Freelance Interior Designer/ Production Designer/ Set Decorator

India

Chennai

Greater Chennai Area

Chennai

Summer courses, Advanced Interior Design & Art Direction
University of the Arts London

BSc, Psychology
Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
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An experienced designer with a demonstrated history of working for eco-friendly hotels, restorative design industry, TV commercials, short films, web series and a background in Psychology, Focused on offering functional as well as aesthetic solutions, responsible ideas for planning, and resource optimization. Self-driven, committed to fulfilling clients' needs and giving back to the community.
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Production Designer for Indian TVCs and film industry/Interior Designer at Self-Employed, Jul 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo, India, 1.Develop design concepts and artistic visual sets while working within defined technicalities and budgets 2. Interface with director, cinematographer, and my design team to achieve the best visual output of the scripts from pre- to post-production 3. Manage multiple projects and teams in demanding environment with tight deadlines 4. Create custom drawings, mood boards, and design layouts, and mentor associates on my team on creative processes 5. Anticipate issues and prove to be proactive in developing effective solutions for timely set execution 6. Foster highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all projects 7. Monitor sets throughout the schedule of the shoot
Projects Manager at INDeco Leisure Hotels Pvt. Ltd, Dec 2012 - Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Chennai, 1. Diligently pursued preservation and conservation of local art, culture, heritage, vernacular architecture, ecology, indigenous lifestyle, and practices 2. Strengthened strategic practices for responsible tourism to enable educational, ecological, and culturally sensitive tourism 3. Responsible for the timely completion of the Palace block that houses 24 luxury rooms, including resource planning and restorative designing 4. Co-created initiatives and activities that aimed at community building and providing ever- lasting guest experiences 5. Maintained a systemic inventory of antique furniture and items of heritage importance 6. Responsible for regular inspection of the quality of rooms, maintenance, and services and for re-organizing them from time-to-time 7. Co-conceptualized and ran a store at the hotel called 'NICE' (Native Indian Community Enterprise), focusing on local art, lifestyle, and products involving the local community
Interior Designer at Allbiers Architects & Project Consultants, Dec 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo, Greater Chennai Area, 1. Designed detailed floor plans, elevations, and material boards for review, presentation, and execution 2. Interfaced effectively with clients and design team members, including contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas 3. Developed space planning concepts, color palette/mood board, and material presentations for residential and commercial projects 4. Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent 5. Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals 6. Kept team on task to complete orders according to deadlines
Management Trainee - Client Service at 20:20 MEDIA, Oct 2008 - Jul 2009 · 10 mos, Chennai
Summer courses, Advanced Interior Design & Art Direction, University of the Arts London
BSc, Psychology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai