NOOPUR PAREEK PUROHIT
Bothell
Summary
Architecture and Retail Design Professional with 12+ years of experience delivering restaurant, retail, and commercial projects from concept through construction documentation. Skilled in space planning, construction drawings, project coordination, and client collaboration. Experienced designing for global brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Starbucks, and California Closets, with a strong focus on delivering functional, brand-driven design solutions.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Consultant
California Closets
Seattle
12.2024 - Current
- Generated over $1M in sales within one year through client-focused design solutions and strategic project execution.
- Conducted in-depth client consultations to assess storage needs, design preferences, and functional requirements; created customized 3D designs using CAD and facilitated selection of materials, colors, finishes, and layouts to align with client aesthetic and functional goals.
- Managed project coordination by overseeing ordering process, ensuring accurate material selection using CRM and salesforce and timely delivery through installation, and maintaining smooth operations throughout the project.
Property Stylist/Interior Designer
Brilliant Stage design & décor
Everett
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and staged ~15 residential properties using curated furniture, finishes, and décor to enhance market appeal.
- Led client presentations using Canva and sketch up, engaging in discussions to capture key design preferences while ensuring clear communication and alignment with client needs.
- Oversaw logistical aspects of staging, coordinating product deliveries and timely installation of furniture and décor.
Senior Design Manager
Desarch Pentacle Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2011 - 01.2017
- Led team of 15 architects and interior designers to deliver high-profile restaurant, retail and QSR projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and timelines.
- Led design projects for major QSR brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Burger King, Starbucks, and Subway, streamlining working drawing and construction documents processes and reducing preparation time from 7 days to 4 days.
- Executed 10 Pizza Hut stores across various locations in two months, achieving high-quality design and construction within tight schedules.
- led the full design and execution of KidZania, India's first interactive city for children, blending retail and experiential design across 25,000 sq ft.
- Designed the first KFC drive-thru template,India which was successfully implemented and rolled out across multiple KFC locations.
Project Architect
WD Partners India Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Led a design team of 15+ architects in the development of retail prototypes for US-based clients, focusing on optimizing space and store layouts and production of construction documents to align with global retail standards.
- Collaborated closely with the Columbus team to design over 100 Starbucks stores across the US and EMEA, ensuring consistency in brand identity while adapting designs for regional specifications.
- Streamlined construction drawing process, reducing manhours and enhancing efficiency.
- Managed Monthly MIS reports to assess team productivity, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies for increasing efficiency.
- Mentored junior architects on design principles and project execution, fostering team growth and development.
Architectural Designer
Semac Consultants Ltd
New Delhi
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Led the design and execution of over 100 Reliance Fresh retail stores and distribution centers across North India, ensuring adherence to brand standards and project timelines.
- Designed and completed diverse projects, including retail stores, health care spaces, residential apartments, and commercial complexes, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Prepared working drawings, bills of quantities (BOQs), design proposals, and high-quality presentations for client approvals, aligning projects with client expectations and facilitating timely decision-making.
- Coordinated with consultants and subcontractors to ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations, upholding quality and safety standards throughout project execution.
Education
CERTIFICATION IN INTERIOR DESIGN -
NYIAD School of Design
New York01-2024
POST-GRADUATION -
National Inst. Of Construction Management
India02-2008
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE -
Aayojan School of Architecture
India05-2005
Skills
- AutoCAD and Revit
- Prototype development
- Construction documentation
- Brand consistency
- Design prototyping
- Space planning
Certification
- Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
- Council Of Architecture (COA)
- Indian Institute of Interior designer (IIID)
Awards & Recognition
- YUM! Brands, Inc. – Innovative Design Solution Award
Recognized for developing a KFC Drive-Thru prototype adopted for brand rollout across multiple locations. - Reliance Retail Pvt. Ltd. – Best New Store Design Award
Awarded for the innovative design of a Reliance Fresh retail store. - Team Leadership Recognition
Recognized for streamlining the design process and leading the successful delivery of high-volume KFC and Starbucks construction drawing packages.
Timeline
Design Consultant
California Closets
12.2024 - Current
Property Stylist/Interior Designer
Brilliant Stage design & décor
08.2024 - Current
Project Architect
WD Partners India Pvt. Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Design Manager
Desarch Pentacle Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2017
Architectural Designer
Semac Consultants Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
CERTIFICATION IN INTERIOR DESIGN -
NYIAD School of Design
POST-GRADUATION -
National Inst. Of Construction Management
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE -
Aayojan School of Architecture