Merle Koethemann

Graphic Designer, Set Decorator, Props Buyer


Currently in Canterbury, New Zealand

Based in Canterbury, New Zealand

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Bio

Merle Koethemann is a props buyer, stylist and graphic designer with a reputation for quality, detail and quick turnaround. She began her career as art director for local theatre shows in Lippstadt, Germany, before relocating to New Zealand in 2020.

While working for Theme Productions in Christchurch, Merle was responsible for designing assets and installs for some of New Zealand's biggest malls, in cooperation with leading brands such as Disney, Crocs and the All Blacks.

Since focussing her attention on art department roles in television and film, Merle has designed props and set pieces for Whitebait productions such as One Way Out, Dream Bedroom Makeover, Ralph Online (for Netsafe) and Big Questions, Real Answers (for Spark).

Her latest role was as set dec and graphic designer for major television series Dark City - The Cleaner (Lionsgate) due to air in 2024.

Her personal passions include illustration, pottery and board game design.

ProjectsSkills & Qualifications

Television Series

Dark City - The Cleaner

Props Buyer - Also Graphic Design and Set Dressing

2023

One Way Out

Set Decorator

2022


Commercials

Brains by Encel

Art Director

2023

Steampunk Voyager

Art Director

2021

Briscoes Christmas

Set Decorator

2021


Short Films

Prince

Graphic Designer

2023


Miniseries

Ralph Online - Netsafe

Art Director

2021