Hello, I’m Filipa Perestrelo Leite, an FF&E interior designer with extensive experience leading hospitality and residential projects from concept to installation. I specialize in selecting finishes, sourcing FF&E and lighting, and coordinating budgets, suppliers, and on-site execution to deliver spaces that reflect a brand vision and client lifestyle. I thrive in collaborative environments, sourcing new materials at trade fairs and working with architects, engineers and contractors to bring look-and-feel proposals to life. From early briefs to final detailing, I’ve managed complex projects across Portugal and abroad, including hospitality developments for real estate investments. I enjoy building strong client relationships, keeping timelines and budgets on track, and continually exploring new suppliers to elevate spaces.

Filipa Perestrelo Leite

Hello, I’m Filipa Perestrelo Leite, an FF&E interior designer with extensive experience leading hospitality and residential projects from concept to installation. I specialize in selecting finishes, sourcing FF&E and lighting, and coordinating budgets, suppliers, and on-site execution to deliver spaces that reflect a brand vision and client lifestyle. I thrive in collaborative environments, sourcing new materials at trade fairs and working with architects, engineers and contractors to bring look-and-feel proposals to life. From early briefs to final detailing, I’ve managed complex projects across Portugal and abroad, including hospitality developments for real estate investments. I enjoy building strong client relationships, keeping timelines and budgets on track, and continually exploring new suppliers to elevate spaces.

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Hello, I’m Filipa Perestrelo Leite, an FF&E interior designer with extensive experience leading hospitality and residential projects from concept to installation. I specialize in selecting finishes, sourcing FF&E and lighting, and coordinating budgets, suppliers, and on-site execution to deliver spaces that reflect a brand vision and client lifestyle. I thrive in collaborative environments, sourcing new materials at trade fairs and working with architects, engineers and contractors to bring look-and-feel proposals to life.

From early briefs to final detailing, I’ve managed complex projects across Portugal and abroad, including hospitality developments for real estate investments. I enjoy building strong client relationships, keeping timelines and budgets on track, and continually exploring new suppliers to elevate spaces.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

FF&E Interior Designer and Project Manager at FPL - Interior Design
May 1, 2020 - Present
Lead FF&E interior design projects from concept to execution; prepare fee proposals, presentations and budgets; source and define finishing materials, FF&E and lighting; monitor the entire project execution through final installation; attend trade fairs to source new suppliers.
Suppliers & FF&E Coordinator - Interior Design Department at ATA Architects - Abdulmohsin Altheyab & Partners
May 1, 2024 - Present
Find, source and define finishing materials and FF&E selections for projects under development in Saudi Arabia (Villas, Apartments, Hotels).
Interior Designer | Senior Associate at OPTYLON KREA
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Interior design and project management for hospitality projects; budget control of FF&E; site visits; develop interior design guidelines for the new hospitality brand Ando Living for travelers seeking high-quality residences/hospitality.
Interior Architect | Project Manager | FF&E Designer at PUREZA MAGALHÃES - ARQ. E DESIGNAÇÃO DE INTERIORES
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2022
Prepare fee proposals and invoicing; manage interior design projects (hospitality, residential, commercial) across all stages for Real Estate Investments clients; coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and light designers; budget and schedule control until final installation; develop from look & feel proposal to execution.
Interior Designer at Fusion Interior Design
December 1, 2013 - October 1, 2014
Assist and support interior design projects through all stages from concept to presentation, CAD detailing and 3D visualization for private houses/clients; assist in selecting furniture, fabrics, finishes, lighting, etc.; prepare budgets and schedules; participate in supplier meetings.
Interior & Product Designer (Trainee) at INDICO
January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Professional training under Leonardo da Vinci Programme; collaboration on Ephemeral architecture, product design and furniture projects.
Interior & Product Designer (Curricular Internship) at CIMP
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007
Interior Design, Exhibition Design and POS Projects: 3D Modeling and CAD detailing.

Education

Arquitectura de Design at Faculdade de Arquitectura de Lisboa
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Short Course • Interior Design for Hotels at Domus Academy - Milan
July 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Arquitectura de Design at Faculdade de Arquitectura de Lisboa
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007
Interior Design for Hotels (Short Course) at Domus Academy Milano
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Spanish Language Course at CEL - Centro Europeu de Linguas
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Digital Workshop at ESTAL - Escola Superior de Tecnologias e Artes de Lisboa
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
IKEA Workshop - Experimenta Design at IKEA / Lisbon Biennale
September 18, 2005 - September 18, 2005
Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers at IEFP Amadora
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

A Cor Fora da Caixa
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Interior Design for Hotels (Short Course)
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Spanish Language Course
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Digital Workshop
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
IKEA Workshop - Experimenta Design
September 18, 2005 - September 18, 2005
Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
A Cor Fora da Caixa
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
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