I’m Emma Maria Itu, an interior designer with a background in urban planning and procurement. I thrive on transforming spaces with speed, precision, and harmony, delivering functional yet aesthetic solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. With experience across sourcing, coordination, and on-site quality assurance, I combine hands-on procurement with design intent to ensure projects meet budget and client expectations. Fluent in English, German, and Romanian, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to bring concepts to life.

Emma Maria Itu

I’m Emma Maria Itu, an interior designer with a background in urban planning and procurement. I thrive on transforming spaces with speed, precision, and harmony, delivering functional yet aesthetic solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. With experience across sourcing, coordination, and on-site quality assurance, I combine hands-on procurement with design intent to ensure projects meet budget and client expectations. Fluent in English, German, and Romanian, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to bring concepts to life.

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I’m Emma Maria Itu, an interior designer with a background in urban planning and procurement. I thrive on transforming spaces with speed, precision, and harmony, delivering functional yet aesthetic solutions for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
With experience across sourcing, coordination, and on-site quality assurance, I combine hands-on procurement with design intent to ensure projects meet budget and client expectations. Fluent in English, German, and Romanian, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to bring concepts to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Architectural Assistant at Paspartu Design Architectural Firm
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Worked on the design of a residential project and produced high-detailed architectural drawings using AutoCad software. Conducted on-site visits to ensure quality accuracy for technical drawings. Communicated effectively and worked closely with professional architects for design solutions and their implementations.
Assistant Urban Designer at BE1 Architects
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Worked on various types of residential led projects around the UK. Developing master plans, strategic urban planning concepts and strategies, feasibility studies, design and access statements and design codes. Corresponded with clients via email or calls, compiled and produced documents and sent required papers to appropriate parties.
Interior Designer and Purchasing Specialist at Zacaria
October 1, 2024 - November 2, 2025
Produced detailed 2D/3D renderings for residential and hospitality interiors, including custom bar designs. Sourced and negotiated with suppliers, securing quality materials within budget. Developed procurement plans aligned with project needs, optimising cost-efficiency. Presented concepts to clients and team s, ensuring design alignm ent and approval. Balanced design vision with practical delivery, enhancing project workflow.

Education

MSc Urban Regeneration at The Bartlett School of Planning, UCL
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
BA (Hons) Architecture and Urban Planning at Newcastle University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Natural Science – Bilingual English at Gheorghe Lazar National College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Diskill interior design online-course
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment
    paper Interior Design Portfolio
    some of my work for this year