Joinery Estimator & Designer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Freelance Architect/Interior & Furniture Designer

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2023

Studied Architectural Design but is also well versed and interested in Design as a whole from Interior Design to Industrial Product Design and everything in between. Studied Architectural Design but is also well versed and interested in Design as a whole from Interior Design to Industrial Product Design and everything in between.

Mid-Level Joinery Designer

• Feb 2022 - May 2022

• Sourcing of imagery, ideas, specifications and new suppliers to use on various projects. • Joinery Layouts/ Spatial planning of space. • Collaboration with other trades. • Custom 3D modelling • Developing design concept presentations, present to the client, get their feedback then initiate design development. • Client Liaison via email & telephone – ongoing throughout the design process. • Detailed Dimensioned drawings for costing & manufacture. • Material & hardware presentations, finishes approvals, showroom visits with the clients. • Build supplier relations & product awareness. • CGI realistic renders. • Checking of layouts (plug points, lighting,etc.) prepare for installation. • Installations on-site – accepting joinery, furniture, styling, positioning, site handovers. • Hardware, Object, Accessories sourcing. • Site visits – confirming wall sizes prior to manufacturing to ensure plans match built and joinery will fit, proactive troubleshooting & suggest proposals of solutions. • Client meeting minutes, filing respective supplier info/ correspondence •Consultant & supplier liaison. • Manage & oversee transporting of joinery • Assist the Senior Manager with the coordination of the project team, project programme and team meetings. • To develop and be responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development. • Source samples for different finishes, keep the existing sample library up to date with new designs/ material. • Keeping up with knowledge of and compliance with all clients' joinery construction methods of choice systems, standards and procedures. • Fully understanding of client agreements, the scope of work and payment terms. • Drive & manage costing, orders and payments with Admin and Accounts department. • Be aware of and manage the profitability of projects; Be conscious of project profit margins vs time spent. • Lighten the load of seniors and colleagues wherever possible. Show less

Architect /Interior Designer

• Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

Boutique Interior Design Company based in Cape Town where my job was to - Outline client design objectives. - Conceptualise and sketch design plans. - Determine cost of completion and project requirements in the budgeting phase. - Set a timeline for the completion of an interior design project. - Source materials and products included in the design projects. - Create 'mood boards' to sample your design vision. - Utilize computer applications in the design process. - Inspect design after completion to determine whether client goals have been met. - Undertake design project from concept to completion - Determine the client’s goals and requirements of the project - Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans - Negotiate fees and set schedules for the project - Research and decide on materials and products sourcing - Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements - Work closely with designers, decorators, architects and all other trades onsite - Research and follow industry changes, evolutions, trends and best practices My daily tasks also included : 3D Modelling, Cutlist Generation, Interior Design, Furniture & Joinery Designs for Kitchens, Bedrooms etc. Show less

Architectural Intern

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

Graphic Designer Marketing Assistant

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

Designed promotional material for a football club’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Designed promotional material for a football club’s 50th anniversary celebrations.