KARIM EL_BRMAWY
Doha,DA
Summary
Innovative Design Director with 10 years combining efficient layouts with aesthetically pleasing design elements. Deft creator of work and living spaces that encourage happiness and well-being. Known for creating designs that optimize productivity and maximize happiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Interior Design
ALHattat Holding
01.2019 - Current
- Participated in construction planning and management phases, incorporating interior design requirements into floor plans and blueprints.
- Met with clients to walk through ideas and determine factors affecting planning interior design needs.
- Created commercial design plans to be practical, aesthetically pleasing and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity and increasing sales.
- Oversaw construction work on-site to confirm adherence to design plans.
- Learned use of new materials, technologies and products to stay current in 21st-century design specifics.
- Drafted capital and expense planning reports for design projects, incorporating prescribed budgetary limitations and timeframes.
- Estimated costs of material requirements and labor, and worked with client on approvals.
- Advised clients on interior design choices such as space and color allocations, layout and coordination of furnishings.
- Consulted with construction contractors, architects, electricians and plumbers to achieve safe and compliant design paradigms.
- Used computer-aided drafting and other design software to produce visual layouts of living and working space.
- Subcontracted installation of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, artwork and furniture.
- Planned space arrangement, optimizing efficient use of space while maintaining worker satisfaction.
- Managed procurement and installation of and furnishings, applying clients' requested parameters to product selection.
- Maintained compliance with related health and safety guidelines while planning interior and exterior designs.
- Created employee population studies for commercial locations, facilitating needed design changes based on human resource fluctuations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Created professional presentations using Powerpoint to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Devised project budgets to track expenses and avoid cost overruns.
- Applied green building and environmental design into business and residential projects.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and items.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
Interior Designer
ALHattat Holding
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
- Ordered samples from vendors to handle presentation creation activities.
- Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
- Gathered interior design goals from clients and explained options.
- Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
- Generated estimates and invoices for projects.
- Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences.
- Worked with vendors and showrooms to produce quotes.
- Promoted company design services and developed marketing materials.
- Photographed progress and finished projects.
- Completed order information by filling out order forms and handling cash advances and receipts.
- Scheduled home consultations to present sample fabrics and provide furniture and accessory recommendations.
- Drafted room layouts and produced furniture and lighting plans using CAD .
- Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits .
- Staged occupied homes for sale by recommending changes to furniture arrangement.
- Built 3D models using AutoCAD software.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Applied green building and environmental design into business and residential projects.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings .
3D Architectural Visualizer
Memaar Al Morshedy
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Worked with other artists, animators and programmers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Conducted modeling and texture optimization for real-time 3D game applications.
- Conceptualized compelling 3D animations, visual effects and motion graphics for logos, symbols, backgrounds and special features.
- Interpreted concept art and sketches to create innovative virtual characters, environments and props.
- Followed design guidelines, asset naming conventions and other technical constraints to produce results compliant with industry and platform standards.
- Resolved technical issues relating to rendering, streaming and memory management and supported comprehensive troubleshooting.
- Worked closely with software engineers to produce final animations in formats for integration into game compilation.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of character rigs, game animation pipelines, animation integration into game engines and current animation tools.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
- Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
- Collaborated with other animators to create coherent images within scenes.
- Designed mock-ups and simulations for review, finding and fixing animation problems.
- Researched how desired animations, movements and events would occur in real-world situations.
- Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.
- Simulated behaviors of objects by developing models.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture
Faculty of Applied Arts
Helwan University - Faculty Of Applied Arts06.2013
Skills
- Accessories Selection
- Engineer and Architect Collaboration
- Contractor Oversight
- New Materials Research
- AutoCAD
- Detail Drawings
- Sketching
- Adobe Illustrator
- Illustration
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D Studio Max
- Adobe InDesign
Languages
Arabic, English
Native language
Arabic
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Head of Interior Design
ALHattat Holding
01.2019 - Current
Interior Designer
ALHattat Holding
10.2016 - 01.2019
3D Architectural Visualizer
Memaar Al Morshedy
07.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture
Faculty of Applied Arts
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