
Pippa Kelmenson
Creative, Producer, Technologist, Design Strategist
Bio
A curious and versatile creative with experience ranging from producing complex audiovisual installations to managing and facilitating artist programming and live event production. Specialized in integrating strategic design choices and thoughtful inclusivity into interactive experiential design, I design, plan, and build multi-sensory works that are as playful as they are practical.
Education
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08/19-05/21
New York University Master of Professional Studies
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Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP)
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08/13-05/17
Bard College Bachelor of Arts
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Electronic Music
Work & Experience
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Client Services Duotone Audio Group03/18-01/19
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Identified and implemented organizational strategies for studio administration and audio equipment maintenance for seamless client sessions.
Responsible for managing client database, aligning schedules and ensuring accurate information for productive studio utilization.
Assisted with the setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of audio equipment during studio sessions, contributing to high-quality recording experiences. -
Production Assistant MoMA PS14/19-4/20
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Supported the production, installation, and run of show choreography of Warm Up music festival, ensuring seamless performances and immersive experiences.
Coordinated logistics for simultaneous parallel events and large-scale installations, efficiently procuring diverse production needs.
Established and maintained vendor relationships, facilitated artist communications, and fulfilled production requirements. -
Creative Technologist Freelance6/21-3/22
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Played a key role in the fabrication, handling, troubleshooting, and installation of temporary large-scale public artworks and commercial campaigns.
Collaborated with artists and engineers to translate innovative artworks into cutting edge experiences.
Advised in the creative and technical decisions of artists and engineers during the development of interactive installations and new media festivals. -
Technical + Screens Producer LAB at Rockwell Group3/22-5/23
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Orchestrated end-to-end development of global high-budget, permanent installations emphasizing design strategy, storytelling, and architecture.
Led R+D for interactive elements with physical prototypes and software mockups using cutting-edge creative technologies.
Collaborated with Directors to estimate project fees, execute proposals, and outline strategic team composition for on-budget, timely delivery.
Oversaw multiple simultaneous large-scale projects as the main technical liaison, ensuring seamless communications between teams, contractors, and clients.
Assessed and distilled complex project initiatives, providing concise direction to multidisciplinary teams and delivering comprehensive updates to Directors.
Conducted user testing, validating UX/UI requirements through human-centered research and insightful analysis.
Professional Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Agile + Scrum Methodologies
- Architectural Coordination
- Art Direction
- Client Management + Communications
- Concept Generation + Development
- Creative Direction
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Design Concept Visualization
- Effective Visual Communication
- Financial Management
- Graphics + Typography
- Hardware Integration
- Human-Centered Design
- Ideation + Strategic Thinking
- Interaction design
- Interactive Installations
- Leadership + Teamwork
- Live Event Production Management
- Long-Term Project Timelines
- Marketing Materials
- Problem Solving + Creative Solutions
- Product Design
- Project Management
- Proof of Concept Prototyping
- Research + Development (R+D)
- Sketching + Drawing
- Storytelling