Arthur Jongewaard was born in Des Moines, Iowa and loved film from an early age. Many summer afternoons he and his grandfather built models of their favorite movies in his workshop sparking Arthur’s interest in film design.
Later attending the University of Iowa, Arthur received a BA in Cinema and Creative Literature. Upon graduation, Arthur moved to Chicago and interned at Chicago Filmmakers. Two years later he moved to New York and began working in the film industry. In 2011 he joined United Scenic Artists local 829 and has worked as an Art Department Coordinator, Assistant Art Director, Art Director and Production Designer. He has taken additional course work at Pratt Institute and the New York School of Interior Design. He is a contributing member of BAM and an active member of the Prospect Park Alliance. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.