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I am a creative, competent and confident Interior designer with extensive experience on major projects across diverse portfolios. I excel at translating concepts into functional spaces, balancing aesthetics with practical constraints and collaborating with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. In parallel with interior design, I helped grow our family wedding planning business for seven years as an events designer, planner and salesperson. That role sharpened my ability to craft unforgettable experiences, manage multiple tasks, and deliver fresh, innovative ideas from concept to execution.…I am a creative, competent and confident Interior designer with extensive experience on major projects across diverse portfolios. I excel at translating concepts into functional spaces, balancing aesthetics with practical constraints and collaborating with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. In parallel with interior design, I helped grow our family wedding planning business for seven years as an events designer, planner and salesperson. That role sharpened my ability to craft unforgettable experiences, manage multiple tasks, and deliver fresh, innovative ideas from concept to execution.

Rayya Shaar

Interior Designer, Creative Director, Project Manager, +2

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I am a creative, competent and confident Interior designer with extensive experience on major projects across diverse portfolios. I excel at translating concepts into functional spaces, balancing aesthetics with practical constraints and collaborating with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. In parallel with interior design, I helped grow our family wedding planning business for seven years as an events designer, planner and salesperson. That role sharpened my ability to craft unforgettable experiences, manage multiple tasks, and deliver fresh, innovative ideas from concept to execution.…I am a creative, competent and confident Interior designer with extensive experience on major projects across diverse portfolios. I excel at translating concepts into functional spaces, balancing aesthetics with practical constraints and collaborating with consultants, contractors, and suppliers. In parallel with interior design, I helped grow our family wedding planning business for seven years as an events designer, planner and salesperson. That role sharpened my ability to craft unforgettable experiences, manage multiple tasks, and deliver fresh, innovative ideas from concept to execution.

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I am a creative, competent and confident Interior designer with extensive experience on major projects across diverse portfolios. I excel at translating concepts into functional spaces, balancing aesthetics with practical constraints and collaborating with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

In parallel with interior design, I helped grow our family wedding planning business for seven years as an events designer, planner and salesperson. That role sharpened my ability to craft unforgettable experiences, manage multiple tasks, and deliver fresh, innovative ideas from concept to execution.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder Creative Director at Atelier Rayya Shaar

November 1, 2018 - Present

From concept to delivery, I lead client meetings, design development, and coordination across consultants and contractors. I prepare site measurements, review initial drawings, and develop layout options. In the schematic design phase I visualize spaces with color schemes, FF&E, 3D renderings and mood boards; in design development I produce working drawings, space plans, and detailed joinery; during final drawings I coordinate MEP, elevations, finish schedules and furniture details. I manage budgets, supplier selection, procurement, installation, and site supervision to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Head of Interior Design / Sales at The Platinum House LLC

October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018

Led a design team, developed concept designs and realistic renderings, managed project scope, procurement, and FF&E. Coordinated with clients, operators and consultants; produced schedules, budgets, and technical details; supervised installation and site progress; delivered projects across residential, commercial, contract and hospitality sectors; generated weekly reports.

Senior Interior Designer and FF&E Specialist - Sales at Finasi LLC

November 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

Designed aesthetic and functional spaces for commercial, residential, and retail projects. Led FF&E selection, procurement, and installation; prepared mood boards and technical specifications; contributed to sales and client liaison; ensured projects met deadlines and contract requirements.

Interior Designer - Kitchen and Wardrobe Specialist - Sales at Cherfan Design

August 1, 2012 - March 1, 2014

Designed kitchens and wardrobes, created technical specs and drawings, supervised factory production and on-site installation; collaborated with clients to tailor solutions within space and budget; managed FF&E and sales processes.

Events Planner and Wedding Designer/Planner at Shaar Events

March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2014

As part of the family business, I designed and planned weddings from concept to execution. I met clients, helped set themes, selected venues, designed tables and decorations, coordinated with vendors, musicians, lighting and logistics to deliver dream weddings.