LANGUAGES
★★★★★ English
★★★★★ Italian
★★★★★ Spanish
SKILLS
★★★★☆ Organisation skills
★★★★☆ Attention to Detail
★★★★☆ Negotiation Skills
★★★★☆ Project Planning
★★★☆☆ Budgeting
★★★★☆ Client Facing
★★★☆☆ Assisting Production
SOFTWARE SKILLS
★★★★☆ Keyshot
★★★★☆ Rhino
★☆☆☆☆ Revit
★★★☆☆ AutoCad
★★★☆☆ Chief Architect
★★★★☆ Photoshop
★★★★☆ InDesign
★★★★☆ Illustrator
★★★★☆ Microsoft suite
WORK EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer at Interior Matter, Washington D.C.
(October 2023 – Present **Independent Contractor)
Working directly with clients and completing surveys, spatial planning, color palette, and material/furniture selection. Developing millwork drawings and custom furniture pieces.
Project Manager / Interior Designer at RedBird Redesign, Washington D.C.
(January 2023 – May 2023)
Developing design concepts and moodboards to express the direction and scope of design, with the addition of color palettes and layout of the pieces. My responsibilities include but were not limited to:
Serve as the main point of contact for the client
Participate in client presentations
Review designs and shopping lists; quality control
Ensure all aspects of the proposal and client asks are met
Oversee installation; meet with contractors and conduct walkthroughs
Keep projects on schedule, moving forward
Managing jr staff as resources
Project Manager / Interior Designer at Sara Mosele Interiors, NYC
( February 2020 - Present **Independent Contractor)
Overseeing the design and decorative process for both working and living areas from start to finish. Actively involved in the creation of new systems at the studio and new communications strategies. My role includes but is not limited to:
Visiting job sites to analyze space availability, design needs and the purpose of the space
Attending client meetings to understand the design needs and client preferences regarding interior styles and colours
Creating initial design sketches, colour themes and ideas based on client requirements and space availability
Creating CAD designs and detailed briefs for workers and supervisors
Hiring contractors and vendors to implement design ideas, such as Carpenters, Painters, Plumbers, Electricians and Artists
Overseeing the buying process of all raw materials and items required to complete the project
Arranging client visits and keeping everyone involved in the project appraised of its progress
Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline
Project Manager / Designer at STUDIO x STUDIO, London
(January 2019 – February 2020)
Concept developing and assisting the director on day-to-day studio duties. My role included liaising with our London-based Makers and preparing the files for the production of our pieces in China and London. Our projects included residential and commercial interiors.
Project Manager at Paul Cocksedge Studio Ltd, London
(February 2017 – December 2018)
Project management, creative direction, head of visualization and company layout. I worked on projects worldwide, including in London, Milan, New York, UAE, and China.
Duties:
Project managing from the brief stage to completion
Visualizing and preparing presentations for clients assisting design Directors with meetings
Liaising with suppliers in and out of the UK assisting the production and visiting suppliers and clients abroad
Creating budgets and timelines for projects
Setting milestones and deadlines
Junior Designer at Tej Chauhan, London
( August 2016 – November 2016)
Concept development, brand research, and product definition. Worked with the Creative Director in the London office.
Duties:
Assisting the Design Director with new ideas from clients' brief
Drafting and developing concepts preparing visuals and presentations for clients
Sourcing new potential suppliers
Model making
Lighting Designer Assistant at George Singer, London
(January 2016 – February 2017)
Assisted in the creation of bespoke chandelier projects. Worked closely with the Creative Director, realizing 3D models and visuals.
Logistics/Sales Assistant at Minotti London, London
(October 2015 – December 2015)
Assisted the sales team, managing logistics, and liaising with the main factory in Milan. Produced interior design proposals and CAD drawings for clients.
Duties:
Assisting the Sales Manager
Liaising with the factory Ensuring all timelines are met
Managing logistics of goods transportation and the production of pieces
Creating budgets for clients and assisting in the sales process
Set Designer at Paranoid Studio, Milan
(September 2013 – July 2015)
Produced proposals for scene design and interior decoration for a number of commercial films. Managed the brand identity of the company and produced graphic presentations and visuals for clients.
Jewellery Designer at Fabio Botta Bijoux, Milan
(July 2009 – July 2011)
Produced workshop jewels and proposed new ideas for seasonal collections and clients' requests, mainly producing handmade jewellery, working with precious metals and gems.
Duties:
Client facing
Creating timelines and budgets for the production of jewellery
Sourcing new suppliers
Liaising with new and old suppliers
Making sure all supplies are in stock
EDUCATION
Politecnico di Milano, Milan Bachelor's Degree in Furniture Design
(September 2012 – June 2015)
Bachelor's Degree, focusing on the production and development of Furniture proposals.
Politecnico di Milano, Milano Master's Degree in Product Design
(2011 – 2012)
Master's Degree, focusing on the production of products and accessories, understanding market trends, and the relationships between objects and users.
IPSIA Luigi Ripamonti, Como Diploma in Fashion Design
(2011 – 2012)
College Degree, in fashion design, focusing on the creation of fashion proposals, reading market trends, and interpreting and predicting consumer behaviour.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Organizer at Luxforia, Como (June 2019 – June 2019)
Developed and organized the first Crowd-founded Light Design show in Italy, the show was open for a week and had 15 top students of the lighting design course at Politecnico di Milano. The Indiegogo Crowd-funding campaigned was 100% successful, and with the budget, we were able to create a wonderful show giving exposure to the students and their projects.
Sarah Dominguez Gossetti Designer / Project Manager