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Nadia Malatjie

Nadia Malatjie

Interior Designer And Space Planner
Durban

Summary


I am a passionate and driven enthusiast who enjoys exploring and learning new things. I am very interested to know more about the world of Design and bringing my input into the Design and Architectural industry. I am goal orientated and a fantastic starter. I am reliable, logical, trustworthy, and take accountability for my actions. My organizational skills and the ability to present ideas are an added advantage to a team. I work well in a group and can also be trusted to do the work individually as I am independent and a fast learner. I think of myself as kind, approachable and easy-going, but some think I can be a little strict I take myself. My enthusiasm and passion for my work expands my social circle and my adaptive spirit makes it easy for other teammates to get along with me and work with me.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5

Years of management and Leadership

Work History

Interior Design Associate

R A Design Studio
01.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined design processes by implementing new software tools and project management strategies.
  • Managed procurement and installation of Office Renovation and Office furnishings, applying clients' requested parameters to product selection.
  • Championed a collaborative work culture within the team, fostering open communication and synergistic collaboration among designers and other project stakeholders.
  • Liaised with Executive committee to draft facility-wide energy management plans, prioritizing cost-effective and environmentally friendly adaptations to the space to ensure client office needs .
  • Planned Office renovation space arrangement, optimizing efficient use of space while maintaining worker satisfaction.
  • Oversaw construction work on-site to confirm adherence to design plans.
  • Led a cross-functional team of professionals in executing complex interior design projects from concept through completion.
  • Delivered visually appealing designs by utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software tools.
  • Stayed current on industry trends, applying new techniques and technologies when appropriate to elevate designs further.
  • Provided constructive feedback during design critiques, fostering an environment of continuous improvement among colleagues.

Head of Interior Design

Siza Architects and Project Managers
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Meet clients for client briefings, derive quotations and budgets for projects
  • Design and conceptualize client brief
  • Produce Technical drawings and construction drawings on Revit Architecture
  • Produce presentations to clients, producing budgets
  • Drive productivity in the team that I lead.
  • Manage Junior Interior Designers and allocate tasks to the team.
  • Checking juniors' work and leading juniors to a drawing style that is in line with the brand
  • Architect strategies for client communication and interior design processes.
  • Orchestrated and introduced sample board presentations that spoke to the brand's image and corporate identity.
  • Assisted the Architecture department with shopfitting and Interior Drawings and conceptual work by producing the look and feel boards for projects.
  • Streamlined project management processes for increased efficiency and timely completion of projects.
  • Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining high-quality design standards.
  • Led a team of designers, ensuring clear communication and collaboration for successful project outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for the procurement of materials and services.
  • Delivered informative presentations to prospective clients outlining the benefits of engaging our services.

Senior Interior Designer

Collaborated Interior Design
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Technical Drawings on Revit
  • Concept development and design
  • Producing Revit renderings
  • Sample Boards
  • Mood Boards
  • Invoicing clients
  • Dealing with client-related issues and problem-solving
  • Site Visits and meeting with contractors

Junior Store Designer

Incredible Connection
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Technical Drawings on Revit
  • Concept development and design
  • Producing Revit renderings
  • Sample Boards
  • Reporting to senior store designer with regards to design and space planning
  • Presenting to Exco and Property Executive
  • Reading and understanding tenant criteria and meeting BO dates in terms of drawings
  • Attending BO meetings and understanding what is required in the space
  • Working with the project manager to make changes and developments to the technical drawings
  • Drawing revamps construction drawings and detail drawings

Education

BTECH - INTERIOR DESIGN

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Activities

  • I am passionate about the community and am always enthusiastic about giving back to the Art community through the work I do in my non-profit organization through bringing people together by organizing Art workshops in the townships to introduce young people to the possibilities and opportunities of Fine Arts.
  • My organization allows me the opportunity to gain experience in the operations of running a foundation. As a director, I oversee the team's performance and have meetings with the different departments, I write proposals for fundraisers and organizational objectives. I come up with different programs and implementation strategies, marketing strategies and operational strategies.
  • I write Narrative reports and signing off financial statements and financial reports.

Software

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketchup

Microsoft Office

Autocad

Interests

Humanitarian Work

Giving back to the communities

Fashion and Decor Trends

Timeline

Interior Design Associate

R A Design Studio
01.2024 - Current

Head of Interior Design

Siza Architects and Project Managers
06.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Interior Designer

Collaborated Interior Design
01.2018 - 05.2022

Junior Store Designer

Incredible Connection
09.2015 - 01.2018

BTECH - INTERIOR DESIGN

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Nadia MalatjieInterior Designer And Space Planner