Tara Almassi
A space rooted in hospitality, design, and cultural storytelling
- Role
- Founder at Open Form Seattle
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tara Almassi
As an Experiential Producer based in New York, I specialize in translating brand stories into captivatingphysical and digital experiences for clients in the fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality spaces. With a strong focuson creative strategy + experiential production, I excel at overseeing the full scope of event production, fromconcept through on-site execution. My expertise lies in curating authentic, memorable experiences with akeen eye for design, detail, and talent, ensuring every activation resonates with audiences. I bring a vastnetwork of industry contacts to each project, allowing me to discover unique event spaces and cultivatevaluable partnerships.Currently open to both freelance and full time opportunities.Experience in the fashion, hospitality, beauty and lifestyle brand space.Skills Include:° Client Management + Communication° Organization - scopes of work, work back schedules, budget management, permitting° Fabrication + Vendor Sourcing° High attention to detail° Creative StrategyPortfolio:
Experience
Founder
Sep 2024 — Present
Founder and creative behind Open Form — a multidisciplinary gathering space rooted in hospitality, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. Born and raised in Seattle, I launched Open Form to reimagine how people come together — blending design, community, and slow moments into an experience that feels both personal and transportive.At Open Form, I oversee all aspects of creative direction and business strategy, including- Concept development and spatial design for our sq ft flagship in Capitol Hill- Curating intentional programming across creative workshops, intimate dinners, artist residencies, and family-friendly experiences- Leading branding, partnerships, and visual storytelling across digital and physical touch points- Collaborating with artists, chefs, and designers to bring thoughtful, culturally immersive experiences to life- Integrating Persian heritage into our hospitality rituals, including a traditional Iranian tea service- Managing build-out, team hiring, and operational systems for a sustainable and scalable modelOpen Form is a space to gather, to create, and to feel held — built with soul, intention, and a deep belief in the power of design and community to transform everyday moments.
Education
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Interior Design
2020 — 2022
Western Washington University
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
2011 — 2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Blogging
- Recruiting
- Fashion Merchandising
- Public Relations
- Start-Ups
- Social Media
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Marketing Strategy
- Merchandising
- Social Networking
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Marketing Communications
- Fashion
- Self-Starter
- Marketing
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Strategic Communications
- Public Speaking
- Nonprofits
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
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