Interior Designer & Project Manager
Experience
Project Manager (Contract) · Somerled Designs
Remote · Jan 2026 - Present
- Lead end-to-end delivery of short-term rental interiors on $250k-$500k projects: contractor bidding, negotiation, cost estimation, forecasting, budget control and on-site supervision
- Launched 8 properties (1,000-8,000 sq ft, sleeping 8-36 guests) in 6-8 months, each delivered on time at a 15-20% net profit, with 4-5 star guest ratings, acting as the primary client contact throughout
Technical Interior Designer & Consultant (Freelance) · Kiin Home
Remote · Nov 2025 - Mar 2026
- Produced floor plans, elevations and technical drawing sets in AutoCAD, plus presentation-ready 3D renders, furniture layouts and finish plans
- Conducted on-site measurement visits and translated the design team's concepts into accurate drawings
Lead Interior Designer & Project Manager · Cabinet Plant of NYC
New York · May 2024 - Dec 2025
- Led design and delivery of custom cabinetry and full-scope home renovations, coordinating contractors, trades and site activity against timelines and budgets
- Produced AutoCAD and SketchUp drawings, and managed material selection, procurement and vendor coordination (including Italian manufacturer Astor Cucina) through to installation and final walkthrough
Interior Design Intern · Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
Albuquerque, NM · Summer 2023
- Selected furnishings and finishes for corporate interiors using sustainable design principles
- Supported client presentations aligned with the architectural vision
Interior Designer · DesignTech Associates
Mumbai, India · Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
- Led residential interior projects: space planning, finishes, client presentations and complete drawing sets
- Managed vendors, custom furniture design and material sourcing, collaborating with architects, MEP consultants and contractors through construction
Education
- Master of Fine Arts, Interior DesignNew York School of Interior Design · 2022-2024
- Diploma in Business ManagementNMIMS, Mumbai · 2021-2022
- Bachelor of Vocation, Interior DesignRachna Sansad Academy of Architecture, Mumbai · 2018-2021
Certifications & Awards
- LEED Green AssociateUSGBC · 2023
- International Design Awards (IDA), BronzeCultural Interior Design, Museum · 2023
- Interior Design CertificationLondon School of Trends · 2021
Skills
- DesignSpace planning · Technical drawings · FF&E specification · Styling procurement & photo-shoot coordination · Sustainable design
- Project ManagementBudgets & forecasting · Contractor bidding & negotiation · Procurement & logistics · Scheduling · Client management
- SoftwareAutoCAD · SketchUp · Enscape · Photoshop · InDesign · Illustrator · Bluebeam · Miro
- AI & WorkflowDesigns AI-driven workflows to streamline project management and automate repetitive tasks