Zoë Strange
San Francisco, CA
Zaschelde@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, and performer with hands-on experience in live event production, costume design, and artist management. Combines a background in philosophy with a strong commitment to sustainable, material-driven design. Known for delivering immersive, visually compelling experiences through creative direction, wardrobe styling, and performance. Thrives in fast-paced environments, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Creative Profile

San Francisco-based multimedia artist whose work bridges the mystical and the material. Through sustainable practices and the use of found and upcycled materials, it transforms conceptual ideas into tactile, whimsical forms. Practice is rooted in visual storytelling, drawing inspiration from nature, texture, and play.

Professional Experience

Artist Manager & Performer
Velocity Arts & Entertainment, San Francisco, CA
2023 – Present

  • Manage and coordinate performers and artists for private events, cultural institutions, and corporate clients

  • Oversee scheduling, logistics, and travel arrangements including flights and accommodations

  • Lead on-site event coordination, ensuring smooth communication between performers and production teams

  • Perform immersive, character-based roles, engaging guests, and enhancing event atmosphere

  • Collaborate with venues including City Hall, Asian Art Museum, Stanford University, Haas-Lilienthal House, Vanderbilt Hotel, and Foreign Cinema

  • Maintain calendars, coordinate timelines, and manage multiple moving parts in fast-paced environments

Assistant Costume Designer
West Edge Opera, San Francisco, CA
February 2025

  • Assisted in the design and construction of costumes for opera performers

  • Created garments using sewing, shaping, gluing, and wire structuring techniques

  • Worked with a range of textiles and materials to achieve performance-ready designs

  • Collaborated closely with the design team to execute cohesive visual concepts

Styling and Room Manager
Unlikely Collaborators Conference, Santa Barbara, CA
June 2024

  • Styled nonprofit leaders in concept-driven, “dream” looks for a large-scale conference

  • Collaborated with professional stylists and wardrobe teams, including Warner Bros. partners

  • Managed wardrobe rooms, fittings, and garment organization during live event production

  • Executed styling adjustments and ensured visual cohesion across participants

Wardrobe Assistant
Another Planet Entertainment, San Francisco, CA
October 2024

  • Provided backstage wardrobe support for live music performances

  • Prepared garments through steaming, maintenance, and quick repairs

  • Assisted with wardrobe organization and styling preparation for stage use

  • Worked behind the scenes at major venues, including The Fox Theater and Great American Music Hall

  • Supported productions featuring high-profile artists, including Jack White

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of San Francisco
2021 – 2024

Certificate in Fashion Design
City College of San Francisco
2025 – 2026

Skills

Creative & Technical

  • Garment construction (sewing, shaping, repair)

  • Crochet and industrial knitting

  • Textile and material experimentation

  • Costume design and fabrication

  • Sustainable / upcycled design practices

  • Ceramics and mixed media art

Professional

  • Artist and performer management

  • Live event and backstage operations

  • Scheduling and logistics coordination

  • Travel planning (flights, accommodations)

  • Styling and wardrobe coordination

  • Strong communication and collaboration

  • Problem-solving in high-pressure environments

  • Attention to detail and organization