Siying Xu

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Designer at J.C. Studio
July 1, 2023 - Present
Developed the studio in collaboration with a close associate, overseeing operations from inception to final delivery. Took full responsibility for all stages of the design process, from initial concept presentations to refining and deepening these concepts. Played a key role in the final implementation phase, coordinating communication between construction teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure design integrity and on-time delivery.
Intermediate Interior Designer at Kokaistudios
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Actively participated in the early stages of project design, defining design direction and planning spatial layouts. Advanced concept deepening by refining models and creating visual representations, including detailed construction drawings (plans, elevations/sections, floor details, ceiling details, wall details and millwork details). Facilitated smooth collaboration among general contractors, suppliers, and clients during the project implementation phase.
Intermediate Interior Designer at Red Design
October 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Assisted in initial project design stages, setting design direction and strategizing layout plans. Contributed to the concept-deepening phase by enhancing models and developing renderings, and drafted comprehensive construction drawings. Coordinated communications between construction teams, suppliers, and clients during the final project phase.
Interior Designer at Red Design
August 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Shaped the design vision in early project stages, drafted layout plans, and led concept development with high-quality renderings. Created detailed blueprints during plan development and coordinated communication between construction teams, suppliers, and clients through project completion.

Education

Master’s Degree in International management and design innovation at The University of Glasgow, UK
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture and Design (Commendation) at Nottingham Trent University, UK
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design (GPA: 2.35/4.0) at Shanghai Normal University, China
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

Chinese Zither Level 10
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Other