I am Dawn Ionascu, a Senior Interior Designer/ Technician with over 15 years of industry experience. I specialise in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects, producing Stage 4 construction details suitable for tender quotes and on-site construction. I am proficient in translating briefs into bold concepts and precise presentations, and I excel at producing clear Stage 4 packs that inform tendering and build. I am a strong communicator who builds productive relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers. I pay close attention to ergonomics, accessibility, FF&E, finishes and hardware, and I enjoy problem solving to create memorable, well-crafted spaces.

Dawn Ionascu

I am Dawn Ionascu, a Senior Interior Designer/ Technician with over 15 years of industry experience. I specialise in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects, producing Stage 4 construction details suitable for tender quotes and on-site construction. I am proficient in translating briefs into bold concepts and precise presentations, and I excel at producing clear Stage 4 packs that inform tendering and build. I am a strong communicator who builds productive relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers. I pay close attention to ergonomics, accessibility, FF&E, finishes and hardware, and I enjoy problem solving to create memorable, well-crafted spaces.

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I am Dawn Ionascu, a Senior Interior Designer/ Technician with over 15 years of industry experience. I specialise in high-end hospitality, commercial, and residential projects, producing Stage 4 construction details suitable for tender quotes and on-site construction. I am proficient in translating briefs into bold concepts and precise presentations, and I excel at producing clear Stage 4 packs that inform tendering and build. I am a strong communicator who builds productive relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers. I pay close attention to ergonomics, accessibility, FF&E, finishes and hardware, and I enjoy problem solving to create memorable, well-crafted spaces.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Interior Designer & Documentor at DHI Design
September 1, 2022 - Present
Working across concept presentations to Stage 4 technical drawing packs; overseeing site and dealing with RFIs. Collaborating with various studios on high-end hospitality, residential and heritage properties.
Interior Designer at Hunt & Design Pty Ltd
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Worked on high-end residential projects in Sydney including heritage conversions and Class 2 Unit developments.
Interior Designer at Rachel Mclane Studio
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Led a variety of hospitality projects including restaurants, hotels, and leisure spa & F&B.
Interior Designer at DHI Design
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2017
Residential projects; kitchen extensions, barn conversions, F&B.
Designer at The Patterson Group
November 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Office & corporate projects; heritage.
Designer at WHO Interior Archi’
June 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
The Bond, Hickson Rd - Cutting edge corporate new build.
Interior Designer at The Patterson Group
November 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Office and corporate projects in Sydney with heritage considerations.
Interior Designer at WHO Interior Archi’
June 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Surry Hills-based corporate new-build projects; notable work on The Bond, Hickson Rd.

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Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services