Şebnem Sezgin

Available to hire

Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Community Member & Freelance Designer at ANKARA AKS
June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Freelance design projects, concept development, and coordination with clients; focus on interior design and environmental design tasks.
Intern & Junior Interior Architect at DZINE Design and Consultancy
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Internship involving 3D visualization, rendering, concept and technical drawings, and client meetings for interior projects.
Intern & Junior Interior Architect at Hazeri Interior Design
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Furniture design drawings, production details, three-dimensional visualization, rendering, and client meetings.
Junior Interior Architect at STUDIO 26
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Private villa project: technical drawings, concept designs, 3D visualization, rendering, and client meetings; strategic design process management and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Interior Architect at NERGİZ DECORATION INC. / DAFADOOR
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Contributed to interior implementation of high-security diplomatic projects, including custom furniture production for US Embassy buildings; prepared detailed shop drawings and coordinated fabrication from design to on-site delivery; assessed and approved contractor submittals.
Interior Architect at ANIDRID Design
June 1, 2025 - Present
Preparing detailed specification documents covering materials, finishes, dimensions, and performance standards for hospitality and residential projects; developing 3D models and technical drawings; contributing to branding and product design; cross-border collaboration with Italy, India, and USA.
Executive Advisor (Project Development & Management) at Yoldaş Bio Architecture Studio
June 1, 2024 - Present
Project development and management; executive advisory on algae-based IoT and HCI interaction and architectural integration; research on sustainable and biodegradable materials; exploration of bio-architecture, adaptive environments, and sustainability practices; designing exhibition elements with spatial layouts, interactive displays, and lighting concepts tailored to client needs.
Freelance Designer at Ankara AKS
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Community member and freelance designer contributing to design projects and collaborations.
Junior Interior Architect at Studio 26
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Technical drawings and concept designs for private villa projects; 3D visualization, rendering, and client meetings.
Community Member & Freelance Designer at Ankara Arts
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Community member and freelance designer, engaged in freelance design tasks and collaborations with creative industries.
Intern & Junior Interior Architect at DZINEDesign & Consultancy
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Intern & Junior Interior Architect; hotel projects concept development, technical drawings, 3D visualization, and client meetings.
Interior Architect at Nergiz Decoration Inc. / Dafadoor
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Contributed to high-security diplomatic projects; produced furniture design details, shop drawings, 3D renderings; on-site construction coordination.
Interior Architect at Anidride Design
June 1, 2025 - Present
Preparing detailed specification documents; developing 3D models and technical drawings; contributing to branding and product design; cross-border collaboration with Italy, India, and USA.
Community Member & Freelance Designer at ANKARA AKS
June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Contributed to community design projects and freelance work, supporting concept development and visual communication within a collaborative design environment.
Intern & Junior Interior Architect at DZINE Design and Consultancy
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Supported intern and junior interior architecture tasks, including concept development, drawings, 3D visualization, rendering, and client meetings.
Intern & Junior Interior Architect at AZER I Interior Design
November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Private house projects; construction site coordination; technical drawings for furniture design; manufacturing–production details; 3D visualization and client meetings.
Interior Architect at NERGIZ DECORATION INC. / DAFADOO R
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Contributed to high-value projects including private villas and other interiors; produced technical drawings and coordinated with fabrication teams.
Interior Architect at ANID RID E DESIGN
June 1, 2025 - Present
Preparing detailed specification documents; developing 3D models and technical drawings; supporting branding and product design; coordinating cross-border collaboration with Italy, India, and the USA.
Intern & Junior Interior Architect at HAZER Interior Design
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Technical drawings of furniture design and manufacturing; 3D visualization, rendering and client meetings.
Interior Architect at NER GIZ DECORATION INC. / DAFADOOR
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Contributed to interior implementation of high-security diplomatic projects; custom furniture production for U.S. Embassy buildings; prepared detailed shop drawings; coordinated fabrication.
Interior Architect at AN ID RID E D ESIG N
June 1, 2025 - Present
Preparing detailed specification documents; developing 3D models and technical drawings; supporting branding and product design; cross-border collaboration with Italy, India, and the USA.

Education

Executive Education: Architectural Imagination at Harvard University Graduate School of Design
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Executive Education Certificate at Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Executive Education: Architectural Imagination (ENG) at Harvard University Graduate School of Design
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
High School Diploma at Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Executive Education at Harvard University Graduate School of Design
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
High School Diploma at Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

Nature Inspired Sustainable Solutions Program
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Passive House Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Sustainable Architecture Certifications
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Passive House Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Nature-Inspired Sustainable Solutions Program
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Sustainability and Passive House Systems Program
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (ENG)
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019
IELTS (C1/CILS) and B2 English Language Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Italian Language Proficiency Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Nature Inspired Sustainable Solutions Program
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Sustainability & Passive House Program
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
IELTS English Language Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Italian Language Proficiency Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
AutoCAD
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
SketchUp
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
3D Visualization Training Program
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Executive Education Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality