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Hello, I’m Dawn Mc Adam, a creative interior designer with over 20 years in the industry, specializing in commercial design & build and immersive themed environments. I enjoy guiding projects from initial client briefing meetings through handover, producing presentations, technical drawings, mood boards and schedules, and turning a vision into a functional, visually stimulating space. My recent work on immersive themed environments for large water park projects in the Middle East deepened my passion for theming design. I collaborated with lighting designers, animatronics specialists and ride engineers to transport guests into playful, interactive worlds. I led a team of six, delivering interior and exterior theming across multiple zones, while managing tight deadlines and budgets. I’m now seeking a stable role with inspiring projects from inception to fruition.…Hello, I’m Dawn Mc Adam, a creative interior designer with over 20 years in the industry, specializing in commercial design & build and immersive themed environments. I enjoy guiding projects from initial client briefing meetings through handover, producing presentations, technical drawings, mood boards and schedules, and turning a vision into a functional, visually stimulating space. My recent work on immersive themed environments for large water park projects in the Middle East deepened my passion for theming design. I collaborated with lighting designers, animatronics specialists and ride engineers to transport guests into playful, interactive worlds. I led a team of six, delivering interior and exterior theming across multiple zones, while managing tight deadlines and budgets. I’m now seeking a stable role with inspiring projects from inception to fruition.

Dawn Mc Adam

Interior Designer, Designer, Set Designer, +2

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Hello, I’m Dawn Mc Adam, a creative interior designer with over 20 years in the industry, specializing in commercial design & build and immersive themed environments. I enjoy guiding projects from initial client briefing meetings through handover, producing presentations, technical drawings, mood boards and schedules, and turning a vision into a functional, visually stimulating space. My recent work on immersive themed environments for large water park projects in the Middle East deepened my passion for theming design. I collaborated with lighting designers, animatronics specialists and ride engineers to transport guests into playful, interactive worlds. I led a team of six, delivering interior and exterior theming across multiple zones, while managing tight deadlines and budgets. I’m now seeking a stable role with inspiring projects from inception to fruition.…Hello, I’m Dawn Mc Adam, a creative interior designer with over 20 years in the industry, specializing in commercial design & build and immersive themed environments. I enjoy guiding projects from initial client briefing meetings through handover, producing presentations, technical drawings, mood boards and schedules, and turning a vision into a functional, visually stimulating space. My recent work on immersive themed environments for large water park projects in the Middle East deepened my passion for theming design. I collaborated with lighting designers, animatronics specialists and ride engineers to transport guests into playful, interactive worlds. I led a team of six, delivering interior and exterior theming across multiple zones, while managing tight deadlines and budgets. I’m now seeking a stable role with inspiring projects from inception to fruition.

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Hello, I’m Dawn Mc Adam, a creative interior designer with over 20 years in the industry, specializing in commercial design & build and immersive themed environments. I enjoy guiding projects from initial client briefing meetings through handover, producing presentations, technical drawings, mood boards and schedules, and turning a vision into a functional, visually stimulating space.

My recent work on immersive themed environments for large water park projects in the Middle East deepened my passion for theming design. I collaborated with lighting designers, animatronics specialists and ride engineers to transport guests into playful, interactive worlds. I led a team of six, delivering interior and exterior theming across multiple zones, while managing tight deadlines and budgets. I’m now seeking a stable role with inspiring projects from inception to fruition.

Skills

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

V-Ray

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Development Project at Self-employed / Freelance

October 1, 2021 - Present

Over the past 18 months I have been working on the complete refurbishment of an auction property, providing surveys, feasibility studies and interior design concepts for small property developers; involved in feasibility studies and interior design concepts, includes client liaison and project delivery.

Theming Lead at Atkins Global

April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Initially hired to design the interior of the new HQ; internally recruited to the theming team for a major waterpark development in Doha, Qatar; produced themed hand sketches to communicate storytelling; led and mentored a team of six; developed immersive themed elements for the entire park across 14 retail outlets, 16 F&B outlets and 26 rides in six themed zones; delivered through RIBA stages 2-4 with a focus on guest experience, including props and landscaped environments.

Freelance Professional at Self-employed / Freelance

November 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018

Freelance professional collaborating with creative organizations and clients to deliver innovative concepts and considered design across a wider spectrum of projects; clients included Area (Senior Pitch Designer on Workday Tender) and Blue Jelly (Senior Project Designer), delivering concept design, space planning, working drawings and pitches.

Senior Pitch Designer at Blue Jelly

November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016

Client-facing, brief development; concept design and space planning; production of working drawings for construction; pitch presentation and development; overseeing projects to handover.

Senior Project Designer at Morgan Lovell

March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015

Client facing; brief taking; facilitating client workshops for understanding workplace functionality; interpretation of workplace study and time utilisation data; concept design and strategic space planning; pitch presentation and development; delegating work to a team; overseeing projects from inception to handover.

Project Designer at Peldon Rose

June 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014

Producing concept designs, space plans, mood & sample boards; pitch presentation and development; managing visualization and technical design; overseeing projects from inception to handover.

Project Designer at Denton Associates

August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012

Client-facing; brief taking; concept design and strategic space planning; worked closely with clients and project managers to ensure design excellence.