I have over 15 years of experience and have specialised in high-end luxury retail, hotel and restaurant design with various global brands. I am confident with leading a team and happy to encourage those who are more junior to me. I have a strong capability in creating unique and bespoke concepts to suit every client's needs and enjoy facilitating the delivery of projects on site. I am a sociable spirit who enjoys travelling to new places to gain fresh visual inspiration and explore different cultures.…

Melanie Massey

I have over 15 years of experience and have specialised in high-end luxury retail, hotel and restaurant design with various global brands. I am confident with leading a team and happy to encourage those who are more junior to me. I have a strong capability in creating unique and bespoke concepts to suit every client's needs and enjoy facilitating the delivery of projects on site. I am a sociable spirit who enjoys travelling to new places to gain fresh visual inspiration and explore different cultures.…

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I have over 15 years of experience and have specialised in high-end luxury retail, hotel and restaurant design with various global brands. I am confident with leading a team and happy to encourage those who are more junior to me.
I have a strong capability in creating unique and bespoke concepts to suit every client’s needs and enjoy facilitating the delivery of projects on site. I am a sociable spirit who enjoys travelling to new places to gain fresh visual inspiration and explore different cultures.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Interior Designer - Freelance at 20.20
January 1, 2020 - November 11, 2025
Ad-hoc freelancing for 20.20; worked on design development for Aston Villa members club and concept work for a private members restaurant for Sunderland FC.
Senior Interior Designer - Freelance at Cardy Papa
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Working predominantly on an exciting and fresh concept for Galleries Lafayette Guiyang and Chongqing in China.
Senior Interior Designer at Virgile and Partners
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Part of a close-knit team; worked on concepts from the re-brand of Harvey Nichols to an intimate concept for Michelin-starred restaurant The Square; involved in all aspects of the design process, from concept to assisting on site.
Senior Interior Designer at GP Studio
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Worked on the concept of John Lewis’s new home department at the Oxford Street branch; team of two; strong 3D modelling and presentation skills.
Middleweight Interior Designer at Fouriv
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Harvey Nichols Kuwait concept; collaborated with a colleague to develop a classic luxury concept; strong 3D modelling and detail stage.
Junior Interior Designer at Brinkworth
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Worked on international brand Karen Millen; created organized packs for UK and international rollouts; site surveys nationally and internationally.
Junior Interior Designer at Rawfish
June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009
Assisted with concept development and detail drawing stages for UK menswear brands in a small creative design team.

Education

BA (Hons) Interior and Furniture Design at Dublin Institute of Technology
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
Foundation Year at Colaiste Dulaigh, Dublin
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003
Leaving Certificate (7 honours) in English, Irish, Maths, French, Italian, Geography and Art at Santa Sabina, Dublin
September 1, 1996 - May 1, 2002

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Furniture and Interior Design
September 1, 2003 - March 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    paper Galleries Lafayette, China
    Working with renowned fashion retailers, My role was to support a highly cretaive team in to imagine a new concept for the chinese market. The concept needed to be a combination of modern tech with inspiration taken from parisian architecture.…
    uniE621 Rubaiyat, Saudi Arabia
    Luxury Retailer, Rubaiyat needed a new concept for their men's department. To elevate the retail offer, the concept was married with premium services such as a tailer, barber and coffee bar. My role was concept designer and I was involved in the stages of research, concept planning, 3D design, 3D development.…
    paper Harvey Nichols, UK and Dubai
    Working on numerous concepts throughout the UK and Dubai, my role was creative lead.…
    paper Myer, Sydney
    A new interiordesign concept for the beauty floor of Myer Sydney. Drawing inspiration on the human form and it's individuality. My role in this job was to lead a creative team of designers and offer the client a new and fresh concept for their beauty floor that would set them apart from their competitors. My involvement included a pitch presentation followed by concept research, brand guidelines, planning and 3D development…
    paper Costa Coffee, Manchester Airport
    A new airport concept for the renowned coffee retailer. Inspiration was drawn from the very individual city of Manchester. My role included, initial research, creating moodboards, planning and 3D design and visualisation.…
    paper Turkish Airlines concept lounge, Istanbul
    Using iconic elements from Istanbul, we created a flowscape which informed the interiordesign concept for a premium lounge at Istanbul airport.…
    paper Harrods T5 Emporium, Heathrow Airport
    My role on this concept was to create a luxury retail experience for renowned retailer harrods. The interiordesign needed to reflect the retail experience from the main store in Knightsbridge. The offer included jewellery and watches, womenswear menswear and a food /gift offer. Each area was distinguished with a different ceiling feature along side contrasting materials.…
    paper Banks on the Weir, Sunderland FC
    A restaurant interiordesign concept creating for a Michellin starred chef in the stands of Sunderland Football Club. Created as a premium members club to enjoy the game and relax in a premium ambiance. Inspiration was drawn from James Herriot, a British legend who was a great supporter of the club. Nods of the local history of shipbuilding also became a point of interest within the space. I acted as the leaddesigner on the job. from the initial historical research to the 3D development.…