HEMALATHA A
Interior Designer
RAJAJINAGAR
Summary
Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
DESIGNCAFE - DESIGN PARTNER
10.2023 - Current
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Created professional presentations using Autocad and Sketchup to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
HOMELANE - DESIGN PARTNER
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed and refined mood boards, concept boards
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Incorporated sustainable designs into commercial projects.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in Bangalore.
- Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
- Curated complete interior scenarios (furniture, fabric, material choice, lighting, accessories, layout) to reflect customer vision unique to the setting with the lead Interior designer
- Collaborated closely with clients, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements
- Design elaborate floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views
- Developed overall 15 projects.
- Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion, and support, and resolved issues efficiently.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
jr Architect & Interior Designer
STUDIOGRID
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Proposed a design schematic, which was later adopted and developed by the lead Architect
- Generated full construction drawings containing site plans, rescheck calculations, floor plans, sections, elevations, schedules and reflective ceiling plans
- Collaborated with the SR.Architect and clients to better understand their wants and needs
- Rendered 3D drawings using google sketchup and photoshop for client Presentation
- Developed and refined mood boards, concept boards
- Curated complete interior scenarios (furniture, fabric, material choice, lighting, accessories, layout) to reflect customer vision unique to the setting with the lead Interior designer
- Collaborated closely with clients, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy client needs and requirements
- Design elaborate floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views
- Developed overall 10 projects.
Architectural Draftsman
GOPALAN ENTERPRISES
Bangalore
04.2007 - 06.2013
- Generated full construction drawings containing site plans, elevations, sections, reflective false ceiling schedules
- Generated blueprints for BBMP approvals
- Generated apartment floor plans, sections, elevations, with lead Architect.
- Provided drafting support to civil engineering staff.
- Evaluated information provided by architects and system subcontractors and created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
- Reviewed civil engineering sketches and data for conformity to design concepts.
- Maintained communication with construction teams to review progress for accurate reflection of initial project intentions.
- Drafted required documentation for commercial and residential developments.
- Coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determined best method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
Education
PUC - ST Annes girls school
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DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
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MASTER DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGNING @ DREAMZONE BANGALORE
Skills
Interior designSpace planning3D modellingAUTOCADSKETCHUP
Projects
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Timeline
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
DESIGNCAFE - DESIGN PARTNER
10.2023 - Current
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
HOMELANE - DESIGN PARTNER
08.2020 - 07.2023
jr Architect & Interior Designer
STUDIOGRID
03.2015 - 04.2020
Architectural Draftsman
GOPALAN ENTERPRISES
04.2007 - 06.2013
PUC - ST Annes girls school
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DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
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MASTER DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGNING @ DREAMZONE BANGALORE