I am Ana Augusto, an interior designer with 12 years of professional experience across residential and commercial design. I blend creative concepting with pragmatic problem solving, and I am comfortable working across design, CAD, renders, and client liaison. I have strong knowledge of UK regulations and software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Excel. I enjoy collaborative teamwork, liaising with clients and builders to deliver high-quality kitchen and interior design solutions.

Ana Augusto

I am Ana Augusto, an interior designer with 12 years of professional experience across residential and commercial design. I blend creative concepting with pragmatic problem solving, and I am comfortable working across design, CAD, renders, and client liaison. I have strong knowledge of UK regulations and software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Excel. I enjoy collaborative teamwork, liaising with clients and builders to deliver high-quality kitchen and interior design solutions.

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I am Ana Augusto, an interior designer with 12 years of professional experience across residential and commercial design. I blend creative concepting with pragmatic problem solving, and I am comfortable working across design, CAD, renders, and client liaison.

I have strong knowledge of UK regulations and software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Excel. I enjoy collaborative teamwork, liaising with clients and builders to deliver high-quality kitchen and interior design solutions.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

CAD Designer at Nobilia GB - Rochdale
April 21, 2021 - September 21, 2021
Kitchen CAD designer in the CAD contract department for a German manufacturer; produced kitchen designs, renders, tender packs and quotes for national bidding and for new house & high-rise developers; liaised with clients and supported order processing; strengthened skills in Excel and tender documentation.
CAD Designer & Estimator at JT Ellis & Co
July 19, 2019 - September 19, 2019
Produced kitchen design drawings and tender packs with multiple options and quotations for one-off installations to homes and retail premises as well as large, new build developments featuring multiple kitchens; applied manufacturing procedures and market trend knowledge.
Commercial Interior Designer at CDS Wilman
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018
Hospitality design & build specialist; part of a design team creating tender packs and interior design proposals for education, bar & restaurant projects; took full design briefs and drawings responsibility and collaborated across multiple projects.
Residential Kitchen Designer / Project Manager at Earle & Ginger Kitchens
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Managed domestic kitchen design projects from concept to installation; involved in client briefings, site surveys, design development, ordering and overseeing installation.
CAD Designer at Nobilia GB - Rochdale Kitchen
April 21, 2021 - September 21, 2021
CAD designer for a German kitchen manufacturer; produced kitchen designs, renders, tender packs and quotes for national bidding and for new houses & high-rise developers. Worked on high-value projects and improved Excel-based processes; assisted ordering department with paperwork.
Kitchen Sales Designer at Howdens Joinery - Stratford
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
Showroom-based kitchen designer liaising with builders and end users, creating design proposals and quotes, producing sales orders and design packs; handled client queries from design to completion.
CAD Designer & Estimator at JT Ellis & Co - Huddersfield
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Produced kitchen designs and tender packs with multiple options and quotes for one-off installations to homes and retail premises as well as large, new-build developments featuring multiple different kitchen ranges; developed robust manufacturing procedures and order paperwork.
Sales Designer at Number One Kitchens - Rochdale
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Showroom-based sales designer; handled inquiries for kitchens, bedrooms and home studies; guided prospects through design processes, arranged appointments and provided design packs; produced design proposals and project costs.
Commercial Interior Designer at DS Wilman - Manchester
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Hospitality design & build specialist; worked as one of four designers within the design department creating tender packs and interior design proposals for education, bar & restaurant and retail projects.
Residential Kitchen Designer / Project Manager at Earle & Ginger Kitchens - Didsbury & Hale, Manchester
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Managed domestic kitchen design projects from brief to installation, including site visits, measurements and client briefings; produced full design packs and supervised installations.

Education

BA (Hons) Interior Design (2:1) at University of Salford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
First year of design degree at ESAD Porto
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Art & Design GCSEs at British Council Institute - Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
BA (Hons) Interior Design (2:1) at University of Salford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Design Degree (First Year) at ESAD - Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
GCSEs in Art & Design, English (as a Foreign Language) at British Council Institute - Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Interior Design (2:1)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
First year of design degree
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Art & Design GCSEs
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment