I am Flora DeGroot, an architectural designer with experience spanning interior design, project management, and construction documentation. I enjoy turning client needs into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces through thoughtful design development, FF&E, millwork detailing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I offer both virtual and in-person design services, lead design teams, and mentor junior designers to deliver high-quality concepts and construction-ready drawings. In my work, I collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of a project, from programming to furnishings procurement. I pride myself on clear communication, client presentations, and delivering well-articulated designs and 3D visuals that bring concepts to life while maintaining schedule and budget discipline.

Flora DeGroot

I am Flora DeGroot, an architectural designer with experience spanning interior design, project management, and construction documentation. I enjoy turning client needs into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces through thoughtful design development, FF&E, millwork detailing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I offer both virtual and in-person design services, lead design teams, and mentor junior designers to deliver high-quality concepts and construction-ready drawings. In my work, I collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of a project, from programming to furnishings procurement. I pride myself on clear communication, client presentations, and delivering well-articulated designs and 3D visuals that bring concepts to life while maintaining schedule and budget discipline.

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I am Flora DeGroot, an architectural designer with experience spanning interior design, project management, and construction documentation. I enjoy turning client needs into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces through thoughtful design development, FF&E, millwork detailing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I offer both virtual and in-person design services, lead design teams, and mentor junior designers to deliver high-quality concepts and construction-ready drawings.

In my work, I collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams across all phases of a project, from programming to furnishings procurement. I pride myself on clear communication, client presentations, and delivering well-articulated designs and 3D visuals that bring concepts to life while maintaining schedule and budget discipline.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager - Design at Sargenti Architects
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Led interior design and construction documentation for multiple projects, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams. Managed programming, concept through construction documentation, and client meetings; produced concept boards and floor plans; created 3D visuals; mentored junior designers and liaised with vendors to expedite orders.
Project Manager - Design at Sargenti Architects
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Lead interior designer overseeing design development, schematics, and construction documents; collaborated with multiple disciplines to produce presentations and innovative design solutions within project guidelines; managed meetings, agendas, minutes, and action items.
Interior Designer at DMR Architects
February 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Interior design support, concept development and documentation for projects; collaborated with design teams and clients to develop design solutions and deliver documentation.
Founder - Freelance Interior Designer at Meraki Interior Design
March 1, 2020 - Present
Founded freelance interior design practice providing virtual and in-person design services, concept boards, floor plans, 3D visuals, and client shopping sessions; managed client relations and project deliverables.
Project Manager/Architectural Designer at NWDB
April 30, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Project Manager/Architectural Designer overseeing design development and construction documentation; coordinated with multidisciplinary teams; prepared client-facing presentations and design concept boards; ensured quality and timelines.
Project Manager- Design at Sargenti Architects
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Led interior design efforts, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, producing schematics, design development, and construction documents. Managed client meetings, issued minutes and action items, coordinated with vendors, and mentored junior designers.
Project Manager- Design at Sargenti Architects
August 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Lead interior design efforts, managing DD, CD, and client presentations. Coordinated with multiple disciplines to ensure design intent and quality across projects, while mentoring junior interior designers and expediting vendor orders.
Founder - Freelance at Meraki Interior Design
March 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and led a freelance interior design practice offering virtual and in-person services. Generated concept boards, floor plans, 3D visuals, and procurement coordination; managed client relationships and vendor coordination across residential and small commercial projects.

Education

BFA at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2014
ASS-CMA at Sanford Brown Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009
BFA at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2014
ASS-CMA at Sanford Brown Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

ASS-CMA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009
ASS-CMA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment