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I'm a strategic, detail-driven interior designer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK and Dubai. I excel at translating complex briefs into coherent design concepts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery. I'm currently expanding into residential-led client-side roles, leveraging luxury kitchen and living space experience from Nobilia and a focus on lifestyle-driven design delivery to create immersive client experiences.…I'm a strategic, detail-driven interior designer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK and Dubai. I excel at translating complex briefs into coherent design concepts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery. I'm currently expanding into residential-led client-side roles, leveraging luxury kitchen and living space experience from Nobilia and a focus on lifestyle-driven design delivery to create immersive client experiences.

Laibah Malik

Interior Designer, Designer, Product Designer, +5

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I'm a strategic, detail-driven interior designer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK and Dubai. I excel at translating complex briefs into coherent design concepts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery. I'm currently expanding into residential-led client-side roles, leveraging luxury kitchen and living space experience from Nobilia and a focus on lifestyle-driven design delivery to create immersive client experiences.…I'm a strategic, detail-driven interior designer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK and Dubai. I excel at translating complex briefs into coherent design concepts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery. I'm currently expanding into residential-led client-side roles, leveraging luxury kitchen and living space experience from Nobilia and a focus on lifestyle-driven design delivery to create immersive client experiences.

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I’m a strategic, detail-driven interior designer with 7+ years of experience delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the UK and Dubai. I excel at translating complex briefs into coherent design concepts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery.

I’m currently expanding into residential-led client-side roles, leveraging luxury kitchen and living space experience from Nobilia and a focus on lifestyle-driven design delivery to create immersive client experiences.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Middleweight Interior Designer at Sheila Bird Studio

January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025

End-to-end delivery for clients including Bruntwood, CBRE, and Savills, from concept to handover. Led internal and external coordination with consultants, contractors, and FF&E suppliers, ensuring delivery aligned with scope and budget. Developed detailed space plans, branded concept boards, and mood packages tailored to occupier needs. Frequently involved in client workshops, feasibility studies, and pre-lease advisory, gaining early-stage planning experience.

Project Designer at AAID, Allen architecture and interiors design, Dubai

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked directly on major design packages for clients including Qiddiya and EY, delivering concept and technical coordination under tight deadlines. Participated in early-stage bid coordination, assisting in RFP responses and design narratives for new business proposals. Supported client presentations at key milestones, helping secure stakeholder sign-off and scope alignment. Developed AI-generated visual narratives using MidJourney to support early concept stages, fast-tracking visual alignment with client expectations. Built a strong Dubai and KSA network of suppliers, contractors, and developers to support local project delivery and cost efficiency. Navigated authority processes and cultural nuances between UK and UAE construction and design expectations.

Middleweight Interior Designer at Sheila Bird Studio

January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025

End-to-end delivery for occupier clients including Bruntwood, CBRE, and Savills, from concept to handover. Led internal and external coordination with consultants, contractors, and FF&E suppliers, ensuring delivery aligned with scope and budget. Developed detailed space plans, branded concept boards, and mood packages tailored to occupier needs. Frequently involved in client workshops, feasibility studies, and pre-lease advisory, gaining early-stage planning experience.

Project Designer at AAID, Allen architecture and interiors design

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked directly on major design packages for clients including Qiddiya and EY, delivering concept and technical coordination under tight deadlines. Participated in early-stage bid coordination, assisting in RFP responses and design narratives for new business proposals. Supported client presentations at key milestones, helping secure stakeholder sign-off and scope alignment. Developed AI-generated visual narratives using MidJourney to support early concept stages, accelerating visual alignment with client expectations. Built a strong Dubai–KSA network of suppliers, contractors, and developers to support local project delivery and cost efficiency. Navigated authority processes and cultural nuances between UK and UAE construction and design expectations.

Middleweight Interior Designer at Sheila Bird Studio

February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

End-to-end delivery for occupier clients including Bruntwood, CBRE, and Savills, from concept to handover. Led internal and external coordination with consultants, contractors, and FF&E suppliers, ensuring alignment with scope and budget. Developed detailed space plans, branded concept boards, and mood packages tailored to occupier needs. Frequently involved in client workshops, feasibility studies, and pre-lease advisory, gaining early-stage planning experience.

Special Projects Designer at Nobilia

February 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025

Designed high-end luxury kitchen showrooms, residential living spaces, and commercial marketing suites, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Demonstrated a high degree of accuracy and ownership in all aspects of work, consistently exceeding client expectations. Managed multiple projects concurrently, effectively prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Utilised Excel to manage budgets and pricing, maintaining financial accuracy throughout project lifecycles.

Special Projects Designer at Nobilia

February 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025

Designed high-end luxury kitchens, residential living spaces, and commercial marketing suites, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Demonstrated a high degree of accuracy and ownership in all aspects of work, consistently exceeding client expectations. Managed multiple projects concurrently, prioritising tasks and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Utilised Excel to manage budgets and pricing, maintaining financial accuracy throughout project lifecycles. Thrived in a demanding environment, delivering exceptional results under pressure.

Special Projects Designer at Nobilia

June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Designed high-end luxury kitchen showrooms, residential living spaces, and commercial marketing suites, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Demonstrated ownership and accuracy, consistently exceeding client expectations. Managed multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Used Excel for budgeting and pricing to maintain financial accuracy.

Interior Designer at Standing Space

June 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

Analysed and extracted key information from client briefs to develop comprehensive design solutions. Created mood boards and concept schemes to establish the initial project direction, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals. Conducted full site surveys and space planning exercises to optimise spatial efficiency and functionality. Produced 3D models, visualisations, sketches, and technical drawing packages to communicate design concepts effectively. Presented design proposals to clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with project objectives. Liaised with suppliers to source FF&E and collaborated with contractors to implement value-engineered revisions. Attended sites to review project progression, address issues, and conduct snagging exercises to ensure quality standards were met.

Interior Designer at Standing Space

June 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025

Analysed and extracted key information from client briefs to develop comprehensive design solutions. Created mood boards and concept schemes to establish initial project direction, ensuring alignment with client goals. Conducted full site surveys and space planning to optimise spatial efficiency. Produced 3D models, visualisations, sketches, and technical drawing packages to communicate design concepts effectively. Presented proposals to clients, liaised with suppliers and contractors to implement FF&E and value-engineered revisions. Attended sites to review progress, address issues, and conduct snagging to ensure quality standards.

Interior Designer at Standing Space

July 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021

Analysed client briefs to develop comprehensive design solutions. Created mood boards and concept schemes to establish project direction. Conducted full site surveys and space planning to optimise functionality. Produced 3D models, visualisations, sketches, and technical drawings. Presented proposals to clients and liaised with FF&E suppliers and contractors, while supporting on-site progress and snagging.