My story
In May 2025, Lizette received her Masters of Landscape Architecture at the City College of New York. While in her studies she held LA internships with AECOM (New York) and Marvel Design (Puerto Rico). As a recipient of the 2024 UNILOCK Paving the Future Scholarship, she looks forward to sharing her creative magic in the future development of urban green spaces. Her work focuses on celebrating all artistic forms within the outdoor built environment for the purpose of emphasizing the importance of bio-diversity and climate resilience.
For over a decade and through her studies, Lizette excelled as a print, embellishment and embroidery designer for some of the most popular US fashion brands including Madewell, Anthropologie, Rebecca Taylor and Alice & Olivia. The most gratifying part of her career has been seeing her designs worn by women who helped shape her identity and values, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai and singers Gwen Stefani and Janelle Monae.
Lizette also holds a Bachelor's degree in Art/Fashion Design from Parsons The New School for Design, has been published in two fashion design books & also a winning recipient of the National Foundation for the Arts/YoungArts awards – Class of 2007 – recognized for her work in Visual Arts and Design, joining a distinguished alumni network that includes artist Daniel Arsham and actor Timothée Chalamet.
LIZETTE AVINERI
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE
AECOM — Landscape Architecture & Urban Design Intern — New York, NY | 2024
Developed historical time lines for site analysis.
Illustrated programming diagrams on Adobe Illustrator for RFPs created in InDesign.
Participated in project introduction presentations.
MARVEL ARCHITECTS — Landscape Architecture Intern — San Juan, PR | 2023
Updated AutoCAD construction documents and detail sets for on going projects.
Collaborated on design presentations combining analysis, sketches, and visual storytelling.
Strengthened tropical plant knowledge and cultural landscape understanding.
COMMUNITY + ECOLOGY ENGAGEMENT
National foundation for the Arts [Miami, FL]: Resident Advisor, supporting young artists ages 15-19.
Compost Power [Williamsburg, BK]: Graphic artist; developing hand painted site banners and marketing material.
George Street Butterfly Garden [Ridgewood, QNS]: Native planting, mulching, and seasonal stewardship.
ART + TEXTILE DESIGN EXPERIENCE
MADEWELL, ANTHROPOLOGIE, REBECCA TAYLOR — Freelance Print & Embellishment Designer — New York, NY | 2021-Current
Produced hand-drawn and digital print designs, repeats and technical layouts for fabric yardage production.
Designed embellishments for special projects including couture and bridal.
Prepared photoshoots and look books for sales/press.
LIZETTE AVINERI INC — Founder —Brooklyn, NY | 2017-2021
Designed and produced sustainable capsule collections using natural fibers.
Built brand visuals, photography, e-commerce, and social marketing.
Awards: NPR “How I Built This” Fellowship; YoungArts Alumni Grant.
Featured in Renegade Craft Fair + New School Alumni Holiday Market.
ALICE & OLIVIA — Embellishment & Print Designer — New York, NY | 2015-2021
Worked directly with creative director Stacey Bendet on 11 fashion collections a year.
Developed custom surface techniques and managed factory production specs.
Led presentations introducing technique development to design teams of 15+ designers.
Work worn by high-profile women in entertainment and activism. [Gwen Stefani, Malala Yousafzai and Janelle Monae]
ART EXHIBITIONS
ANDREW ROSS — Cursed Leadership [SUNY PURCHASE ART GALLERY] Purchase, NY | JUNE 2024
Collaborative plant installation with artist Andrew Ross Windgate Artist in Residence
YOUNG ARTS SPRING SHOW — Megafauna Land Dwellers [YOUNG ARTS GALLERY] Miami, FL | May 2023
Paintings in group exhibition curated by Artist Naomi Fisher Tackles vital environmental issues.
A.W DREYFOOS SCHOOL FOUNDATION — Sotheby’s online Alumni Auction [Sothebys.com] Online | Jan 2023
Painting sold to support arts education.
EDUCATION
CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK — Master of Landscape Architecture, 2022-2025
ASLA Social Chair; plant sale organizer; cultural field trip coordinator.
Scholarships: UNILOCK Paving the Future, Shapiro Endowed Fund, Spitzer Fund.
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — Continuing Education Certificates, 2015-2019
Creative Enterprise Ownership + Sustainable Design Certificates
PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN — Bachelors in Fine Arts: Fashion Design, 2007-2011
Deans List Scholarship
Thesis selected for Parsons Gala Runway Show
Work published in Faerm’s Creating A Successful Fashion Collection
SKILLS + UNIQUE QUALITIES
Creative Direction, Storytelling & Collaboration: Shapes narrative-driven public art concepts that express emotion,
cultural identity, and ecological themes while fostering inclusive, collaborative environments.
Digital Visualization, Technical Skills & Illustration: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and emerging AI tools
such as Sora and Midjourney. Google Earth Pro, Lumion. Site drawing, diagramming, conceptual visualization, and
hand/digital illustration using Fresco or Procreate on iPad. basic AutoCAD.
Biophilic Design, Material Sensitivity & Aesthetic Direction: Integrates plant and ecological knowledge with strong
color, texture & material sensibility to create multisensory, nature-connected experiences.
“What sets Lizette apart is her unique background in fashion, which brings a refined eye for detail and creativity to her work. Her unwavering commitment to each task and meticulous attention to even the smallest details have greatly enhanced every project she has worked on. Lizette approaches challenges with both determination and curiosity, always asking thoughtful questions that deepen her understanding and contribute to the team’s overall success.”
—Mark Tepper [Project Lead @ AECOM]
Recommended & Selected Recipient of 2024, UNILOCK PAVING THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP