Elisaveta Zhelyazkova
Birmingham
Summary
Interior Design Leader with over 15 years of professional experience, recognized for a visionary approach and a refined aesthetic sensibility. Driven by a passion to craft interiors that embody timelessness—creating enduring beauty that will inspire and serve generations to come. Known for delivering immersive, emotionally resonant experiences across luxury residential and commercial projects.
Brings a multidisciplinary foundation in architectural, interior, product, graphic, and landscape design, enabling a holistic design perspective. Consistently delivers innovative, high-quality work marked by precision, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Project Lead
Culton Companies
10.2024 - Current
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics for all stakeholders.
- Implemented best practices in documentation management systems that improved efficiency, accessibility, and security of project-related information.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
Senior Interior Designer - Lead
PININFARINA
10.2022 - Current
- Led a team of interior designers and architects across North and South America, developing design delivery schedules and ensuring presentations exceeded client expectations by 100%.
- Developed design concepts effectively through sketches, mood boards, and digital renderings, while mentoring junior designers, improving their skills by 80%.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently with clear organizational communication, preparing detailed design directions for cohesive interiors, exteriors, and associated grounds, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate.
Lead Interior designer
IDDI
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed design aesthetics via renderings and drawings, ensuring ongoing communication with architects and engineers, resulting in a 95% improvement in project alignment.
- Collaborated effectively with architects, builders, and clients to achieve cohesive design solutions, increasing project efficiency by 90%.
- Coordinated adherence to building codes, regulations, and accessibility standards throughout design development, mentoring junior designers, and enhancing cost-effective and appealing commercial designs by 85%.
Principal & Senior Interior designer
08.2018 - 10.2020
Freelancer
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded diverse projects, including restaurants, hotels, houses, and apartments, overseeing, and managing experts while meeting deadlines 100% of the time.
- Planned projects based on owners' desires, budgets, and requirements, achieving a 95% client satisfaction rate.
- Supervised site visits to monitor progress and address any issues or concerns, resolving 80% of issues on the first visit.
Senior Interior Designer
Studio Como
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Executed technical documentation, developed 3D models, produced renderings, created detailed drawings, and delivered presentations for prestigious, multi-million-dollar high-end residences, resulting in expanding of the business by 80%.
- Trained junior designers on best practices in technical design processes.
- Specified fabrics, trims, and other materials required for production.
Principal & Senior Interior designer
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Led diverse projects across hotels, restaurants, showrooms, houses, and product design, aligning with owners' desires, budgets, and requirements.
- Created functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces for residential and commercial clients.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring meticulous organization and communication with all stakeholders.
Senior Lead Interior designer
Martineli
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed diverse projects spanning hotels, restaurants, showrooms, houses, and product design.
- Mentored junior designers by providing guidance on design concepts and technical skills.
- Coordinated smooth installations by working closely with construction and delivery teams.
Interior designer/Sales-consultant
Enikom M
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed direct client relationships by prioritizing their needs and desires, providing expert advice for optimal selections, and coordinating production, delivery, and assembly processes.
Interior designer/Internship
Kapitanov design
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Prepared drafts of design projects using AutoCAD and 3D Max.
Education
Master - Interior design for commercial use
University of Foresty-Sofia
01.2014
Bachelor - Interior design and design for furniture
University of Foresty-Sofia
01.2013
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Attention to detail
- Conceptual Design
- FF&E Specifications
- Leadership Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving and Decision making
- Diligent and Reliability
- Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Sketch up, Vray, Enscape, Adobe creative Suite, AutoCAD, AI tools
Certification
- IN CONTEXT-ECO DESIGN, SOFIA DESIGN WEEK, ID 2857-21/04.06.2012
- DELF B1, CIEP, ID 359056000272
- PERLE, Certificate for participation in project license, No Expiration Date
LANGUAGE
English - Proficient (C2)
Bulgarian - Proficient (C2)
French - Upper Intermediate (B2)
Italian - Elementary (A2)
Russian - Elementary (A2)
Publications
- BRAVACASA, 03/2016
- Design and interior, STUDIO ART, BNP TV, 11/2013
- Effect of simultaneous contrast, Scientific conference, 12/2011
Timeline
Creative Project Lead
Culton Companies
10.2024 - Current
Senior Interior Designer - Lead
PININFARINA
10.2022 - Current
Lead Interior designer
IDDI
10.2020 - 10.2022
Principal & Senior Interior designer
08.2018 - 10.2020
Freelancer
06.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Interior Designer
Studio Como
09.2016 - 05.2017
Principal & Senior Interior designer
09.2016 - 05.2017
Senior Lead Interior designer
Martineli
08.2014 - 09.2016
Interior designer/Sales-consultant
Enikom M
09.2013 - 08.2014
Interior designer/Internship
Kapitanov design
01.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor - Interior design and design for furniture
University of Foresty-Sofia
Master - Interior design for commercial use
University of Foresty-Sofia
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