Sarah Simon
Austin,TX
Summary
Passionate and highly skilled Architectural Designer with over fifteen years of professional experience specializing in creating innovative and functional spaces across diverse sectors including branded retail environments, office spaces, residential projects, and interior design.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Principal Designer
Simon Design Studio
09.2023 - Current
- Delivering comprehensive design services to diverse clientele, including individual clients and corporate entities, spanning various sectors such as retail, office, and residential spaces.
Project Manager & Project Designer
Mckinney York Architects
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Responsible for schematic design through construction administration for a diverse portfolio of projects for Frost Bank. Successfully managed both new builds, remodel/tenant finish-out projects and exhibit designs.
- Designed a versatile space encompassing a retail store, optometrist office, and eyeglasses lab for Optique in the Domain.
- Orchestrated the design of a multi-story parking garage for the Backyard project.
- Oversaw programming efforts for the new community space of St. Julian of Norwich Church..
- Produced comprehensive design development documents for the Neblett Ranch residence remodel.
- Contributed expertise in interior design to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of various spaces, including the Vail residence, Gulf Shores residence and Lagoon residence.
Founder & Principal Designer
Simon Design Studio
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Delivered comprehensive design services to a diverse clientele, including individual clients and corporate entities, spanning various sectors such as retail, office, and residential spaces.
- Collaborated on design initiatives with Whole Foods Market focusing on creating engaging and functional branded retail environments.
- Contributed design expertise to projects led by Thread Collaborative, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the field of architecture and design.
- Spearheaded the redesign of The Red Barn of Woodbridge interior store layout in their new location.
- Provided specialized design contributions as part of a dynamic team at dBr Architects contributing to residential projects.
Project Manager & Senior Designer
Studiogee Architecture
07.2006 - 08.2015
- Managed end-to-end design responsibilities, encompassing preliminary design, schematic design, design development, and construction administration coordination, for an extensive portfolio of forty-eight 30-50,000 sqft Whole Foods Market retail stores across the nation.
- Orchestrated interior design work for two regional office headquarters of Whole Foods Market, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
- Served as Job Captain for the renovation of the 20,000 sqft T3 Advertising Agency's Austin Office. This role included overseeing the production of existing conditions surveys, construction documents, permitting sets, and active participation in client meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Texas in San Antonio
San Antonio, TX2005
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Lumion
- Adobe Suite
- Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Hand-drafting
- Sketching
- Problem-solving
- Effective Communication
- Team Management
Timeline
Founder/Principal Designer
Simon Design Studio
09.2023 - Current
Project Manager & Project Designer
Mckinney York Architects
08.2017 - 07.2023
Founder & Principal Designer
Simon Design Studio
09.2015 - 08.2017
Project Manager & Senior Designer
Studiogee Architecture
07.2006 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Texas in San Antonio
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