I am a Senior Interior Architect with 20+ years of experience at the intersection of technical architecture and luxury residential design. I lead full-service design-build projects, including 14,000+ SF custom estates, prioritizing architectural precision, complex permitting, and bespoke millwork. My toolkit spans AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, through which I establish institutional standards and scalable documentation to deliver seamless, turnkey interiors. I thrive in collaborative, high-end environments across luxury estates, hospitality, and boutique retail. I build and mentor design teams (remote or on-site), standardize CAD templates and finish libraries, and drive procurement and fabrication with a focus on premium materials and meticulous execution. I’m dedicated to translating strategy into beautiful, durable spaces that exceed client expectations.…

Kara Hladky

I am a Senior Interior Architect with 20+ years of experience at the intersection of technical architecture and luxury residential design. I lead full-service design-build projects, including 14,000+ SF custom estates, prioritizing architectural precision, complex permitting, and bespoke millwork. My toolkit spans AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, through which I establish institutional standards and scalable documentation to deliver seamless, turnkey interiors. I thrive in collaborative, high-end environments across luxury estates, hospitality, and boutique retail. I build and mentor design teams (remote or on-site), standardize CAD templates and finish libraries, and drive procurement and fabrication with a focus on premium materials and meticulous execution. I’m dedicated to translating strategy into beautiful, durable spaces that exceed client expectations.…

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English
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Work Experience

Design Consultant at Self-Employed / Design Consultant
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provide high-level consulting for luxury residential and boutique commercial firms, supporting project lifecycle from conceptual space planning to final realization. Execute comprehensive sourcing and technical documentation of bespoke furniture, fixtures, and finishes, with a focus on custom fabrication and high-end material palettes. Direct specialized project sectors, coordinating custom signage, boutique décor, and niche fabrications to ensure cohesive turnkey interior packages.
Lead Interior Designer at FC Studio
June 1, 2012 - April 1, 2017
Sole Lead Interior Designer for a high-end architecture studio, executing full-service design-build for multi-million dollar luxury estates and bespoke hospitality projects. Directed the full FF&E lifecycle, from concept through white-glove installation, including production of intricate technical drawings for millwork and furniture programs. Led technical coordination and permitting with engineers and contractors to maintain design integrity and momentum from inception to completion.
Design Director at Design Service Professionals, PLLC
March 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021
Led architectural interior design and end-to-end delivery of a 14,000 SF Paradise Valley estate for a high-net-worth client. Built and scaled a remote interior department, establishing firm-wide standards, CAD templates, and finish libraries to ensure consistent luxury output. Directed space planning and FF&E selection, integrating architectural precision with a sophisticated aesthetic.
Senior Project Designer at Fitch Architecture
August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Collaborated as the lead interior voice within a senior leadership triad (Architect of Record/Design Director) to deliver full-service branding and interior architecture for luxury wellness and retail sectors. Authored conceptual design guidelines and brand identity decks, defining the visual and tactile language for multi-location roll-outs. Managed end-to-end project life-cycles, from initial space planning and custom millwork detailing to construction oversight and final brand integration.
Senior Interior Designer at SRA Architecture
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Senior Interior Designer delivering integrated design across retail and multi-family projects, coordinating interiors strategy and execution across locations.
Senior Interior Designer at McCarthy Nordburg
July 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Senior Interior Designer focusing on tenant improvements and corporate interior architecture, driving design development, space planning, and client coordination.
Project Designer at Transact Commercial Office Interiors
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Project Designer for corporate office interiors, delivering full design-build scope, space planning, millwork detailing, and client coordination across multiple office interiors.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

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

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