Terese Magee
Senior Lead Designer
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Lead Designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients during and after initial consults. Innovative designer with a proven track record of success in the design industry and consistently praised designs by clients and colleagues. Am quickly understand complex design projects and implement solutions efficiently. Highly collaborative and enjoy working with other professionals to create the best designs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Designer
Chicagoland Home Products
Elk Grove Village, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Built strong client relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery with materials.
- Use Cabinet Vision to create images and layouts.
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned to client needs.
- Established user-friendly designs to increase user experience and satisfaction.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative design concepts.
- Strong ability to multitask within 20-50 client interactions per day.
Senior Lead Designer
Closet Works
Elmhurst, IL
06.2004 - 06.2022
- Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Coordinated with other departments to comply with industry regulations.
- Created professional presentations using Cabinet Vision and Closet Pro to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views for review and presentation.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Worked closely with contractors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Consulted with clients to determine deign preference to meet overall design goals.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Collaborated with contractors for smooth execution of design plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08.1994
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL08.1990
High School Diploma -
Willowbrook High School
Villa Park, IL06.1987
Skills
- Creative Design Layouts
- Preparing Designs and Estimates
- Field Measurements
- Teamwork Skills
- Project Coordination
- CAD Drafting
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Collaborating with Designers
- Technical Drawings
- Best Practices and Standards
- Design and Implementation
- Space Planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved two national Top Shelf awards by completing designs with creativity, accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
ACSP Certified
Timeline
Lead Designer
Chicagoland Home Products
06.2022 - Current
Senior Lead Designer
Closet Works
06.2004 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Education
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Willowbrook High School