Kelly Rayon

Kelly Rayon, AIA, NCARB, is an accomplished architect with extensive experience in various roles within the architectural industry. Currently serving as a Principal at Animal Arts Design Studios since November 2017, Kelly has held several positions including Associate, Project Manager, and Job Captain. Prior experience includes working as an Architectural Intern at IBI Group and as an Architectural Project Coordinator at Prescient Co., where responsibilities involved incorporating construction document details, conducting quality assurance reviews, and coordinating design decisions with trade professionals. An earlier role as a Digital Fabrication Intern at Marc Fornes & The Very Many involved assisting in the assembly and installation of public art, while a position as a Sustainability Consultant at Baceline Investments focused on implementing LEED training to enhance environmental responsibility. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has completed a study abroad program in Architecture in Finland.