Hi, I’m
Annasimon Shakir
Brighton (Open to commute to London),East Sussex
Summary
Enthusiastic Interior Designer/Architect with excellent style, space and conceptualisation understanding. Interprets client demands and conveys ideas through inspiring drawings and presentations for increased sales. Solution-focused creative thinker with knowledge, 2-years post graduate experience and determination to succeed.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Design121 LtdLondon
Junior interior Designer/Architect
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Met with clients to determine Residential, hospitality or their workplace décor needs and project scopes covering space planning, layout and colour schemes.
- Prepared drawings, material boards and mood boards to translate design themes and specifications.
- Read and interpreted space planning, floor finish plans and elevation details.
- Developed innovative design solutions to meet creative brief, deadlines and budget constraints.
- Created custom proposals tailored to client budget, tastes and timeframes.
- Kept open line of communications with clients throughout creative process.
- Designed floor plans, furniture plans and spatial layouts to optimise space usage.
- Crafted digital designs using AutoCAD, Vectorworks and SketchUp, to communicate plans through stunning visuals.
Aurora Designs Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Graphic design artist
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Created quality, high-res digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Creatively interpreted client briefs to develop and produce unique, engaging design packages.
- Interfaced with clients to determine marketing and design vision, defining strategic scopes of work and delivery schedules.
- Remained up to date with web design best practices and industry trends.
- Photographed products and uploaded images to build promotional materials and campaigns.
- Delivered client projects on time, within budget and to strict deadlines.
- Mastered Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop Illustrator to support design work and image editing needs.
Grigoriou Interiors London
Interior designer & Sustainability consultant
05.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Produced conceptual designs and FF&E specifications based on client brief.
- Determined necessary products and materials to meet project objectives and overall design schemes.
- Crafted digital designs using AutoCAD, Vectorworks and SketchUp, to communicate plans through stunning visuals.
- Designed floor plans, furniture plans and spatial layouts to optimise space usage.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting spaces in line with client objectives.
- Created custom proposals tailored to client budget, tastes and timeframes.
- Read and interpreted space planning, floor finish plans and elevation details.
My Electrical and Plumbing Engineer Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Architectural designer
06.2017 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Raised customer satisfaction by reworking and modifying designs according to client feedback.
- Shadowed Senior designers to maintain accuracy with structural plans.
- Utilised SketchUp software to construct larger designs for clients.
- Calculated measurements, dimensions and material data for design plans.
- Finalised drafts using 2D and 3D sketching to establish finishing touches.
- Computed cost, labour and machinery to provide estimates to clients.
- Offered renderings to help clients visualise outcome of designs.
Alan Phillips Architects Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Junior interior architect
08.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Supported Senior Architect with technical design support as needed to aid timely project completion.
- Liaised with Director to review drawings, materials and samples, ensuring quality standards met project needs.
- Maintained continued adherence with UK building regulations for optimal project compliance.
- Monitored project progress, providing swift solutions and suitable alternatives to design problems.
- Created, printed and modified drawings using AutoCAD, Vectorworks and Revit.
Education
University of BrightonBrighton
Master of Arts from Architectural and Urban design
09/2020 - 10/2021
University of BrightonBrighton
Bachelor of Arts from Interior Architecture
09/2017 - 09/2019
Brighton MET and Northbrook College
Diploma of Higher Education from Level 3 Arts and design Diploma
09/2016 - 09/2017
Skills
- SketchUp rendering
- AutoCAD
- Vectorworks
- Revit
- Microsoft Suite
- Sustainable concepts
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent attention to detail
- Project budget management
- FF&E, Moodboards, & Material Boards
- Visual design
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Junior interior Designer/Architect
Design121 Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Interior designer & Sustainability consultant
Grigoriou Interiors
05.2022 - 02.2023
Graphic design artist
Aurora Designs
08.2021 - Current
Junior interior architect
Alan Phillips Architects
08.2019 - 09.2019
Architectural designer
My Electrical and Plumbing Engineer
06.2017 - 09.2022
University of Brighton
Master of Arts from Architectural and Urban design
09/2020 - 10/2021
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Arts from Interior Architecture
09/2017 - 09/2019
Brighton MET and Northbrook College
Diploma of Higher Education from Level 3 Arts and design Diploma
09/2016 - 09/2017
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