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Joseph Varanese

@josephvaranese1

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Project Designer and Manager delivering cross-functional leadership, sustainable design, and operational efficiency.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role combining project design and management with sustainable, user-centered solutions, collaborative culture, and opportunities to streamline processes and scale impact.

I am a Project Designer and Manager with experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver commercial and residential projects, combining design thinking with practical construction execution. I prioritize clear communication, sustainable strategies, and process improvements to drive project success and client satisfaction.

My work includes developing CAD and as-built drawings, managing budgets, preparing submittals, and improving operational systems—such as refining material tracking in Excel and creating company procedure manuals. I have delivered consistent improvements in estimation accuracy, project coordination, and client engagement across firms.

I bring a user-centered approach to design informed by UX/UI practices, international experience, and a background in integrated product design. I am focused on scalable, efficient solutions that enhance brand image, reduce waste, and improve usability and profitability.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager & Designer

Twinstone

Jul 2024 - Apr 2025 (9 months)

Led development and execution of commercial construction projects including as-built drawings, contract reviews, billing reports and submittals; improved material tracking and generated CAD drawings to streamline production and client presentations.

Project Management Autocad Excel Material Tracking Sustainable Design Budget Management

Architectural Designer

Hino Studio

Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)

Conducted site visits and field surveys, prepared estimates and procured FF&E globally, and applied UX principles to commercial and residential design to boost client relationships and project outcomes.

Estimating Procurement UX Design Drafting Vendor Management Design Strategy

Communication Designer

Politecnico di Milano

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)

Edited lesson recordings and prepared didactic resources while updating department website content to improve student engagement and accessibility.

Content Editing Web Content Management Presentation Design Spreadsheets Digital Publishing Multimedia

UX/UI Designer

Gruppo Illimity

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

Applied user-centered design to test and implement UI components in Figma, conducted competitor and market research, and coordinated with stakeholders to improve app user engagement.

UX Design UI Design Figma User Research Competitor Analysis Prototyping Stakeholder Engagement Interaction Design

Project Architect

MD Corporation

Jun 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 6 months)

Performed on-site inspections for quality control, collaborated with interior designers and clients to translate requirements into comprehensive architectural plans.

Architectural Design Quality Control Drafting