Experience

SMC Design

• United Kingdom
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Designer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Offering strong creative rationales and sharing insight whilst utilising feedback received, together with own initiative to refine and further develop proposals. SMC Design is a global award-winning hospitality and marine interior design specialist. We have some incredible projects in the pipeline and I am proud to be part of a diverse team, designing cruise experiences for globally recognised, market-leading clients. My key responsibilities include; concept and style narrative, creative design and FFE proposals, visuals creation, detailed drawing packages, team coordination and presentations preparation. Show less



Ezhen Design

• • Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  Produced high-level creative standards and effective management for master planning, architecture and interior design of all new luxury resort and high-end residential projects.Demonstrated effective communication skills in interactions with both Executive Clients and Industry Partners, whilst delegating tasks to colleagues in order to maximise studio productivity.Expanded remit to lead a multi-level team of 8.Key responsibilities included; consolidating the project brief, defining a scope of works, team planning and resource management, proposal presentation, project concept and style ideation.Project Highlights:MAHÁ Resort and Residence Beijing, ChinaBeijing Horticulture Expo2019 Resort, ChinaAHNLUH Resort in Hangzhou, ChinaHotel Indigo by IHG in Yangzhou, ChinaThe Setai Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Show less

• • Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

  Established keen interest in hospitality interior design and extended merit in interior planning, ideation, concept, interior detailing and FF&E.Routinely presented to Managing Director and Chief Designer at key project milestones. Key responsibilities; masterplan design and space planning development, utilisation and flow, design development and documentation, project management and construction site attendance.

• • May 2013 - Feb 2015

  Key responsibilities; assistant to Architectural Design Director for design development, preparation of presentation materials, production of design documentation and building construction and design detail drawings, construction site attendance and project administration.



Zaini Dubus Richez

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Architecture Designer

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Rejoined former team after completing studies in the United Kingdom. Adhered to company’s standards and project managed two residential accounts. Involved in the completion of urban design and compiled guidelines for master planning projects in Sudan. Discovered genuine passion for hospitality design. Project Highlights: Almogran CBD & Residential Estate in Khartoum, Sudan Mangala Resort & Spa in Pahang, Malaysia Soba Residential Masterplan in Khartoum, Sudan Show less



Zaini Dubus Richez

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Architectural Assistant

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2009

  Immersed in professional practice standards and building regulations under mentorship of Urban Design and Architecture Director. Acquired new CAD skills, improved creative design communication and effective presentation. Undertaken various challenging assignments in large scale urban design and mixed-use development projects with dedication and positive disposition. Motivated to pursuing a career in architecture and study at the University of Portsmouth in September 2009. Immersed in professional practice standards and building regulations under mentorship of Urban Design and Architecture Director. Acquired new CAD skills, improved creative design communication and effective presentation. Undertaken various challenging assignments in large scale urban design and mixed-use development projects with dedication and positive disposition. Motivated to pursuing a career in architecture and study at the University of Portsmouth in September 2009.