Lumion
Rafael Ilagan
Architect
Dubai,DU
Summary
Design Manager skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Design
Visualize Interior decoration
Dubai , Al Karama
2021.09 - Current
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
- Managed and inspired team with design direction, pushing quality of design work and helping drive impact through teams.
- Accelerated team efficiency by improving processes and workflows within teams, design team as whole and cross-functional teams.
Design Manager
Lakeyard Construction
Dubai , Al Barsha
2019.09 - 2021.09
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating methodologies, tools and templates at enterprise level.
- Produced designs that met statutory and regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using Autocad, Lumion & Sketchup.
Senior Interior Designer
Huxberry Interiors
Dubai , Downtown
2017.08 - 2019.09
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
Senior Interior Designer
Amber Interiors
Dubai , Downtown
2014.06 - 2017.08
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
Project Architect
C.T. Onglao Architects
Philippines , Makati
2007.12 - 2014.04
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to create realistic textures for graphics and 3D animations.
- Frequently used Sketchup and Lumion to produce 3D art pieces for projects and Architectural design
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
- Supported value engineering and architectural review processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Adamson University
Manila, Philippines 2003.06 - 2007.10
Skills
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of Visualize Main Office, Hassana Investment office KSA, Burjuman Management office, YAP Main office, Roxana Clinic, Anantara residences and Ubora Business bay offices.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved Interior Projects by introducing Lumion, Sketchup and Autocad for Presentation and Drawing tasks.
Software
Sketchup
AutoCAD
Excel
Asana project management
Adobe Photoshop
Project presentation
Timeline
Head of Design
Visualize Interior decoration
2021.09 - Current
Design Manager
Lakeyard Construction
2019.09 - 2021.09
Senior Interior Designer
Huxberry Interiors
2017.08 - 2019.09
Senior Interior Designer
Amber Interiors
2014.06 - 2017.08
Project Architect
C.T. Onglao Architects
2007.12 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Adamson University
2003.06 - 2007.10
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