BORIS BIRAS
New York
Summary
Interior designer with ten years of hospitality experience, delivering complex projects from concept through construction. Strong background in project coordination, consultant management, documentation, and client communication. Proven ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams to meet budget, schedule, and scope requirements. Seeking to continue transitioning toward project-focused and developer-side roles within hospitality and mixed-use environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Champalimaud Design
01.2026 - Current
- Manage and coordinate hospitality projects across multiple phases, working independently and with cross-functional teams to meet defined budget, schedule, and scope parameters.
- Support design and development efforts from concept through construction, including custom furniture packages from model room development through full hotel guestroom roll-out.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate design and construction documentation, including DD and CD sets, FF&E drawings, and shop drawing reviews.
- Lead and participate in client and stakeholder presentations, clearly communicating design intent, scope decisions, and impacts on cost and schedule.
- Coordinate design delivery across multiple projects with clients, general contractors, and consultants, including AV, MEP/structural, and lighting teams.
- Contribute to budget reviews, cost control strategies, schedule coordination, and contract-related discussions to support on-time, on-budget project completion.
Senior Interior Designer
Champalimaud Design
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Led significant portions of hospitality projects from concept through construction, overseeing design development, documentation, and coordination across disciplines.
- Developed and executed custom FF&E, millwork, and furniture packages, maintaining design intent through fabrication and installation.
- Reviewed consultant and vendor deliverables for quality, constructability, budget alignment, and schedule compliance.
- Supported team leadership through mentoring junior designers, assisting with workload planning, and maintaining documentation standards.
Project Designer
Champalimaud Design
New York
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Supported project teams during design development and documentation phases, contributing to DD and CD sets, FF&E packages, and client presentations.
Interior Designer
Jeffrey Beers International
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Contributed to high-end hospitality projects from concept through construction documentation.
- Designed and developed custom furniture, millwork, and FF&E packages from initial concept through production.
- Produced and coordinated DD and CD documentation, shop drawings, and vendor review packages.
- Participated in client presentations and coordinated with consultants to support overall project delivery.
Freelance Designer
Evergreene Architectural Arts
New York
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Produced AutoCAD drawings supporting restoration and preservation projects.
- Assisted with on-site coordination related to artwork restoration and construction activities.
- Rendered design intent for architectural and decorative art installations.
Design Intern
Foley & Cox Interiors
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Prepared presentation materials and drawings for client reviews.
- Assisted with client presentations and coordinated with vendors and material suppliers.
- Managed and maintained the in-house materials library.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2016
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- SpecSources
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management
- FF&E coordination
- Construction documentation
- Client presentations
- Design development
- Proactive problem solving
- Reliable and punctual
- Project coordination
- Creative thinking
- Customer service orientation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Slovak
Native/ Bilingual
Czech
Full Professional
Russian
Limited
Timeline
Associate
Champalimaud Design
01.2026 - Current
Senior Interior Designer
Champalimaud Design
01.2024 - 12.2025
Project Designer
Champalimaud Design
01.2023 - 12.2024
Interior Designer
Jeffrey Beers International
11.2021 - 12.2023
Freelance Designer
Evergreene Architectural Arts
07.2016 - 09.2016
Design Intern
Foley & Cox Interiors
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology