Hello, I’m Dare Owobayi, a Nigerian interior designer and space planner with over four years of experience delivering residential and commercial projects in Abuja. I translate client briefs into detailed floor plans, renderings, and finished spaces using AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization to bring concepts to life. Beyond design, I lead teams, coordinate with vendors, and manage budgets to maintain design quality. I enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to balance aesthetics with practicality, ensuring projects meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

Dare Owobayi

Hello, I’m Dare Owobayi, a Nigerian interior designer and space planner with over four years of experience delivering residential and commercial projects in Abuja. I translate client briefs into detailed floor plans, renderings, and finished spaces using AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization to bring concepts to life. Beyond design, I lead teams, coordinate with vendors, and manage budgets to maintain design quality. I enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to balance aesthetics with practicality, ensuring projects meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

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Hello, I’m Dare Owobayi, a Nigerian interior designer and space planner with over four years of experience delivering residential and commercial projects in Abuja. I translate client briefs into detailed floor plans, renderings, and finished spaces using AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization to bring concepts to life.

Beyond design, I lead teams, coordinate with vendors, and manage budgets to maintain design quality. I enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to balance aesthetics with practicality, ensuring projects meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Advanced

Work Experience

Manager in Charge at Wobazy Home Designs, Abuja
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managed residential design projects from brief to handover, overseeing timelines, budgets, and quality at each stage. Led a team of designers, providing feedback, setting workflow standards, and resolving site or client issues. Coordinated with vendors to source furniture, materials, and finishes within client budget constraints. Recruited and onboarded new team members, and handled performance reviews and day-to-day team management.
Space Planner at Wobazy Home Designs, Abuja
February 1, 2025 - Present
Produced space plans optimizing furniture placement, traffic flow, and usable floor area based on client requirements. Worked alongside designers to develop floor plans and 3D models using CAD software. Conducted site visits to assess dimensions, structural constraints, and design feasibility. Presented design concepts to clients, incorporated feedback, and revised plans to final approval.
Site Supervisor at Manzaj Interior, Abuja
February 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Supervised daily site operations across interior fit-out projects, tracking progress against schedules and quality benchmarks. Enforced health and safety protocols on-site and addressed compliance issues as they arose. Served as the main point of contact between clients and the project team, translating client requirements into site-level instructions. Organized team workflows and task assignments to keep projects on time and within budget.
3D Interior Designer at VADD Architect, Abuja
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for residential and commercial spaces. Developed professional presentations to communicate design intent to clients and project stakeholders. Applied natural and artificial lighting strategies in 3D models to demonstrate spatial character and atmosphere. Researched materials, finishes, and products to incorporate into design proposals. Collaborated with architects, engineers, and builders to coordinate design with structural and technical requirements.
Interior Designer at Stana Interior, Abuja
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Worked directly with clients to define design preferences, scope, and budget before each project. Selected furniture, fabrics, and finishes to match client specifications and project constraints. Developed color schemes, lighting plans, and mood boards to guide design direction. Managed multiple active projects concurrently, maintaining client deadlines and quality standards. Produced material boards, specification binders, and cost estimates for client presentation and construction reference. Sourced products from vendors at competitive prices while maintaining design and quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Geophysics at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Qualifications

General HSE Level 1 & 2
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026
Data Analysis Training
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment