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PREETAM TUMULU

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned interior designer with 10+ years of proven expertise in modular kitchen and wardrobe design, sales enablement, and project execution across the residential interior sector. Recognized for blending design precision with strategic business acumen—driving revenue, improving client satisfaction, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at stakeholder management, account expansion, and delivering functional, aesthetic solutions tailored to diverse customer needs. A creative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments with a deep commitment to design innovation and customer experience. Performance-oriented interface designer with excellent understanding of technologies, accessibility requirements and performance capabilities. Dedicated to optimizing human-computer interactions for diverse applications. Expert in design development and optimization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Lead

Vinciago by Livspace
Bangalore
02.2024 - Current
  • Leading turnkey modular kitchen and home interior projects from design to execution.
  • Driving team performance and aligning business goals with customer experience.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design excellence and timely delivery.
  • Reviewed designs from other designers in order to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Developed and maintained design systems, pattern libraries, and style guides.

Business Manager - Design & Operations

Livspace
Bangalore
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led strategic design initiatives and project execution for residential spaces.
  • Directed sales teams, boosted performance metrics, and turned around underperforming units.
  • Delivered customer-centric solutions aligned with design principles and operational feasibility.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements for review by executive leadership team.
  • Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization through regular meetings.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate project efforts.

Senior Interior Designer

Livspace
Bangalore
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Headed multiple design projects and mentored junior designers.
  • Maintained budget adherence, supplier negotiation, and design quality standards.
  • Played a pivotal role in high-value client relationships and successful handovers.
  • Prepared presentations for clients showcasing design concepts and detailing project progress.
  • Assisted in preparing proposals for potential clients.
  • Conducted site visits to evaluate existing conditions of interior spaces.
  • Created detailed drawings, including electrical layouts, using CAD software.

Key Account Manager - B2B Sales

Prolance Simplifying Interiors
Bangalore
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Onboarded and managed accounts with freelance designers and studios.
  • Acted as a bridge between clients and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication.
  • Maintained long-term relationships and ensured repeat business through service excellence.

Interior Designer

Kalatmak Spatial Systems Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Developed 2D and 3D design documentation using AutoCAD and SketchUp.
  • Specialized in lighting, materials, and space planning aligned with client vision.

Furniture Designer

Forzza Furnitures
Bangalore
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with engineers to ensure that all design specifications were met during the production process.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure the best price on materials while maintaining quality standards.
  • Consulted with clients regarding their specific needs when it came to customizing individual orders.
  • Selected appropriate fabrics, finishes, hardware, and other components for each piece of furniture.
  • Prepared cost estimates for potential clients based on their desired specifications.

Interior Designer

T2T designs
Chennai
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted with selecting appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures and window treatments.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Coordinated with contractors, architects and engineers to drive job success.

Designer

Manharsha Furnitures & Fixtures
Bangalore
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Sketched drawings and wrote specifications to meet client requirements.
  • Developed mockups or product samples using digital or manual design equipment.
  • Researched market to determine appropriate prices for designs and products.
  • Identified markets for designs based on age, gender and lifestyles.

Education

BA (Hons) - Interior Design

ICAT Design & Media
Chennai
01.2015

12th -

Roland Junior College
Berhampur
01.2012

10th -

Vignan Vidyalam High School
Visakhapatnam
01.2010

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Team leadership
  • Design quality assurance
  • Sales strategy
  • MS Office
  • Modular Kitchen Planning
  • Project Budgeting
  • Time Management
  • Client Presentations
  • Negotiations
  • Space planning
  • Design management
  • Design thinking
  • Client Management
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Planning

Websites

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Oriya

Timeline

Design Lead

Vinciago by Livspace
02.2024 - Current

Business Manager - Design & Operations

Livspace
04.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Interior Designer

Livspace
06.2019 - 03.2022

Key Account Manager - B2B Sales

Prolance Simplifying Interiors
02.2019 - 06.2019

Furniture Designer

Forzza Furnitures
05.2017 - 01.2019

Interior Designer

Kalatmak Spatial Systems Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2019

Interior Designer

T2T designs
06.2016 - 12.2016

Designer

Manharsha Furnitures & Fixtures
10.2015 - 06.2016

BA (Hons) - Interior Design

ICAT Design & Media

12th -

Roland Junior College

10th -

Vignan Vidyalam High School

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