Syed Zain Mohammed
Bangalore,India
Summary
Dynamic urban design professional with expertise in layout planning and advanced proficiency in advanced software. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver innovative solutions that enhance project outcomes. Strong communicator with a focus on visual principles and creative judgment, committed to meeting client needs and adapting to design trends under pressure.
Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organizational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Designer
Dream Designs Architects
Bangalore | Mysore, India
2024.08 - 2026.03
- Developed Urban Design concepts & master plans integrating land use, mobility, public spaces & environmental considerations.
- Conducted site analysis, figure ground studies, and an urban morphology assessment to guide design decisions.
- Prepared streetscape designs, pedestrian friendly environments & tactical urbanism strategies to improve urban livability.
- Collaborated with planners, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver sustainable and context responsive urban environments.
- Produced urban design drawings, visualizations, and presentation materials for client and authority.
- Adapted designs to comply with brand guidelines.
- Collaborated with marketing team, boosting campaign effectiveness.
- Enhanced product visibility with strategic layout designs.
- Devised creative solutions for complex urban spaces, enhanced functionality and aesthetics.
- Utilised 3D rendering techniques during presentations to offer realistic visuals of proposed structures.
- Developed urban design guidelines to enhance community aesthetics.
- Coordinated with architects for seamless integration of infrastructure into landscape designs.
- Analysed site conditions prior to design process, ensured compatibility with environment.
- Presented design proposals to stakeholders for approval and implementation.
- Participated actively in professional conferences, contributed towards enriching industry knowledge base.
- Engaged communities in participatory design processes, fostered public involvement in urban renewal projects.
- Utilised GIS tools during the planning stage, provided accurate spatial data analysis.
- Liaised with local authorities on planning matters to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted site visits to assess feasibility of development projects.
- Constructed scale models of proposed designs, facilitated better understanding among clients and stakeholders.
Urban Designer - Internship
Red-Carpet Architectural Consultancy
Muharraq
- 2025.01
- Preparation of Architectural Drawings which included Conceptual Drawings, Tender Drawings & Services Drawings.
- Architects and co-ordinate with team mates on company working methods and preparation directions.
- Support technically in review of design packages and drawings.
- Manage and control usage of onsite materials, manpower and equipment to minimize cost, time and wastage without affecting the quality.
- As a Technical Architect in this company, it was my job to create records databases to collate and access client details easily and keep records in a safe and confidential place.
- Developing 3D Models of the project through software and hand made.
Senior Designer
Home Vista Decor Company - Homelane
Mysore
2022.01
- Preparation of Architectural Drawings which included Conceptual Drawings.
- Co-ordinate with team mates on company working methods and preparation directions.
- Support technically in review of design packages and drawings.
- As a Senior Architect in this company, it is my job to create records databases to collate and access client details easily and keep records in a safe and confidential place.
- Developing 3D Models of the project through software and hand made.
- Conduct & Monitor satisfactory Design Discussions.
- Train the new joiners with the Design Methodologies & System.
- Monitor the Installation as per the Standards & Safety.
Senior Architect
Ample Designs
Bangalore
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Preparation of the Engineering packages as per the stage.
- Working into the details of the projects as per the requirement from the client.
- Acting as an interface between the Management and the Client to demonstrate innovative ideas for the betterment as per SBC.
- Preparation of all kinds of Architectural Drawings including Evacuation Layouts.
- Developing basic 3D modelling through both Sketch & Software.
- Presenting the project through audio visual means.
- Organizing the projects as per the necessary deliverance to the team.
- Tracing the records of the early projects and their status & work accordingly with team for the perusal.
Architectural designer
Tanaghom Consulting Office
Al Jubail
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and architectural plans.
- Evaluation of tender drawings, schedules and documentation of the project.
- Reviewing bids from Contractors and Sub- Contractors.
- Identification of the project phases, elements and assigning the team work. Determine project specifications and planning work accordingly.
- Negotiations with the dealers and vendors on both technical and commercial aspects of the materials and outsource.
- Based on the client's budget constraints for a specific project, carrying out value Engineering studies.
- Interact with multiple organizations to review, discuss project scope and estimate basis and consult on company working methods/procedures.
- Support technically in review of design packages and drawings.
- Preparation of all kinds of Architectural Drawings including Evacuation & Perimeter Fence layouts.
- Developing basic 3D modelling through both Sketch & Software.
- Presenting the project through audio visual means.
- Organizing the projects as per the necessary deliverance to the team.
