OUR TEAM

  • anita@dawsondesigngroup.com

    The thing you most need to know about Anita is she loves talking about design, her team, or just about anything other than herself. And that’s what makes her our fantastic, fun, and fearless leader.

    Yes, she and her team have received quite a few accolades during her almost two decades working in interior design but Anita is most proud of the long-standing relationships between Dawson Design Group and the architects, builders, and skilled tradespeople she has developed. Because, ultimately, it is your experience, the team beside you, and the relationships in your field that make the biggest difference when you’re in the thick of a huge design project.

    Anita’s background includes training in the performing arts and interior design, with previous career highlights as both a professional dancer and an arts administrator. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in the arts, she understands how bodies move through space — creating not only beautiful homes, but also places you want to live in.

    Within minutes of meeting Anita, her sense of humor and approachability are clear. Her clients know she has exquisite taste and vision, paired with the integrity you expect to see in the principal leading a major design project.

  • camila@dawsondesigngroup.com

    Focused, patient, and detail-oriented, Camila puts her heart into bringing our clients’ dreams to life through gorgeous renderings that help us see the spaces we’re working on in critical ways.

    A background in architecture coupled with her skills in CAD, SketchUp and 3D renderings has made her a pivotal part of the design team at Dawson Design Group.

    Camila loves blending the artistry of architecture, the technical aspects of construction and the textural aspects of fabrics, finishes, and fixtures. Her collaboration with the design team on the identity of a project is key to making each home unique and timeless.

    Studying architecture in Brazil, Camila started working with interior design projects in 2013. She moved stateside in 2016 and in 2018 she joined our team as a CAD Specialist. She quickly expanded her duties to include cabinetry design, renderings, material selections, communicating with clients, and leading meetings.

    Camila is a dedicated team member who always brings wonderful energy to our projects.

  • rachael@dawsondesigngroup.com

    Rachael’s passion for design began at an early age, as she spent countless hours experimenting with room layouts and discovering how different arrangements could change the entire mood of a space.

    Initially pursuing a degree in psychology, she soon realized her true calling was to blend her understanding of human behavior with her love for creating functional, inspiring environments. This revelation led her to shift her focus to Interior Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Science from the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles, graduating second in her class.

    Rachael’s early career focused on designing custom furniture for commercial and hospitality projects, where she honed her ability to balance creativity with practical composition. Her work then expanded into upscale residential and hospitality design, where she applied her skills and enthusiasm to elevate each space.

    Beyond her creative expertise, Rachael is also highly skilled in using cutting-edge design software, allowing her to efficiently translate her ideas into detailed, precise plans and renderings, ensuring every project is executed flawlessly from concept to completion.

    Rachael’s creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to her work make her an invaluable member of our team, continually contributing her fresh ideas and energy to every project she’s involved in.

  • julio@dawsondesigngroup.com

    With an eye for detail and an innate curiosity, Julio sees every project as a chance to craft functional, inspiring spaces that elevate the way people live.

    His passion for design and architecture began in high school through a drafting class, which led him to pursue a career in architecture. After graduating from UC Berkeley, Julio began his professional journey as an architectural designer in the Bay Area, working on high-end residential projects, including both new builds and renovations across the city.

    Julio’s expertise in CAD, SketchUp, and 3D rendering, combined with his architectural background, has made him an integral part of the design team. He thrives on combining the artistry of architecture with the technical precision of construction.

    A dedicated team member, Julio is focused on producing high-quality work and working collaboratively to transform ideas into reality. His balance of creativity and practicality helps him turn our client’s visions into real, usable spaces.

  • dylan@dawsondesigngroup.com

    Dylan creates lifelike renderings and 3D models for our projects so that we can better serve clients and, in turn, deliver beautiful finished spaces. Dylan focuses on the production side of each project, where his knowledge of architecture and building codes helps ensure constant progress and clear communication.

    A graduate of the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego, his unique mix of architectural, technological, and design-related expertise, combined with his jack-of-all-trades creativity makes him a valuable, nothing-is-impossible problem-solver.

    Practical, innovative, and driven, Dylan’s contributions to our projects help bring our clients into the spaces we are creating long before we break ground or settle on final selections. This is a crucial part of making sure our design work and our clients’ creative visions are in alignment.

  • jill@dawsondesigngroup.com

    Jill is our sourcing extraordinaire. She helps order and secure the selections and products for our clients, scheduling them for delivery, and keeping us all organized. In a time in the world where everyone has a new appreciation for logistics, we count on her to both keep the train running and occasionally level-set expectations with ease, thoroughness, and her natural problem-solving skills.

    Jill joined us with long-time experience in sales and design having worked in a variety of showrooms. She has expertise in a range of materials, including high-end luxury furnishings, accessories, textiles, and tile.

    Jill’s talent helps us manage all of the behind-the-scenes details that go into our projects, and her passion for interior design informs a level of commitment to quality and customer service that makes her a natural fit on the Dawson Design Group team.

  • becky@dawsondesigngroup.com

    Becky is the firm’s alchemist, transforming information, communications, purchases, and other data into the valuable reports, schedules, and action plans that keep the entire team on track — she loves a good spreadsheet, and we love her for that, too.

    She helps make our clients’ dreams come true and, occasionally, has to deliver tough news, as even our best projects have unexpected moments. Thankfully, Becky is gracious and kind and always up for a good story and a laugh, so she navigates everything she does with humor and perspective.

    Becky has a degree in art from Chico State and joined our team from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. She’s been with us for over a decade, playing a critical role in our growth. And if we’re lucky enough, she will be here for many more years to come.