Designer
Techshop Abu Dhabi
Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months
Developed social media marketing strategies to establish an engaging online presence for the shop on the various social media platforms respecting the brand’s appearance. Worked on the CRM software Mail chimp to prepare monthly newsletters and email announcements. Created multimedia artwork for online posts and print outs. Steered members design projects and gave insights on how to efficiently use the shop’s machineries and workshops.
• Multitasked as a design and technical architect on Residential, Commercial, mixed use projects and Religious Complexes
• Exceeded goals often in delivered projects design tasks and submissions set ahead of time
• Managed multidisciplinary design teams throughout project phases: SD (Schematic Design), CD (Concept Design), DD (Detailed Design), FD (Final Design) and TD (Tender Design) for medium to large sized projects
• Utilized BIM technologies (Revit) to create and develop 3D models and submittal sets
• Resolved technical issues and coordinated building systems with the different project engineers; structural, HVAC, MEP, ID, Signage, Life & Safety, Master Plan Packages, Landscape and External Consultants
• Mentored and trained junior level staff members and interns
• Reviewed project goals on monthly basis with project managers and kept project on schedule
Designed a light installation piece: Amman Moving in Eight Circles TM which was displayed in The Hangar Gallery Ras Al Ain during ADW17. Consulted with manufacturers to identify design requirements and costs followed by preparing full set of shop drawings and detailed lists of all materials needed to manufacture the project. Managed operations and made strategic decisions during installation and presented project to VIPs, students and exhibition visitors
• Developed concepts through hand sketches, physical and digital models from a functional and aesthetic perspective
• Exceeded goals often in finalizing technical drawings and submittal packages to authorities
• Utilized AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Sketshup and Artlantis to complete designs and model renders
• Attended client’s presentations and coordination meetings
• Met with municipal building departments and governing agency officials to gain approvals
• Construction site inspections and as built drawings preparation