Kristinn Cerola

Senior Experiential Designer/Creative Director

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Creative Director / Environmental Designer with over 15 years of experience creating meaningful user experiences, including exhibits, museums, events, retail, hospitality, design strategy, and broadcast design. I’m an imaginative, unconventional thinker who’s always looking toward the future and encouraging those around me to do the same. I’ve worked on several multidisciplinary teams and instinctively gravitate toward collaboration, understanding that successful design is achieved when all components work synergistically. In my career, I’ve worked in many capacities from project designer to Creative Director. I’ve also worked as a finish carpenter in the construction field and a furniture designer and builder for over 20 years. This hands-on experience has equipped me with a working knowledge of the design process from concept to execution. In my current position as Creative Director, it’s my responsibility to articulate initial concepts and then create a space where everyone shares their thoughts and ideas openly. I feel it’s imperative that everyone participates in group critiques, contributes their ideas and ultimately supports the final design. Having a strong team is the foundation of creating extraordinary design.

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Work Background

Senior Environmental Designer/Creative Director

Freddie Georges Production GroupSenior Environmental Designer/Creative Director

Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2020United States, Huntington BeachDirected creative development for large-scale brand environments, pop-ups, and experiential activations. Partnered with clients across entertainment and technology sectors to transform strategic objectives into spatial experiences that engage and inspire audiences. Highlights: • Led design direction for immersive activations for top-tier clients, including Oculus, Facebook, and Epic Games. • Translated brand strategy and narrative into cohesive, visually striking environmental storytelling. • Managed internal creative teams and external vendors, ensuring design excellence from concept through production. • Delivered projects that elevated brand visibility and audience immersion through innovative design and narrative integration.

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Broadcast Design International Inc.Creative Director

Jul. 2013 - Oct. 2017United States, OceansideLed the creative department, owning concept development and creative direction for broadcast environments and live events while aligning executive leadership, sales, and design teams to deliver cohesive, audience-first experiences. Highlights: • Designed and directed broadcast sets for major news networks and live productions. • Built and led a high-performing creative team to execute large-scale, narrative-driven spatial designs. • Created cohesive design systems that strengthened brand and story identity across full visual ecosystems.

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Cerola StudiosCreative Director/Senior Experiential Designer/Strategist

Jul. 2001United States As the founder and creative lead at Cerola Studios, I design immersive brand worlds that connect story, space, and emotion. I guide cross-functional teams and clients through the creative process — from concept development and narrative strategy to art direction and execution — producing experiences that leave lasting impact. Highlights: • Developed immersive brand experiences for entertainment, technology, and consumer brands, merging storytelling with emerging technology. • Led creative strategy across live, digital, and hybrid environments, including interactive activations and fan-focused experiences. • Integrated AR/VR, projection mapping, and experiential tech to elevate audience engagement and emotional connection. • Directed multidisciplinary teams through all stages of creative development — from ideation and visualization to fabrication review and on-site installation. • Strengthened brand identity and engagement

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