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SANDRA JOSEPH

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Interior and Furniture Designer with over a decade of experience in crafting innovative design concepts and layouts. Demonstrates exceptional skills in furniture design, interior design, and creative problem-solving, utilizing Auto CAD and hand sketching to deliver high-quality, market-ready products. Passionate about collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and enhance client satisfaction through meticulous project management and presentation skills. Contributed creative ideas to design projects, enhancing aesthetic appeal and functionality while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards Partnered with senior designers to execute complex projects, fostering a team-oriented environment and expanding professional network. Actively sought feedback and implemented improvements, demonstrating a strong commitment to personal growth and professional development. Developed creative solutions for design challenges, enhancing project aesthetics while meeting tight deadlines and quality benchmarks. Assisted in designing residential and commercial spaces, achieving high client satisfaction. Coordinated with vendors and contractors to ensure timely project completion and cost efficiency. Developed detailed design plans and presentations, contributing to successful client pitches. Managed project timelines and budgets, resulting in streamlined processes and reduced costs. Conducted site visits and inspections, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards. Assisted in designing residential and commercial spaces, ensuring client satisfaction and functionality. Developed detailed design plans and presentations, enhancing client engagement and decision-making. Managed material and furniture selection, contributing to cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments. Developed design concepts and layouts, leading to increased client satisfaction and project approvals. Utilized CAD software to create detailed engineered drawings, ensuring precision and adherence to factory specifications. Participated in team meetings to gather requirements, resulting in tailored design solutions for the Highpoint Furniture market. Fostered synergy with senior designers, refining processes to boost team efficiency and output in furniture design projects. Mastered CAD software to produce precise engineered drawings, ensuring adherence to factory specifications for high-quality furniture production. Delivered key contributions to 7-8 successful Furniture Markets, showcasing strong design acumen and project management capabilities. Analyze market trends to inform strategic decisions, resulting in improved product positioning and enhanced customer satisfaction rates. Pioneered new design concepts, integrating market trends with CAD expertise to elevate product appeal and manufacturing efficiency. Optimized production processes through precise CAD drawings, significantly reducing manufacturing errors and enhancing overall product quality. Anticipated future design trends, proactively developing concepts that positioned the company as an industry trendsetter.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Designer

Lillian August
New York City
03.2022 - Current
  • Conceptualizing and developing product designs for Hickory White, Sherrill, LSG/ TJX, Wendover Mirror, and Lighting.
  • Conducting in-depth market research, hand-sketching designs, and producing technical drawings using AutoCAD to guide the manufacturing process.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Built relationships with external vendors who provided tools necessary for successful product launches.
  • Collaborating with factories in the US and overseas to ensure product specifications adhere to design intent and meet quality benchmarks.
  • Managing critical communications with Sherrill and Hickory White to meet key market deadlines.
  • Identifying and resolving design challenges throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Overseeing studio operations and working closely with Lillian and the design team to ensure alignment with brand directives.
  • Developing spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and renderings to support various licensing initiatives.
  • Leading showroom preparations for the Fall and Spring markets, including floor planning, fabric selections, frame-to-cover orders, and showroom construction coordination.
  • Supervising showroom installations and visual merchandising, ensuring a cohesive and impactful presentation.
  • Providing technical and IT support, contributing to an efficient and well-organized work environment.

Junior Designer

Interlude Home
Connecticut, US
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Analyze market trends to inform strategic decisions, resulting in improved product positioning, and enhanced customer satisfaction rates.
  • Pioneered new design concepts, integrating market trends with CAD expertise, to elevate product appeal and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Optimized production processes through precise CAD drawings, significantly reducing manufacturing errors, and enhancing overall product quality.
  • Anticipated future design trends, proactively developing concepts that positioned the company as an industry trendsetter.
  • Designed and developed digital assets for various marketing campaigns.
  • Participated in weekly critiques to review progress made by fellow designers.

Junior Designer

Lillian August. INC
Connecticut
04.2017 - 11.2019
  • Developed design concepts and layouts, leading to increased client satisfaction and project approvals.
  • Utilized CAD software to create detailed engineered drawings, ensuring precision and adherence to factory specifications.
  • Participated in team meetings to gather requirements, resulting in tailored design solutions for the Highpoint Furniture market.
  • Fostered synergy with senior designers, refining processes to boost team efficiency and output in furniture design projects.
  • Mastered CAD software to produce precise engineered drawings, ensuring adherence to factory specifications for high-quality furniture production.
  • Delivered key contributions to 7-8 successful Furniture Markets, showcasing strong design acumen and project management capabilities.

Interior Design Assistant

Restoration Hardware
Connecticut
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Assisted in designing residential and commercial spaces, ensuring client satisfaction, and functionality.
  • Developed detailed design plans and presentations, enhancing client engagement and decision-making.
  • Managed material and furniture selection, contributing to cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environments.
  • Worked closely with vendors to source products at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
  • Assisted with selecting appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures and window treatments.
  • Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
  • Consulted with clients regarding budget considerations when purchasing furniture or fixtures.
  • Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
  • Advised client on space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment.

Interior Design Assistant

Gillian Rose Design. LLC
New York City
04.2015 - 03.2016

Studio Intern

Tui Lifestyle NYC
New York City
05.2014 - 10.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City

Associates of Art and Science -

Norwalk Community College
Connecticut

Skills

  • Furniture design
  • Interior design
  • Color theory
  • Presentation skills
  • Project Management
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Client communication
  • Auto CAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Sketchup
  • Commercial trend research
  • Product issue resolution
  • Illustration
  • Rendering
  • Interior styling
  • Furniture layout planning
  • Model making
  • Custom furniture design
  • Lighting design
  • Showroom preparation

References

  • Thom Bellucci, Design Director, Lillian August, 2034358789
  • Rebecca Newman, Senior Visual Stylist, Lillian August, 2034517679

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Designer

Lillian August
03.2022 - Current

Junior Designer

Interlude Home
11.2019 - 05.2020

Junior Designer

Lillian August. INC
04.2017 - 11.2019

Interior Design Assistant

Restoration Hardware
08.2016 - 04.2017

Interior Design Assistant

Gillian Rose Design. LLC
04.2015 - 03.2016

Studio Intern

Tui Lifestyle NYC
05.2014 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Fashion Institute of Technology

Associates of Art and Science -

Norwalk Community College
SANDRA JOSEPH