Internship · Feb 2026 – Present · San Francisco, On-site
A/V Tech & Production
Gray Area
- Live event and exhibition production; A/V setup and operation
- Rigging, cable management, lighting control
- Installation and deinstallation of exhibitions alongside artists and production teams
Audio-Visual Production
Sound Systems
Lighting Control
Stage Rigging
Exhibition Installation
Art Handling
Live Event Coordination
Contract · Jan 2026 – Present
Support Faculty — Digital Film Production
San Francisco Film School
- Supported intermediate film editing and production course
- Managed course materials and tracked assignments
- Hands-on technical guidance in editing workflows and production processes
- Structured large projects into manageable milestones
Part-time · Aug 2025 – Present · California, On-site
Adjunct Lecturer — Digital/New Media Art
San José State University
- Courses: Art as System (ART 103) and Introduction to Digital/New Media Arts
- Designed project-based upper- and lower-division courses focused on system-based thinking, creative technology, and real-world application
- Built ART 103 syllabus from scratch as a production-driven course culminating in the System x3 exhibition — fully realized, public-facing interactive installations
- Scaffolded around milestone-based workflows; taught TouchDesigner, real-time generative systems, projection mapping, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS, visual composition, time-based media, and spatial design
- Mentored students through full project lifecycles: concept → prototyping → installation → exhibition
- Directed 12–25 students per cohort from idea to end-of-semester class show, including visual identity, documentation, and user interaction frameworks
- Integrated campus resources, AEPG-supported initiatives, guest speakers, and public-facing events
TouchDesigner
Projection Mapping
Exhibition
Mentoring
Self-employed · Jan 2024 – Present · San Francisco Bay Area, Hybrid
Technical Artist & Creative Technologist
pxlpxl
Interactive Installation
Real-time Systems
Creative Direction
Part-time · Jun 2017 – Jan 2019 · Tehran, Iran
Studio Associate
INVERSE School
- Studio assistant supporting instructors and students across long-term programs and seasonal workshops
- Managed rosters, supplies, and technical resources; facilitated orientation sessions
Contract · Jan 2017 – Feb 2018 · Tehran, Iran
Pre-Production Concept Artist
CAST — Center of Advanced Systems and Technologies
- Developed concept art, storyboards, and production illustrations for the entertainment pre-production phase of the Surena III Robot
- Collaborated with engineering and industrial design teams affiliated with University of Tehran Engineering Department
- Created character sheets, model sketches, and reference assets for mobile games, animation, graphic literature, and promotional content
Storyboarding
Character Design
Pre-production
Contract · Nov 2016 – Nov 2017 · Tehran, Iran
Educational Content Translator
Research Institute for Education
- Translated educational testing materials for global literacy research
- Supported standardized K–12 evaluation; English to Farsi
Internship · Sep 2017 – Jan 2018 · Tehran, Iran
Product Design Intern
Cultural Organization of Tehran Municipality
- Designed urban furniture for women's recreational parks
- Deliverables: idea sheets, finalized sketches, 3D models, high-quality renders
- Integrated material research and ergonomic considerations
Industrial Design
3D Modeling
Ergonomics
Full-time · Nov 2014 – Aug 2016 · Tehran, Iran
Team Coordinator & Associate Designer
Arta Photography Studio
- Studio's lead photo and album editor; delivered 2–5 projects/week, same-day turnaround for live events
- Managed client relationships and coordinated on-site teams
- Supported director with scheduling, task delegation, and resource planning
Photo Editing
Team Coordination
Project Management
Apprenticeship · May – Jul 2013 · Tehran, Iran
Assistant Summer Art Teacher
MAHAK Charity
- Coordinated and managed youth art sessions and workshops during Summer Picnic Fundraiser