I am a registered Interior Designer and NCIDQ-certified professional with 10+ years of experience delivering branded spaces across Canada and Europe. I specialize in creating thoughtful environments for commercial, entertainment, hospitality, retail, and wellness settings, from concept through construction. I thrive on turning client ambitions into cohesive design strategies, detailed drawings, and compelling presentations that communicate ideas clearly. I enjoy collaborating with architects, engineers, and trades to ensure design intent is realized on site. I bring strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality environments that elevate the user experience.

Amy Schell

I am a registered Interior Designer and NCIDQ-certified professional with 10+ years of experience delivering branded spaces across Canada and Europe. I specialize in creating thoughtful environments for commercial, entertainment, hospitality, retail, and wellness settings, from concept through construction. I thrive on turning client ambitions into cohesive design strategies, detailed drawings, and compelling presentations that communicate ideas clearly. I enjoy collaborating with architects, engineers, and trades to ensure design intent is realized on site. I bring strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality environments that elevate the user experience.

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I am a registered Interior Designer and NCIDQ-certified professional with 10+ years of experience delivering branded spaces across Canada and Europe. I specialize in creating thoughtful environments for commercial, entertainment, hospitality, retail, and wellness settings, from concept through construction. I thrive on turning client ambitions into cohesive design strategies, detailed drawings, and compelling presentations that communicate ideas clearly.

I enjoy collaborating with architects, engineers, and trades to ensure design intent is realized on site. I bring strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality environments that elevate the user experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Signify Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading the design and coordination of large-scale branded commercial projects across Canada from design development to construction coordination. Developing working drawings and detail drawings for construction. Creating 3D renderings, walkthroughs, and client presentation materials.
Interior Designer (Freelance) at Core Essence
June 1, 2022 - Present
Developing design concepts and space plans for Wellness and Hospitality spaces across Canada and Europe. Producing working drawings, millwork drawings, and furniture drawings in coordination with Architects, Engineers, Code Consultants, and Project Managers. Reviewing shop drawings and coordinating on-site with Site Supervisors and trades.
Intermediate Designer at IIBYIV Design
July 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Involved in local large-scale commercial projects from design development through to construction coordination. Coordinating construction projects with Clients, Consultants, and Site Supervisors. Developing working drawings and detail drawings for construction.
Junior Designer at FORREC Ltd.
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017
Involved in large-scale Theme Park projects designing entertainment, hospitality, and retail environments in collaboration with Architects, Landscape Architects, Creative Designers, and Graphic Designers. Produced drawings and submission booklets for Client review. Obtained samples and generated material and furniture books for client review.
Junior Designer at FORREC Ltd.
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Involved in large-scale Theme Park projects designing entertainment, hospitality, and retail environments in collaboration with Architects, Landscape Architects, Creative Designers, and Graphic Designers. Produced drawings and submission booklets for Client review. Obtained samples and generated material and furniture books for client review.
Student Project Coordinator (Accommodation) at Region of Waterloo
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Project-managed occupant and furniture moves and installations. Space planned office layouts using systems furniture. Produced client drawings using AutoCAD.
Junior Designer (Co-op) at FORREC Ltd.
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Involved in large-scale Theme Park projects designing entertainment, hospitality, and retail environments in collaboration with Architects, Landscape Architects, Creative Designers, and Graphic Designers. Produced drawings and submission booklets for Client review. Obtained samples and generated material and furniture books for client review.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design at Conestoga College
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor Of Interior Design at Conestoga College
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016

Qualifications

NCIDQ Certification
April 1, 2021 - April 20, 2026
ARIDO Member
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
NCIDQ Certification
April 1, 2021 - April 20, 2026
ARIDO Membership
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Other