Rizvi Rafeek, Mid - Level Interior Designer

Rizvi Rafeek

Mid - Level Interior Designer

Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design
Experience
12 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 5 Months

Mid - Level Interior Designer at Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2015

• Responsible for turnkey design and spatial layout - concepts, development and final design.
• Conceptual design, design development, documentation and project coordination skills.
• Handle independent design, initiation and coordination of directed design
• Detail designing, material specification, color scopes, FF & E specifications.
• Prepare and assist in Auto CAD drafting, interior and exterior 3D visualizations.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities for Interior works.
• Provide excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Provide exemplary design, documentation and detailing skills.
• Supplier and contractor communications to monitor and report on design progress.
• Site visits and supervision to inspect, monitor and approve design progress.
• Awareness and interest in global design trends.
• Passionate, creative and design focused

Interior Designer / Visualizer at Matrix Finishes
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2013 to September 2015

- Discussing the objectives and requirements of a project with the client.

- Conducting Site Survey.

- Conducting Research for effective development of a Concept in order to successfully complete the end Design.

- Applying creativity to create interesting designs that engage and evoke emotions through the space.

- Preparations of presentation boards

- Developing FF & E and lighting schedules.

- Preparing Technical drawings.

- Preparing BOQ.

- Project Management

- Capable of erecting structures, with official approvals.

- Appointing & Communicating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure the delivery and execution of work on site .

- Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction.


Worked & experimented on the various sectors of interior design from corporate, retail, hospitality and residential.

Junior Product designer at Interior Design Mall
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 7
  • December 2011 to June 2013

1.Attended all Client Meetings successfully for effective discussion.
2.Conducted Site Measurements in order to obtain accuracy.
3.Conducting Research for effective development of a Concept in order to successfully complete the end Design.
4.Proven ability to prepare detailed drawing of interior designs which includes plans, elevations and sections.
5.Skilled in applying creativity to create highly appealing, exciting and interesting designs that engage and evoke emotions.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Interior Design
  • at University of Northumbria, School of Design
  • August 2012

Specialties & Skills

3ds Max
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Concept Design
3D STUDIO MAX
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
AUTOCAD
FREEHAND
ILLUSTRATOR
INTERIOR DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROGRESS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Beginner
Tamil
Native Speaker