Aoife McQuaid
Malahide,Dublin
Summary
Client-focused and enthusiastic Interior Designer with strong creativity and attention to detail for focused bespoke solutions. Skilled in brainstorming, sourcing and concept design. Builds positive staff and client relationships for excellent project productivity. History of successfully coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams with ease. Continuously searching for new inspiration while staying up-to-date on current design trends.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Interior Designer
Optimise Design
, Dublin
05.2023 - Current
- Met with clients to determine décor needs and project scopes covering space planning, layout and colour schemes.
- Prepared drawings, models and mood boards to translate design themes and specifications.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting spaces in line with client objectives.
- Determined necessary products and materials to meet project objectives and overall design schemes.
- Developed innovative design solutions to meet creative brief, deadlines and budget constraints.
PA to Senior Interior Designer
Helen Turkington
Stillorgan , Dublin
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Liaising daily with upholsters and suppliers to make sure each stage of the project is moving in accordance with deadlines and lead times.
- Researched specific materials and finishes to capture designs in line with specific historical and proportion specifications.
- Stayed on top of changing industry trends and styles to maintain relevancy.
- Negotiated with clients and suppliers to deliver cost-effective plans and solutions.
- Sourcing, Ordering and organising to have furniture and soft furnishings made bespoke.
- Bringing projects from initial studio concept meetings right through to final fit outs to include on site management during these fit outs to make sure everything is running smoothly.
- Maintained project files and documented client correspondence for reporting purposes.
Education
Higher National Certification - Interior Design
Dublin Design Institute
Dublin 09.2020 - 05.2021
Higher National Diploma - Interior Design
Dublin Design Institute
Dublin 09.2021 - 05.2022
BA in Interior Architect & Design - Interior Design
Griffith College
Dublin 09.2023 -
Skills
- Client Briefing
- Project management
- Design Concepts
- Implementation of Design
- Mood Boards and Look Books
- CAD
- SketchUp
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
BA in Interior Architect & Design - Interior Design
Griffith College
09.2023 -
Junior Interior Designer
Optimise Design
05.2023 - Current
PA to Senior Interior Designer
Helen Turkington
04.2022 - 04.2023
Higher National Diploma - Interior Design
Dublin Design Institute
09.2021 - 05.2022
Higher National Certification - Interior Design
Dublin Design Institute
09.2020 - 05.2021
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