I am Sarita Manglani Dhanani, a dedicated interior designer with extensive hands-on experience designing residential and commercial spaces, fixtures for retail environments, and coordinating complex projects across design, production, procurement, and installation teams. I thrive on turning client requirements into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces and enjoy collaborating with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Based in Amstetten, Austria, I have a proven track record of delivering designs on time and within budget, while continuously expanding my skills in AutoCAD, 3D rendering, and project management to meet evolving client needs.

Sarita Manglani Dhanani

I am Sarita Manglani Dhanani, a dedicated interior designer with extensive hands-on experience designing residential and commercial spaces, fixtures for retail environments, and coordinating complex projects across design, production, procurement, and installation teams. I thrive on turning client requirements into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces and enjoy collaborating with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Based in Amstetten, Austria, I have a proven track record of delivering designs on time and within budget, while continuously expanding my skills in AutoCAD, 3D rendering, and project management to meet evolving client needs.

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I am Sarita Manglani Dhanani, a dedicated interior designer with extensive hands-on experience designing residential and commercial spaces, fixtures for retail environments, and coordinating complex projects across design, production, procurement, and installation teams. I thrive on turning client requirements into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces and enjoy collaborating with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

Based in Amstetten, Austria, I have a proven track record of delivering designs on time and within budget, while continuously expanding my skills in AutoCAD, 3D rendering, and project management to meet evolving client needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Engineer at Umdasch The Store Makers
August 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated with design, production, procurement, and installation teams to deliver custom retail fixtures and store layouts according to specifications, schedule, and budget. Prepared and reviewed technical drawings, shop drawings, and production documentation; monitored timelines and milestones; maintained BOMs, technical specifications, and change-management records; prepared layouts and BOQs per client requirements; participated in technical meetings with project teams and clients to clarify requirements and support project development; assisted in cost estimation, resource planning, and scheduling to optimize project efficiency.
Interior Designer (Intern) at SEF Engineering LLC
July 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Made 3D renders and production drawings per client brief; took site measurements and site photos to prepare site drawings and set-out plans; updated client drawings based on site measurements while preserving design intent; monitored site progress and prepared reports; supervised sub-subcontractors, provided production drawings to suppliers, prepared drawings for authority approvals, supported procurement with drawings and quantities, participated in site inspections, acted as main point of contact for internal teams, and attended client meetings on site.
Interior Designer at Avatar Interiors LLC
October 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Operated computer applications for initial and final designs; created interior design sketches per client requirements; developed and presented design concepts using color boards and presentations; reflected overall space planning; worked with principal designer to select fabrics and furnishings; managed design projects from inception to completion; coordinated with production teams to ensure feasible implementations.
Interior Designer (Restricted)
July 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Classification: Restricted Interior Designer from July 2022 to February 2024. Responsibilities included designing residential and commercial spaces, coordinating with production and procurement teams, and ensuring client deadlines were met.
Project Engineer
August 1, 2024 - Present
Current role involving coordination with design, production, procurement, and installation teams to ensure projects are delivered according to specifications, schedule, and budget. Prepare and review technical drawings, shop drawings, and production documentation for custom retail fixtures and store layouts. Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Maintain project documentation, including BOMs, technical specifications, and change management records. Prepare layouts and BOQs for store layouts as per clients’ requirements. Participate in technical meetings with project teams and clients to clarify requirements and support project development. Assist in cost estimation, resource planning, and scheduling to optimize project efficiency.
Interior Designer
July 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024
Crafted interior design proposals and collaborated with clients to plan and execute residential and commercial spaces. Managed design projects end-to-end, coordinating with production and purchasing teams to ensure practical and timely delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design at Manipal University, Dubai – UAE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Interior Design at Manipal University, Dubai – UAE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Interior Design at Manipal University, Dubai – UAE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Other