I am a detail-oriented Interior Designer& Visual Merchandiser. My knowledge and experiences are in visual merchandise, interior design and consultancy, furniture design, product development, and design education. Design thinking and research interests me in sustainable design and DIY material development.
Researching/studying current and future trends in design and lifestyle to incorporate in the brand.
Developing Seasonal Themes for the year considering existing products and incoming product lines.
Developing VM plans for each project, including detailed space utilization and product placement/settings.
·Providing project requirements to the Production team and coordinating with for timely and accurate product development.
Coordinating with the warehouse team for timely VM execution.
Developing computer-aided visuals and plans on relevant software.
Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
1.Visual Merchandiser
Researching/studying current and future trends in design and lifestyle to incorporate in the brand.
Developing Seasonal Themes: Change overall showroom look and feel and window display accordingly
Developing VM plans for each project, including detailed space utilization and product placement/settings.
Providing project requirements to the Production team and coordinating with for timely and accurate product development.
Coordinating with the warehouse team for timely VM execution.
Developing computer-aided visuals and plans on relevant software.
VM Maintenance and retail constant follow up of VM
Identifying props, material, and hardware required for window displays.
Developing SOPs according to brand guidelines.
2. Interior Design & Consultancy
Visiting customer sites for providing consultancy, selecting products, and executing the interior in coordination with the corporate team
Determining the requirements for each project in line with our brand goals.
Creating timelines for Interior Projects and VM plans.
Determining the materials and furnishings and interior finishes of each project under development.
Selecting vendors for materials and finishes.
3. Other
Executing VM for photoshoots according to requirements.
Designing & Executing layout plans for all marketing activities (including events and exhibitions) according to requirements.
Coordinating with marketing, activation, production, and advertising teams for activities execution.
R&D Drawings
Introduced and developed a new course on material development to industrial design students
Led and prepared lectures for DIY Material classes, including workshops and material analysis courses.
Created materials and exercises to illustrate the application of course concepts.
Provide design concepts, material and finishes ideas to in-house head designer
Draft product details for producers
Manage and transfer product details to in-house and outside vendors
Manage production time and product quality
Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
Manage and direct furniture and product shoots for social media.
Taught English as a foreign language to Turkish children (two age groups)
Prepared and planned lectures and games for teaching.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school
Provided design concepts to in-house designers and clients -
Arranged and presented design concepts to the client
-Drafted new product details for producers
Site and factory visits to overlook the process of project or products
Managed client projects from design concepts to final interior setting
Managed project and production timelines.
Managed multiple projects effectively in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.
Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create products.
Identified changes in project scope and modified the job schedule accordingly.
Internee as an interior designer
Made mood boards for client projects
Assisting client meeting for color schemes and upholstery fabrics under the supervision of a professional designer