• Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and setting project schedules
• Understanding clients' needs and the needs of the people; developing design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs
• Knowledge of the utilization different materials, finishes and furniture, upholstery and joinery works for interior environments
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Considering materials and costs according to set budgets and negotiating project fees
• Conducting feasibility studies for projects
• Researching and gathering information and photographs relating to the project
• Sourcing products, e.g. fittings, furniture, lighting, finishes, decoration and dressing, and providing samples for clients;
Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans, models and schemes, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software;Surveying buildings
• Identifying new business and selling services to potential clients
• Keeping up to date with new developments in the design industry
Interior Designer
The Riva Group
July 2015 – Present
- Correct and update design documents.
- Develop solutions to technical problems.
- Serve as an architectural resource for the Interior Design department.
- Responsible for keeping all assigned phases of a project on schedule.
- Perform complex interiors assignments with no supervision.
- Design and develop custom interior detailing.
- Choose specifications for assigned projects.
- Perform as Project Leader on certain projects.
- Prepare plans, sections, elevations and enlarged plans.
- Prepare 3d sketches, 3d renderings and plan renders.
- Supervise Cad Technicians
- STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS: (Establish & manage effective relationship with external key stakeholders)
- Coordinate directly with the Head of Department, Mid-level Interior Designer-Interior Designer and CAD Technician, MEP, Structures and Architecture to reach final CAD documentation in soft and hard copy
FF & E Designer
United Design International
September 2014 – February 2015
-Successfully accomplished the best solution for furniture design and its distribution
-Key person to manage the designing of lighting effects and selection of adequate light fittings
- Successfully worked out the details related to metal work marble stone work details
- Assist the designers in selection of all hard finishes, tiles, wall materials, carpets, lighting, soft furnishing, fabrics etc.
-Prepare presentation boards concept designs , mood boards and material selections and record all data for future schedule
-Prepare and present design proposals using computer aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods
- Ensure that the quantity surveying section is provided with all the necessary information and clarifications for preparing the bill quantities (BOQ)
- Develop and maintain effective design document control practices and ensure appropriate adherence to such practices by the document controller
- Keep an update of market trends through researches on new products, attending fairs exhibitions and constant communication with local and international suppliers
Interior Designer (Team Leader)
Line One Interiors
September 2010 – August 2011
• Follow up on individual design projects
• Preparation of regular (weekly) feedback report on individual projects
• Managing members of the design team
• Work closely with architects, projects managers and other disciplines representatives assigned on a particular project to ensure a common approach is met in regards to the design and vision of the project
• Confer with clients to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, and purpose / function
• Advise clients on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, and color coordination
• Follow up with client to ensure design specifications have been met
• Supervision of site meetings
• Liaising with Project Manager throughout the project life cycle to ensure vision is delivered
• Monitoring project site progress
• Preparation of work schedule for individual projects
• Management of project themes of cost, quality and time.
• Quality control in all areas of delivery to ensure that project vision is met
