I am an interior designer and architect with 4+ years of professional experience delivering end-to-end interior design solutions for residential and commercial projects within luxury showroom and design studio environments. I have a strong client-facing and sales background, a passion for transforming spaces with thoughtful, elevated design, and I am excited to contribute my design, technical and customer-focused skills to the New Zealand market.…

Noelia Zabala

I am an interior designer and architect with 4+ years of professional experience delivering end-to-end interior design solutions for residential and commercial projects within luxury showroom and design studio environments. I have a strong client-facing and sales background, a passion for transforming spaces with thoughtful, elevated design, and I am excited to contribute my design, technical and customer-focused skills to the New Zealand market.…

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I am an interior designer and architect with 4+ years of professional experience delivering end-to-end interior design solutions for residential and commercial projects within luxury showroom and design studio environments.

I have a strong client-facing and sales background, a passion for transforming spaces with thoughtful, elevated design, and I am excited to contribute my design, technical and customer-focused skills to the New Zealand market.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Interior Designer at VANDERBILDT DECO
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Led bespoke furniture and interior design solutions for retail and architectural clients. Supervised furniture manufacturing to ensure design intent and material quality. Selected fabrics, timbers, stones and finishes aligned with client briefs. Prepared detailed presentation documents and visual material for clients. Managed post-sale follow-ups and issue resolution.
Interior Designer at FONTENLA FURNITURE
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Managed luxury residential and commercial interior projects from brief to completion. Created full concept presentations including layouts, 3D renders and finish schedules. Led client consultations and maintained long-term relationships. Oversaw the full sales cycle: briefing, quoting, production and delivery. Ensured showroom displays met premium brand and visual standards. Proactively generated leads and supported sales targets.
Interior Designer at GINEVRA
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Delivered tailored design proposals for residential spaces. Held in-store presentations with clients to review project concepts. Coordinated deliveries and installations to meet project deadlines.
Architect / Interior Designer at ARYA Architecture and Design
May 1, 2023 - Present
Develop detailed architectural and interior documentation. Produce construction drawings, layouts and 3D visualisations. Prepare client-ready presentation material and project portfolios. Collaborate remotely to ensure accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
Architectural Designer at Fletchers Building Cafe (Compass Group)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to interior and architectural documentation and design for cafe projects, supporting documentation and project coordination.
Interior Design Freelancer at Self-Employed / Auckland, NZ
October 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver small-scale residential interior design projects for NZ clients. Take client briefs and develop concepts, layouts and finish recommendations. Prepare clear presentation material and manage client communication.
Interior Designer / Sales Consultant at Fontenla Furniture
November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Managed luxury residential and commercial interior projects from brief to completion. Created full concept presentations including layouts, 3D renders and finish schedules. Led client consultations and maintained long-term relationships. Oversaw the full sales cycle: briefing, quoting, production and delivery. Ensured showroom displays met premium brand and visual standards. Proactively generated leads and supported sales targets.
Interior Designer at VANDERBILDT DECO
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Led bespoke furniture and interior design solutions for retail and architectural clients. Supervised furniture manufacturing to ensure design intent and material quality. Selected fabrics, timbers, stones and finishes aligned with client briefs. Prepared detailed presentation documents and visual material for clients. Managed post-sale follow-ups and issue resolution.
Architect / Interior Designer at Fletchers Building Cafe (Compass Group)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop detailed architectural and interior documentation. Produce construction drawings, layouts and 3D visualisations. Prepare client-ready presentation material and project portfolios. Collaborate remotely to ensure accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
Interior Design Freelancer at Interior Design Freelancer
October 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver small-scale residential interior design projects for NZ clients. Take client briefs and develop concepts, layouts and finish recommendations. Prepare clear presentation material and manage client communication.
Interior Designer at Vanderbilt Deco
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Led bespoke furniture and interior design solutions for retail and architectural clients; supervised manufacturing; selected fabrics and finishes; prepared presentation materials; managed post-sale follow-ups.
Architectural & Interior Documentation Specialist at ARYA Architecture and Design
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed detailed architectural and interior documentation; produced construction drawings, layouts and 3D visualisations; prepared client-ready portfolios; collaborated remotely to ensure quality.
Interior Design Freelancer at Self-employed (Auckland, NZ)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered small-scale residential interior design projects for NZ clients; took briefs, developed concepts and layouts; prepared presentation material and managed client communication.
Interior Designer at Fletchers Building Cafe (Compass Group)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered interior design services for cafe spaces; ensured showroom displays met premium brand visuals and project timelines.
Architectural & Interior Designer at ARYA Architecture and Design
May 1, 2023 - Present
Develop detailed architectural and interior documentation. Produce construction drawings, layouts and 3D visualisations. Prepare client-ready presentation material and project portfolios. Collaborate remotely to ensure accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
Interior Design Freelancer at Self-employed / Auckland NZ
October 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver small-scale residential interior design projects for NZ clients. Take client briefs and develop concepts, layouts and finish recommendations. Prepare clear presentation material and manage client communication.
Interior Designer / Design Consultant at GINEVRA
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Delivered tailored design proposals for residential spaces. Held in-store presentations with clients to review project concepts. Coordinated deliveries and installations to meet project deadlines.
Architectural Designer at ARYA Architecture and Design
May 1, 2023 - Present
Develop detailed architectural and interior documentation. Produce construction drawings, layouts and 3D visualisations. Prepare client-ready presentation material and project portfolios. Collaborate remotely to ensure accuracy and high-quality deliverables.
Interior Designer (Freelancer) at Self-employed – Auckland, NZ
October 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver small-scale residential interior design projects for NZ clients. Take client briefs and develop concepts, layouts and finish recommendations. Prepare clear presentation material and manage client communication.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at University of Cordoba - Argentina
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course at Aguas de la Cañada - Design School - Argentina
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Cordoba
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course at Aguas de la Cañada - Design School - Argentina
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Interior Design Diploma at The Interior Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Córdoba
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course (1-year extension) at Aguas de la Cañada - Design School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Cordoba
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course at Aguas de la Cañada - Design School - Argentina
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Cordoba
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course at Aguas de la Cañada - Design School - Argentina
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Interior Design Diploma at The Interior Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

Interior Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Graphic Design Course (1-year extension)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Interior Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Bachelor of Architecture
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Graphic Design Course
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Interior Design Diploma
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level