I’m a recent Interior Design graduate with a strong interest in workspace, retail, and immersive design. I create user-focused environments that blend spatial functionality with a strong visual identity and experience-led storytelling. Alongside interior design, I’ve built experience in branding, visual storytelling, and creative direction through social media and marketing roles. I’m hands-on with design and visual tools, and I enjoy translating concepts into compelling visuals and spatial narratives.…

Jiya Shah

I’m a recent Interior Design graduate with a strong interest in workspace, retail, and immersive design. I create user-focused environments that blend spatial functionality with a strong visual identity and experience-led storytelling. Alongside interior design, I’ve built experience in branding, visual storytelling, and creative direction through social media and marketing roles. I’m hands-on with design and visual tools, and I enjoy translating concepts into compelling visuals and spatial narratives.…

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I’m a recent Interior Design graduate with a strong interest in workspace, retail, and immersive design. I create user-focused environments that blend spatial functionality with a strong visual identity and experience-led storytelling.

Alongside interior design, I’ve built experience in branding, visual storytelling, and creative direction through social media and marketing roles. I’m hands-on with design and visual tools, and I enjoy translating concepts into compelling visuals and spatial narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales Assistant & Content Creator at Kings Luxe – Leicester
April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Assisted customers with luxury fashion and streetwear sales. Created short-form content and social media visuals for brand campaigns, and supported in-store rebranding, styling, and customer engagement.
Creative & Marketing Manager at NowThisMagazineUK – London
January 2, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Managed visual content and digital campaign strategy. Created branded graphics and engagement-focused content, with support for visual storytelling across social media platforms. Produced/managed digital content for the publication’s marketing and audience engagement needs.
Graphic Designer at AZTeas UK – Leicester
December 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Developed visual branding and promotional assets; created social media and marketing materials. Supported digital content production and brand presentation.
Founder & Social Media Manager at Jiya Shah (personal/brand role)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed social media and visual branding for client businesses. Produced short-form visual content and digital campaigns, and developed brand identity through storytelling, styling, and design. Located in Leicester.
Product Styling Intern at The G Story – Mumbai
February 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Assisted with product styling and visual composition for shoots. Supported creative direction for photo shoots. Developed an understanding of material presentation and aesthetics for product-focused imagery.

Education

B.A. (Hons) Interior Design at De Montfort University
October 20, 2022 - June 12, 2026
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at University of the Arts London
September 6, 2022 - July 1, 2023
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) at Antwerp International School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Awarded Bronze, Silver & Gold (Duke of Edinburgh Award)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other
    Jiya Shah - Interior Design Portfolio
    I’m an Interior Design graduate with a strong interest in creating thoughtful, immersive and visually engaging spaces. My portfolio showcases a selection of personal and academic projects that explore how spatial planning, materiality, colour, lighting and atmosphere can shape the way people experience an environment. My work spans concept development, space planning, technical drawings, material selection, 3D visualisation and presentation design. I particularly enjoy developing spaces that combine strong visual identities with functionality and a clear design narrative. Each project reflects my approach to design: beginning with research and concept development, then translating ideas into detailed, considered spaces that respond to both the user and the surrounding environment. I’m continuing to develop my portfolio through independent projects while exploring opportunities to collaborate on residential, commercial, retail and experience-led interior design work.…