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Meet the Native Citizen Team

Meet the Native Citizen Team

by Yenny Nguyen in News

At Native Citizen, our strength lies in a multidisciplinary team that brings creativity, precision, and execution together under one roof. Our Studio Director brings warmth to clients and direction to projects, ensuring the signature balance of design and functionality that defines our brand. With an architect background designer, our concepts are grounded in spatial understanding and thoughtful detailing—creating environments that are as practical as they are beautiful. Behind the scenes, our Logistics Specialist ensures every piece arrives and installs seamlessly, while our Construction Manager oversees each build with craftsmanship and care.

Together, we offer a full-service approach to residential and commercial design, delivering cohesive spaces that tell a story.

This growing effort ensures that Native Citizen’s design work (past, present, and future) is not only seen, but felt. By blending strategy, creativity, and community connection, our Media & Marketing Team continues to expand the Native Citizen brand and inspire design-minded audiences both locally and nationwide.

Our Media & Marketing Team drives the storytelling behind Native Citizen that is dedicated to elevating our brand and our clients’ design stories. Through thoughtful photography, video production, and digital campaigns, our marketing team highlights every facet of Native Citizen — from in-store collections and seasonal events to our residential and commercial design projects. Our team documents our clients’ spaces and celebrates their transformation, capturing the journey from concept to completion.

This growing effort ensures that Native Citizen’s design work (past, present, and future) is not only seen, but felt. By blending strategy, creativity, and community connection, our Media & Marketing Team continues to expand the Native Citizen brand and inspire design-minded audiences both locally and nationwide.

At the heart of Native Citizen’s design vision is William Shoemaker, whose creative leadership has shaped the brand’s distinct, layered aesthetic. William brings depth and precision to every project including residential home, commercial space, or curated showroom display.

For over 20 years, his influence has defined Native Citizen’s eclectic yet cohesive design language, blending global references with approachable sophistication. The result is a look that feels collected, lived-in, and elevated that’s designed for everyday, active living. Each space tells a story of contrast and connection, where refined materials meet organic textures and curated details bring warmth to modern design.

 

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