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I'm Dare Owobayi, a passionate interior designer and space planner based in Abuja. I translate client briefs into functional, stylish spaces for residential and commercial projects, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization.\n\nOver the past four years, I've led design teams, supervised site execution, and managed budgets from concept to installation, always balancing aesthetics with practicality and client goals.…I'm Dare Owobayi, a passionate interior designer and space planner based in Abuja. I translate client briefs into functional, stylish spaces for residential and commercial projects, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization.\n\nOver the past four years, I've led design teams, supervised site execution, and managed budgets from concept to installation, always balancing aesthetics with practicality and client goals.

Dare Owobayi

Interior Designer, 3D Designer, Designer, +7

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I'm Dare Owobayi, a passionate interior designer and space planner based in Abuja. I translate client briefs into functional, stylish spaces for residential and commercial projects, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization.\n\nOver the past four years, I've led design teams, supervised site execution, and managed budgets from concept to installation, always balancing aesthetics with practicality and client goals.…I'm Dare Owobayi, a passionate interior designer and space planner based in Abuja. I translate client briefs into functional, stylish spaces for residential and commercial projects, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization.\n\nOver the past four years, I've led design teams, supervised site execution, and managed budgets from concept to installation, always balancing aesthetics with practicality and client goals.

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I’m Dare Owobayi, a passionate interior designer and space planner based in Abuja. I translate client briefs into functional, stylish spaces for residential and commercial projects, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization.\n\nOver the past four years, I’ve led design teams, supervised site execution, and managed budgets from concept to installation, always balancing aesthetics with practicality and client goals.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Yoruba

Advanced

Work Experience

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Youth Service Corps at National Youth Service Corps

January 1, 2022 - Present

Participated in national service programs as part of the NYSC scheme.

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.

Graphic Designer

September 1, 2016 - Present

Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company branding, and websites; created visual concepts to communicate ideas that inform and captivate audiences; managed multiple projects with tight deadlines; designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters; maintained up-to-date knowledge of design trends.

Video Editor at JKCC Computer Centre

August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016

Created video content for a variety of clients including corporate video editors and entertainment industry professionals; edited raw footage into cohesive narratives; organized and archived media assets; collaborated with producers, directors and other creatives on projects to ensure desired results.

Video Creator at Self-employed

March 1, 2015 - Present

Created storyboards and scripts for video projects; developed creative concepts and approaches to video production; edited videos using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other software; integrated graphics, music, voiceovers and effects; collaborated with producers and creatives to achieve desired results.