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I am a dedicated Architectural Designer with two years of international studio experience in the UAE and Pakistan across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. I am adept at steering projects from concept and space planning through to technical documentation and site coordination. Driven by a passion for sustainable architecture and heritage-led design, I draw on a rich background of cross-cultural projects in the UAE and Pakistan. Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Blender, and Lumion, I am seeking a Midweight Interior Designer or Architecture Assistant role within a design-led practice.…I am a dedicated Architectural Designer with two years of international studio experience in the UAE and Pakistan across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. I am adept at steering projects from concept and space planning through to technical documentation and site coordination. Driven by a passion for sustainable architecture and heritage-led design, I draw on a rich background of cross-cultural projects in the UAE and Pakistan. Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Blender, and Lumion, I am seeking a Midweight Interior Designer or Architecture Assistant role within a design-led practice.

Dua Syed

Architect, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I am a dedicated Architectural Designer with two years of international studio experience in the UAE and Pakistan across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. I am adept at steering projects from concept and space planning through to technical documentation and site coordination. Driven by a passion for sustainable architecture and heritage-led design, I draw on a rich background of cross-cultural projects in the UAE and Pakistan. Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Blender, and Lumion, I am seeking a Midweight Interior Designer or Architecture Assistant role within a design-led practice.…I am a dedicated Architectural Designer with two years of international studio experience in the UAE and Pakistan across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. I am adept at steering projects from concept and space planning through to technical documentation and site coordination. Driven by a passion for sustainable architecture and heritage-led design, I draw on a rich background of cross-cultural projects in the UAE and Pakistan. Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Blender, and Lumion, I am seeking a Midweight Interior Designer or Architecture Assistant role within a design-led practice.

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I am a dedicated Architectural Designer with two years of international studio experience in the UAE and Pakistan across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. I am adept at steering projects from concept and space planning through to technical documentation and site coordination.

Driven by a passion for sustainable architecture and heritage-led design, I draw on a rich background of cross-cultural projects in the UAE and Pakistan. Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Blender, and Lumion, I am seeking a Midweight Interior Designer or Architecture Assistant role within a design-led practice.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

Fluent

Work Experience

Poster Designer at American Institute Of Architecture Students

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Designed posters and branding materials for AIS events and competitions, contributing to visual identity and event promotion.

Graphic Designer at Identity Design Studio

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Created logos, brochures, and promotional materials; supported branding campaigns for diverse clients.

Architectural Assistant at American Institute Of Architecture Students

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Assisted design teams with drafting, 2D/3D modeling, and project documentation; contributed to events and publications.

Architectural Designer at Aleeya Design Studio

January 1, 2023 - Present

Contributed to architectural projects, including residential and sculptural pavilions; produced models and visualizations.

Architectural Designer at Alee Ya Design Studio

January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025

Led concept development and design delivery across residential and commercial projects from brief through to construction documentation, resulting in the majority of projects reaching the active build stage. Produced 3D visualisations and technical drawings for five projects, securing client approval across all five and enabling progression to material procurement and vendor coordination. Conducted site visits twice weekly across active projects, managing contractors and vendors on-site to resolve issues in real time and ensure design intent was maintained through to completion. Presented design proposals to clients through iterative rounds, translating approvals directly into material orders and coordinating with suppliers through to delivery.

Architectural Assistant at Design Studio Karachi

October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Supported senior designers across schematic design, space planning, and technical drawing production, contributing to multiple live projects running simultaneously. Prepared mood boards, material schedules, and rendered presentation packs that were approved by the lead architect and issued as final client-facing packages.

Intern at Design Studio Karachi

June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Gained hands-on exposure to live project workflow, CAD documentation, and studio design processes, building the foundation for a full-time role within the same studio.