & Design
A selection of work from my Media Arts & Design minor at UC Santa Barbara.
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Experience
Interior Design Assistant & Photographer
Supported residential design projects through material and sample sourcing, finish and furnishing research, on-site photography, and the organization and editing of visual assets.
Host
Delivered polished service in a luxury hospitality environment by managing reservations, tracking VIP preferences, coordinating dining room flow, and communicating guest needs.
Event Production Intern
Assist with client events by building presentation decks, coordinating vendors, tracking expenses, handling administrative tasks, and creating social media content.
Social Media Manager
Create and organize content plans, maintain a consistent visual presence, support audience growth, and communicate with potential business partners.
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Education & Skills
University of California, Santa Barbara
Sociology major, Media Arts & Design minor, and Technology Management Certificate. Semester abroad at the University of Barcelona in Fall 2024.
Technical & Creative Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Excel
Procreate
Blender
SketchUp
AutoCAD
Photography
Graphic Design
Calligraphy
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Contact
Let’s connect
avatartakovsky1@gmail.com