- Tracing the records of the early projects and their status & work accordingly with team for the perusal.
- Work on all stages & getting the packages approved by Royal Commission.
Site Architect
Zeetech International Company
Al Jubail
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Responsible for Mega Truck Terminal Parking in Al-Jubail , Saudi Arabia.
- Lead of a team involved in rectification of Building's Construction as per the norms.
- As part of PMT, prepare and set Standards related to Civil and Construction activities.
- Preparing Scope of Work related to Civil activities for new Projects.
- Based on Technical Evaluation, recommend Contractors to the Company.
- Support technically in review of design packages and drawings.
- Review Engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Review and approval of Design of Backfilling, Roads, Buildings & Foundations from Contractors.
- Evaluation and approval of vendors for supply of construction materials for Projects.
- Witness Civil related materials sample testing and approve Material Test Certificates.
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC Policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Allotting work to the concerned supervisors in co-ordination with Planning Engineer.
- Focal point of contact between the Client and Company for Quality assurance.
- Resolving technical issues on site.
- Responsible for overall management of projects and controlling of sites.
- Proficient in controlling cost without impacting safety, quality and risk.
- Review and Comment on the Design submittal packages.
- Design Change - Elimination of RTR Piping and introducing the Chanel system for storm water drainage system.
- Implemented ideas to make a project as a Landmark Project.
Architect
ADEelite Design Consultants
Bangalore
2015.01
- Development of Architectural Drawings (included both Interior and the Exterior plans of the project).
- Scrutiny and Evaluating tender documents, drawings and schedules of the project.
- Identifying Project Phases and Inspection as per the drawings.
- Inspect and Interpret drawings and technical specifications accordingly.
- Supervision and execution of all structural and architectural works.
- Development of 3D modelling through software.
- Carry out Site visits and Inspections frequently.
Architect
Trustwel Constructions
Bangalore
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and architectural plans.
- Evaluation of tender drawings, schedules and documentation of the project.
- Reviewing bids from Contractors and Sub- Contractors.
- Identification of the project phases, elements and assigning the team work. Determine project specifications and planning work accordingly.
- Negotiations with the dealers and vendors on both technical and commercial aspects of the materials and outsource.
- Based on the client's budget constraints for a specific project, carrying out value Engineering studies.
- Interact with multiple organizations to review, discuss project scope and estimate basis and consult on company working methods/procedures.
- Support technically in review of design packages and drawings.
- Co- ordination with Architects, Engineers and Team Mates on company working methods and preparation directions.
Architect
CresArc Architects
Bangalore
2014.01
- Preparation of Architectural Drawings which included Conceptual Drawings, Tender Drawings & Services Drawings.
- Architects and co-ordinate with team mates on company working methods and preparation directions.
- Support technically in review of design packages and drawings.
- Manage and control usage of onsite materials, manpower and equipment to minimize cost, time and wastage without affecting the quality.
- As a Technical Architect in this company, it was my job to create records databases to collate and access client details easily and keep records in a safe and confidential place.
- Developing 3D Models of the project through software and hand made.
Education
Masters in Architecture - Urban Design
University of Mysore
Bachelors in Architectural Engineering -
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Team leadership
- Planning and evaluation
- Presentation delivery
- Report writing
- Sketching and modelling
- Zoning and design
- Layout planning
- Urban design
- Computer proficiency
- GIS software expertise
- AutoCAD mastery
- Revit architecture
- Adobe Photoshop
- Trimble SketchUp
- 3D rendering tools
- Lumion software
- Microsoft Office suite
- Time management skills
- Visual communication principles
- Illustrator proficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Creative judgment
- Design trend forecasting
- Strategic thinking ability
- Layout composition mastery
- Responsive design implementation
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Urdu
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Elementary
Affiliations
- Football
- Swimming
- Horse Riding
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Designer
Dream Designs Architects
2024.08 - 2026.03
Senior Designer
Home Vista Decor Company - Homelane
2022.01
Senior Architect
Ample Designs
2020.01 - 2021.01
Architectural designer
Tanaghom Consulting Office
2018.01 - 2019.01
Site Architect
Zeetech International Company
2016.01 - 2018.01
Architect
ADEelite Design Consultants
2015.01
Architect
Trustwel Constructions
2015.01 - 2016.01
Architect
CresArc Architects
2014.01
Masters in Architecture - Urban Design
University of Mysore
Bachelors in Architectural Engineering -
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Urban Designer - Internship
Red-Carpet Architectural Consultancy
- 2025.01