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A versatile interior designer, based in Los Angeles, with ten years’ experience designing and installing for high end residential properties across the US. Work featured in Elle Décor, The New York Times, 1st Dibs and California Home & Design (2020 Residential Interior Design Award Winner).

EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer, Lexi Zavad Interiors (San Francisco & Los Angeles)

March 2021 - March 2024

  • Founding member and sole Senior Designer in the establishment of LZI Interiors

  • Interior Design lead on multi-year, ground-up Aspen build valued at $80m, partnering with Principal Designer on project scope, budget, and project milestones

  • Completed and installed a range of engagements with budgets ranging $500k to $3m, from smaller upgrades to ground-up builds, in Aspen, San Francisco, Portland, and New York

  • Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences

  • Owned correspondence with clients to secure design approvals, request funds, manage budgets, and progress updates 

  • Prepared meeting materials such as presentation boards, furniture plans, and physical samples for client presentations

  • Managed Junior Designer and helped grow their design development and purchasing skills.

  • Developed trusted working relationships with vendors, contractors, architects, and subcontractors

Project Designer, NICOLEHOLLIS (San Francisco)

December 2018 - March 2021

  • Installed a range of high end residential projects in multiple locations throughout the United States for the 5th largest US Interior Design firm, consistently featured in AD100

  • Developed preliminary space plans and concept studies that integrated clients needs 

  • Coordinated and collaborated with architects, contractors and specialty consultants 

  • Selected furniture, fixtures, equipment, and materials for client presentations  

  • Oversaw and trained Assistant Designers

Assistant Designer, NICOLEHOLLIS (San Francisco)

November 2016 - December 2018

  • Planned, designed, and furnished various properties as key member of residential design team

  • Created custom project proposals using AutoCAD and Sketchup, based on client's budget, taste, and project timeline

  • Worked directly with vendors to create custom furniture and fixtures

  • Coordinated with on-site contractors to manage install schedules and achieve project outcomes

Design Associate, BD Home (San Francisco)

November 2014 - October 2016

  • Drafted all construction and furniture proposals for a range of projects using AutoCAD and Sketchup

  • Assisted throughout design process by sourcing and ordering furniture, fabric, tile and lighting

  • Project planning and purchasing using Studio Designer

  • Assisted on installations and directed photographers during on-site photoshoots

Design Intern, Douglas Durkin Design (San Francisco)

May 2014 - February 2015

  • Assisted design managers by sourcing fabric, creating mockups, hand drawing furniture templates and sourcing

  • Maintained vast sample library for renowned design firm

DESIGN SKILLS

Drafting & Space Planning

Custom Furniture Design

Client Presentations

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment & Materials Sourcing 

SOFTWARE SKILLS

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe InDesign & Photoshop

Sketchup

Bluebeam

MS Office & Google Suites

PEOPLE SKILLS

Project & Budget Management

Client Management 

Vendor Management

GC/Architect Coordination

Installation Management

Team Management

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (Interior Design) - San Francisco State (2015)