Experience

Designsmith

• United Arab Emirates
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Sanctuaire Exotique

• United Arab Emirates
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2022



The H&H Consultancy

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2020

  Scope of work: Averted client concerns over project timeline through initial communication with consultants and contractors. Constant client interaction and communicating the weekly report from gathered information with thorough site visits and coordination on site with the contractor, sub-contractor, suppliers etc. Alerting the client as construction snags inevitably ensued. Also negotiated with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the client ensuring the project is kept under budget and cost controlled at all stages. This also relieved the designers to focus more on the design approach Involved in developing new avenues and opportunities for the organisation. Develop opportunities for collaborations. The nature of the job entailed meeting new clients, follow up on old clients and to keep an eye on upcoming developments. Responsible for closing new business by coordinating requirements, developing and negotiating contracts, integrating contract requirements with business operations. Understanding and delivering the requirements of the client to the estimation, liaise with the client and follow up through till the completion of the project. Show less



ARK Space Interiors

• dubai

• Head of Design

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2017

  Design Management Developing concept/schematic ideas into sketches, illustrated plans, and prepare final design report Preparation of complete project construction documents and specification Proficient in the use of computer aided drafting (AutoCAD) techniques in the application of producing design working drawings Preparing tender documents, includes specification, technical report, and material cost estimates Appraising client/project requirements, and preparing interior design briefs includes design and space requirements, scope of work and services, budget and duration Preparing and developing detailed working drawing, and schemes of interior design walls, partition, furniture and sanitary selection, lighting mood, displays and wall, Often using computer-aided design (AutoCAD) Producing material boards, developing interior design schedule and appendices includes wall and floor finishes, ceiling design and treatment, selection of furniture, sanitary and decorative items, taking into consideration and local international occupational health standards Assisting the Site Execution team with all aspects of design development from pre-concept to post construction. Ensuring constant liaison with clients, sub consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, post contract team, and Statutory Authorities Show less



FreeLance

• dubai

• Interior Designer/ Project management

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  Complete one- man show for the execution of the design project Appraising client/project requirements, and preparing interior design briefs includes design and space requirements, scope of work and services, budget and duration Developing concept/schematic ideas into sketches, illustrated plans, and prepare final design report Preparation of complete project construction documents and specification Proficient in the use of computer aided drafting (AutoCAD) techniques in the application of producing design working drawings Preparing tender documents, includes specification, technical report, and material cost estimates Preparing and developing detailed working drawing, and schemes of interior design walls, partition, furniture and sanitary selection, lighting mood, displays and wall, Often using computer-aided design (AutoCAD) Producing material boards, developing interior design schedule and appendices includes wall and floor finishes, ceiling design and treatment, selection of furniture, sanitary and decorative items, taking into consideration and local international occupational health standards Assisting the Site Execution team with all aspects of design development from pre-concept to post construction. Ensuring constant liaison with clients, sub consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, post contract team, and Statutory Authorities Show less



Ambiante interiors

• Dubai

• Senior Design Architect

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Appraising client/project requirements, and preparing interior design briefs includes design and space requirements, scope of work and services, budget and duration Preparing and developing detailed working drawing, and schemes of interior design walls, partition, furniture and sanitary selection, lighting mood, displays and wall, Often using computer-aided design (AutoCAD) Producing material boards, developing interior design schedule and appendices includes wall and floor finishes, ceiling design and treatment, selection of furniture, sanitary and decorative items, taking into consideration and local international occupational health standards Assisting the Site Execution team with all aspects of design development from pre-concept to post construction. Ensuring constant liaison with clients, sub consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, post contract team, and Statutory Authorities Show less



M.A.K.S & Partners

• dubai

• Design Architect

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  As a Design Engineer I was responsible for preparing detail drawings, detail layouts, concept presentation, Co-coordinating with various divisions. As a Design Engineer I was responsible for preparing detail drawings, detail layouts, concept presentation, Co-coordinating with various divisions.



Mas Consults

• Dubai

• Design Architect

  • Mar 2007 - May 2008

  In my tenure here was responsible for detailed study of the project with due criteria to design, as per the brief provided by the client. Complete management of the project as a consultant from concept till final approvals. Preparing design sketches, presentation concepts, documents for approvals, working drawings and details. Co-ordinating with necessary sub-consultants and contractors pre and post projects. Associating with various authorities viz Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, EHS, TECOM etc. Show less



Verdaus Landscape Architects

• United Arab Emirates
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Architect

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2007

  Architect in charge of preparing landscape concept design and presentation slides using sketchUp tool. Also responsible in producing various details and working drawings in relation to landscape. Architect in charge of preparing landscape concept design and presentation slides using sketchUp tool. Also responsible in producing various details and working drawings in relation to landscape.



M/s 4.4 Design

• Mumbai Area, India

• Assistant Architect

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2006

  While I worked here was in charge of client meetings, preparing design briefs, making concept based design presentations, with material specifications, mood boards etc. Also was responsible for timely handover of each project with exceptional managerial skills. While I worked here was in charge of client meetings, preparing design briefs, making concept based design presentations, with material specifications, mood boards etc. Also was responsible for timely handover of each project with exceptional managerial skills.



Hiten Sethi and Assoc.

• Mumbai Area, India

• Internship

  • May 2005 - Oct 2005

  As an Intern/ Junior Architect was responsible for preparation of drawings, detail designs and documentation of specifications and quality assurance plan. In the same tenure, also worked on concept design and presentation drawings for a national institute of fashion. As an Intern/ Junior Architect was responsible for preparation of drawings, detail designs and documentation of specifications and quality assurance plan. In the same tenure, also worked on concept design and presentation drawings for a national institute of fashion.