SYLVIA's CV
Profile summary
Accomplished Head of Interior Design and Senior Design Manager with 14 years of experience directing luxury interior architecture, strategic design delivery, and procurement across the GCC. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through site execution, managing bespoke FF&E workflows, and scaling strategic partnerships with premier developers and high-profile private clients. Committed to delivering exceptional architectural environments through rigorous technical coordination, supplier curation, and cross-cultural team leadership.
Career highlights
Regional Design Strategy and Execution: Directs regional interior design strategy and guides multidisciplinary teams through concept development, architectural drawings, and collaboration with high-end developers.
Luxury Residential and Palatial Projects: Oversaw end-to-end design development for bespoke luxury kitchens and living spaces across GCC palaces, coordinating technical fabrication standards with international manufacturing teams.
Procurement and Material Library Management: Managed procurement workflows across joinery, metal, plating, glass, and upholstery departments while establishing material libraries and curating suppliers for custom interior applications.
FF&E Specification and Joinery Coordination: Executed custom wood paneling and luxury FF&E assignments involving specialized veneers, marbles, and wallpapers for high-value VIP residential and majlis environments.
Key skills
Professional experience
Direct regional interior design strategy and lead multidisciplinary teams across high-end residential and commercial developments from concept through site delivery.
- Drive business expansion by securing multi-project design and development agreements with top-tier developers and architecture firms.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement and fabrication workflows across joinery, metal, plating, glass, and upholstery divisions while maintaining material standards.
- Integrate cutting-edge global design trends and specialized materials into active luxury schemes to deliver tailored architectural solutions.
- Optimize production processes and schedule tracking to enhance delivery efficiency and support customized fabrication capabilities.
Led interior design development for high-value VIP residential projects, supervising joinery coordination, material specification, and technical alignment.
- Developed comprehensive interior layouts and custom architectural wood paneling schemes for private suites, living areas, and majlis spaces.
- Delivered complete FF&E specifications, curating high-end imported marbles, natural wood veneers, and bespoke wallcoverings.
- Led client consultations and design reviews from preliminary conceptualization through final site handover.
Directed luxury kitchen and living space design programs for VVIP palaces and private residences across the GCC.
- Specified bespoke natural materials, custom finishes, and architectural fittings tailored to exclusive residential commissions.
- Coordinated directly with the Italian manufacturing and design team to ensure precise compliance with bespoke fabrication standards.
- Conducted site inspections and aligned installation schedules between Italian master specialists and local contractors.
Managed design operations, client engagements, and showroom display concepts for custom furniture and residential projects.
- Partnered with factory joinery teams to produce bespoke furniture pieces and specialized mechanisms aligned with client requirements.
- Designed modular showroom configurations to highlight bespoke furniture collections and interior concepts.
- Performed detailed technical site surveys and directed on-site furniture placement during project installations.
Produced technical shop drawings, joinery detailing, and architectural drafting for luxury residential interiors.
- Drafted comprehensive AutoCAD shop drawings, joinery construction details, and space plans for residential interiors.
- Coordinated technical drawings with production supervisors and project architects to facilitate manufacturing precision.
Supported design development and technical documentation for luxury residential and commercial kitchen projects.
- Assisted in material selection and specification including natural woods, marbles, and finishes for luxury kitchen spaces.
- Prepared cutting lists, quantity surveys, and hardware schedules for custom cabinetry and built-in appliances.
- Collaborated with Italian manufacturing partners to verify appliance customization and fabrication standards.
- Drafted project status and progress reports for the Area Manager to monitor project milestones.
Supported on-site architectural monitoring, finishes inspection, and trade coordination across active project sites.
- Conducted regular site inspections to evaluate installation quality for tiling, glazing, and architectural finishes.
- Monitored masonry and blockwork milestones to ensure alignment with approved site construction schedules.
Education
Languages
Arabic · Native
English · Fluent