I am a senior interior and spatial designer with over 20 years of experience delivering workplace, education, commercial, and residential projects. I lead with a blend of design vision, technical delivery, and advanced 3D visualization to translate creative concepts into buildable, high-quality environments. I communicate ideas clearly through visuals, balance strong spatial thinking with practical execution, and support teams from early concept through to final delivery. I run my own studio alongside senior in-house leadership roles, bringing a collaborative, commercially minded approach to every project.

Dimitrios Malamas

I am a senior interior and spatial designer with over 20 years of experience delivering workplace, education, commercial, and residential projects. I lead with a blend of design vision, technical delivery, and advanced 3D visualization to translate creative concepts into buildable, high-quality environments. I communicate ideas clearly through visuals, balance strong spatial thinking with practical execution, and support teams from early concept through to final delivery. I run my own studio alongside senior in-house leadership roles, bringing a collaborative, commercially minded approach to every project.

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I am a senior interior and spatial designer with over 20 years of experience delivering workplace, education, commercial, and residential projects. I lead with a blend of design vision, technical delivery, and advanced 3D visualization to translate creative concepts into buildable, high-quality environments.

I communicate ideas clearly through visuals, balance strong spatial thinking with practical execution, and support teams from early concept through to final delivery. I run my own studio alongside senior in-house leadership roles, bringing a collaborative, commercially minded approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

BIM Coordinator at Satore Studio (External Partner)
February 1, 2026 - Present
External BIM Coordinator for Satore Studio’s specialist stage lighting and electrical infrastructure package on The Sphere Abu Dhabi, supporting project delivery within AtkinsRéalis’ wider multidisciplinary framework. Responsible for Revit-based BIM coordination, central model updates, federated model collaboration through Revizto and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and ensuring seamless integration of specialist design packages within the broader project environment. Role includes coordination of technical interfaces, model accuracy, workflow management, stakeholder collaboration, and resolving multidisciplinary coordination challenges across a large-scale international project.
Founder & Design Director at malamas.studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Lead a multidisciplinary design studio specialising in interior environments, strategic spatial design, and photorealistic CGI for private and commercial sectors. Oversee full project lifecycle from creative direction and concept development to technical coordination and final client delivery. Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to produce impactful, buildable design solutions supported by high-level visual communication.
Head of Design at EFG/Elevate Spaces
May 1, 2014 - September 1, 2025
As Head of Design, I led a small team to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across education, workplace, and commercial sectors, with contracts up to £1.5 million. Responsibilities included creating inspirational design material (layouts, mood boards, 3D visuals) and tender submissions; effectively present and communicate design schemes to end users; working with clients and architects to deliver sustainable, inclusive, and user-friendly interiors within budget; mentoring and developing junior designers.
Freelance Interior Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2005 - January 1, 2014
Worked independently and as part of creative teams on a wide range of architectural/interior design projects in residential, leisure, and commercial sectors. Responsibilities included developing interior design schemes, conceptual designs, and presentations, client briefings, 3D visualizations, and the preparation of technical CAD drawings.
Senior Designer / 3D modeler at Hellas Signs SA
June 1, 2009 - October 1, 2013
Responsible for creative and graphic design content, metal work detailing and drawing preparation of metal components for production, digital printing, and CNC cutting.
Designer – 3D artist at Souli Salifoglou Architects
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009
Interior Designer and 3D Artist, specializing in both CAD and 3D visualisations. Responsibilities included comprehensive preparation of architectural drawings for residential and commercial projects, detailed plans, elevations, and sections, and producing high-quality presentations and 3D visuals.
CAD Designer at V. Maliokas & Partners LTD
April 1, 1999 - August 1, 2003
CAD Designer involved in environmental impact assessment projects, design of sewage, water supply and road networks.
National Service
November 1, 1997 - April 1, 1999
National service period prior to professional career.
CAD Designer at A. Katavelos Architects
June 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Post-college apprenticeship with general CAD support role.

Education

Bachelor degree in Interior design at Pythagoras
September 4, 1995 - August 1, 1997
Architecture at University of Sheffield School of Architecture
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Photography Level 2
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other