Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
EXPERTISE
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Natalie Lacey

Interior Designer
Cape Town

Summary

A creative visionary with a passion for transformative spaces. As a highly skilled and innovative interior designer, I specialize in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that reflect clients' unique visions and needs. With a strong foundation in interior design and two years of experience in residential design, I excel at delivering bespoke solutions that combine creativity, practicality, and attention to detail.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Interior Designer

JK Architects
01.2025 - Current
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed comprehensive design concepts through sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
  • Implemented multiple high-end residential interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.

Interior Designer

SOTA Joinery
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Joinery Design: Conceptualized and designed custom joinery solutions for a variety of projects, including residential homes and developments.
  • Client Collaboration: Liaised directly with clients to understand their design preferences, functional requirements, and budget constraints, ensuring their vision was incorporated into the joinery designs.
  • Material Selection: Carefully selected and recommended materials for joinery construction, considering factors such as aesthetics, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Detailed Quoting: Prepared detailed and accurate quotations for the joinery designs, providing clients with transparent cost breakdowns and project estimates.
  • Technical Drawings: Created comprehensive service and production drawings that served as essential guidelines for the installation of joinery, ensuring precise and efficient execution by craftsmen and contractors.
  • Project Management: Managed joinery design projects from concept to completion, overseeing all phases of design, fabrication, and installation to ensure alignment with client expectations and project timelines.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborated with architects, contractors, and other design professionals to ensure seamless integration of joinery designs into overall interior spaces.


Au Pair

Otto Family
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
  • Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

Au Pair

Mackenzie Family
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Childcare: Provided attentive and nurturing care to two children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
  • School Transportation: Consistently picked up the children from school and drove them safely home, maintaining a reliable and punctual schedule.
  • Recreational Activities: Participated and helped assist in recreational activities.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Demonstrated composure and quick decision-making in handling emergencies or unexpected situations, ensuring their safety.
  • Communication: Maintained open and effective communication with the children’s parents, as well as with the children.
  • Transportation: Occasionally accompanied the children to extracurricular activities or appointments, ensuring they arrived safely and on time.

Restaurant Hostess

Fyn Restaurant
01.2019
  • Guest Seating: Greeted and warmly welcomed guests upon their arrival, guiding them to their designated tables and ensuring a pleasant dining experience.
  • Seating Management: Effectively managed the restaurant’s seating chart.
  • Customer Service: Provided exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with professionalism and courtesy.

Education

BA - Interior Design

IIE Vega Cape Town
01.2022

High School - undefined

St Cyprians School
01.2018

Skills

    Communication

    Adaptability

    Collaboration

    Patience

    Proficient in Autocad

    Space planning

    Working drawings and procedures

    Client communication

EXPERTISE

  • Problem Solving: Adept at identifying design challenges and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Joinery Design: Specialized knowledge and proficiency in designing custom joinery solutions for various interior spaces.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Time Management: Effective time management skills.
  • Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to evolving project requirements, design trends, and client preferences.
  • Innovation: Ongoing interest in staying updated with industry trends and incorporating innovative design elements.

References

Brendan Hepburn, brendan@sotajoinery.co.za, +27 72 761 3620

Jurgen Kieslich, jurgen@jkarchitects.co.za, +27 82 490 0691

Timeline

Interior Designer

JK Architects
01.2025 - Current

Au Pair

Otto Family
08.2024 - 08.2025

Interior Designer

SOTA Joinery
01.2023 - 01.2025

Au Pair

Mackenzie Family
01.2020 - 01.2022

Restaurant Hostess

Fyn Restaurant
01.2019

High School - undefined

St Cyprians School

BA - Interior Design

IIE Vega Cape Town
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