Oksana Gritcai
As a designer with diverse skills, I have worked on various projects, providing end-to-end solutions and support to clients. My expertise includes full-cycle product development, leading R&D teams, collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects of all sizes on value-based priorities, as well as creating virtual reality tools and designing customized interfaces to boost sales. My passion for R&D stems from my training as an architectural designer, and it continues to inspire me in my work.
Work Experience
Senior Project Designer /
Computational Designer
April 2019- October 2022
Arktura,
Los Angeles, USA
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Designed complex architectural products from concept to execution which led to novel interior and exterior solutions;
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Created tailor-made interfaces for the Sales and Design departments, resulting in a 17% decrease in time and cost for product packaging, layout, and estimation drawings;
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Created project proposals that showcase clear communication, a keen eye for design, and a solid grasp of technical possibilities.
Staff Designer
December 2014 - March 2019
USG / Ceilings Plus,
Los Angeles, USA
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Successfully created designs in collaboration with architects that have resulted in significant projects for the company, including airports, museums, and mixed-used;
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Developed unique interior and exterior designs using parametric and advanced 3D modeling techniques;
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Developed computational tools to execute complex exterior and interior projects;
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Led and collaborated with a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, fabricators, sales, and architects on product design, development, and marketing;
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Created Virtual reality case studies using 3d+VR rendering software including different interior/exterior scenarios with integrated USG products
Architectural Assistant
June 2010– April 2011
V. Kororlev Architects
Vladivostok, Russia
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Conceptualized prefabricated wooden single-family houses designed for the harsh climate of Russia’s Eastern seaboard areas;
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Worked with a small group of architects to take advantage of unique wooden construction materials, which were well adapted to the moist environmental conditions.
Education
2014
Master of Design Research Studies (Emerging Systems, Technologies & Media Post Professional Program), Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los-Angeles, US
2011
Master of Architectural Design, State University, Vladivostok, Russia
2010
Training in philosophy and philosophy of art, State University, Vladivostok, Russia
2009
International Workshop/Competition “Acapulco Green Tower”
Awards and Patents
2023
Modular Dynamic Acoustical Ceiling Panel.
Patent No US 11,692,345 B2
2010
Competition winner in the contest for young scientists for "Solar Attached House" project in 7th National Russian Research Youth School, Moscow, Russia
2009
Fourth place for "Acapulco Green Tower” in the International Competition, Acapulco, Mexico
2009
Exceptional project for "Attached Solar House" in 17th Specialized Exhibition of "Construction", Vladivostok, Russia
2008
Competition winner in the contest for young scientists for "Solar school" in 6th National Russian Research Youth School in renewable energy division Moscow, Russia
Publications
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Gritcai O. (2010). Solar Attached Houses. Renewable Energy, volume I (IBSN- 976-5-91304-048-9), p. 122-125.
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Gritcai O. (2008). Solar School. Renewable Energy, volume I (IBSN- 978-5-91304-066-4), p. 109-111.
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Kazantcev P.A., Gritcai O. (2008). Solar Attached Houses, Solar School, Acapulco Eco tower. Basics of Environmental Architecture and Design. (ISBN 978-5-7596-0901-8), p.41, 65, 74