KAREEM NAGUIB
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Creative and innovative senior carpet designer with 17 years experience in designing hospitality carpets an residential rugs, prospect determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Design Consultant
08.2020 - Current
- Designing hospitality carpet and residential rugs for interior designers.
- Creating new concepts and new color banks
- Contacted contractors to assist in job duties.
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Researched and implemented innovative design techniques and strategies to reduce production costs.
- Interior designers and Contractors / DN interiors, DWP, Blue interiors, Arco, Depa, Carpet land
Senior Carpet Designer
Ulster Carpets
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Creating custom designs for Casinos and hotels carpets using Texcelle.
- Attending Vegas exhibitions and building network.
- Performed sketching and designing of carpets for individual and corporate orders.
- Working with production department to ensure smooth and timed production.
- Assisting planning team to improve production plans, reducing wastage and finding solutions.
- Mentored dealers and sales staff in selling and marketing techniques based on Academic qualifications.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Conducted user research to identify customer needs and preferences for customer-centric designs.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
SENIOR FIELD CARPET DESIGNER
Tai ping Carpets
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Managing Taiping Carpets Singapore design team
- Meet with clients to discuss their needs and create designs within their budget. visit sites to get better understanding of space and lighting conditions and to ensure designs will work well.
- Creating new design concepts and Ideas.
- Working with production team for creating productions rolls and to ensure smooth and timed production
- assisted planning team in improving production plans, which resulted in reduced wastage and improved efficiency. I also worked with team to find creative solutions to production challenges.
- responsible for connecting design teams throughout Asia to improve overall team performance
- I mentored dealers and sales staff in selling and marketing techniques based on their qualifications. I also provided guidance to junior design team members on design matters.
- I meet with clients to discuss their needs and create designs within their budget. visit sites to get better understanding of space and lighting conditions and to ensure my designs will work well.
- Helping sales team on quantity calculations and flow sheets.
- Working with Hong Kong and China Mill to improve Hand tufted carpets quality.
- Indoor Showroom consultant
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance.
- Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters.
Field Carpet Designer
OW Hospitality
08.2007 - 04.2012
- Helped company advance industry standing by creating innovative concept designs.
- Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
- Developed schematics showcasing design layout, individual components and production procedures.
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
Education
Bachelor of FA Graphic - Graphic Design And Prints Making
MINIA UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS
Minia, Egypt07.2006
Skills
- Texcelle Nedgraphics
- Adobe photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Creative Freehand sketches
- Reading and Interpreting Blueprints
- Communication Skills
- Product Development
- Time Management
Timeline
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Design Consultant
08.2020 - Current
Senior Carpet Designer
Ulster Carpets
08.2015 - 07.2020
SENIOR FIELD CARPET DESIGNER
Tai ping Carpets
06.2012 - 03.2014
Field Carpet Designer
OW Hospitality
08.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of FA Graphic - Graphic Design And Prints Making
MINIA UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS
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