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Hi, I’m Anum Akber, a multidisciplinary interior designer and architect passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. I’ve led design development and fit-out projects for retail brands across UAE, KSA, and Pakistan, coordinating with in-house teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure brand standards and timely delivery. With a strong background in concept development, space planning, and project management, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life—from residential and retail to F&B projects. I’m fluent in English and Urdu and thrive in international settings.…Hi, I’m Anum Akber, a multidisciplinary interior designer and architect passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. I’ve led design development and fit-out projects for retail brands across UAE, KSA, and Pakistan, coordinating with in-house teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure brand standards and timely delivery. With a strong background in concept development, space planning, and project management, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life—from residential and retail to F&B projects. I’m fluent in English and Urdu and thrive in international settings.

Anumta Akber

Architect, Interior Designer, Project Manager, +2

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Hi, I’m Anum Akber, a multidisciplinary interior designer and architect passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. I’ve led design development and fit-out projects for retail brands across UAE, KSA, and Pakistan, coordinating with in-house teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure brand standards and timely delivery. With a strong background in concept development, space planning, and project management, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life—from residential and retail to F&B projects. I’m fluent in English and Urdu and thrive in international settings.…Hi, I’m Anum Akber, a multidisciplinary interior designer and architect passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. I’ve led design development and fit-out projects for retail brands across UAE, KSA, and Pakistan, coordinating with in-house teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure brand standards and timely delivery. With a strong background in concept development, space planning, and project management, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life—from residential and retail to F&B projects. I’m fluent in English and Urdu and thrive in international settings.

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Hi, I’m Anum Akber, a multidisciplinary interior designer and architect passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. I’ve led design development and fit-out projects for retail brands across UAE, KSA, and Pakistan, coordinating with in-house teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure brand standards and timely delivery.

With a strong background in concept development, space planning, and project management, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life—from residential and retail to F&B projects. I’m fluent in English and Urdu and thrive in international settings.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

Advanced

Work Experience

Interior Designer at XBD Collective

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Trainee interior designer. Assisted in budgeting, procurement, logistics, and construction management for interior design projects. Developed furniture layouts and space designs, considering functionality and aesthetics. Created mood boards, material & selection boards, and spec sheets for FF&E, soft, and hard furnishings. Coordinated with suppliers and vendors for the furnishing and procurement process, ensuring timely delivery and quality control. Managed the complete drawing package, including quotations and corrections to tender documents to ensure design accuracy.

Interior Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Led interior design projects for private clients across UAE, KSA, and Pakistan, from concept through final implementation, ensuring aesthetics, functionality, and budget alignment.

Architect at RMJM Osmani

January 1, 2016 - Present

Led the conceptual design and master plan development for Pearl Resorts, Murree, and contributed to the design development for a private resort in Abbottabad. Supported master plan updates for the Defence Complex in Islamabad.

Research Assistant at Office of Design Operations (ODO), New York

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Collaborated as part of an online cross-disciplinary practice exploring architectural techniques and design strategies to improve living conditions in slums, focusing on Metro Manila neighborhoods. Worked with a diverse team of architects, designers, and urban planners to develop practical, sustainable solutions.

Volunteer Architect at UNESCO Bamiyan Cultural Centre Initiative

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Led design-focused collaboration for a UNESCO international competition project for the Bamiyan Cultural Centre in Afghanistan, as part of an international team of architects.

Volunteer / Open Design Project Lead at Open Online Academy (OOAc)

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Refugee Shelter Design developed as part of a diverse international design team; project selected for display at the United Nations Headquarters in the Resilience by Design Conference and Exhibition.