I believe well-designed solutions have a unique ability to improve our experience. Recognizing this as a responsibility, I have strived for improvement and excellence over the last 15 years in my design and project management practice. My work emphasizes context awareness, functionality, timelessness, and sustainability. With a background in interior design and interior architecture, I lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex budgets, and guide projects from concept to installation. I collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to realize design intent while ensuring safety, building codes, and brand standards.

Natália Severdia

I believe well-designed solutions have a unique ability to improve our experience. Recognizing this as a responsibility, I have strived for improvement and excellence over the last 15 years in my design and project management practice. My work emphasizes context awareness, functionality, timelessness, and sustainability. With a background in interior design and interior architecture, I lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex budgets, and guide projects from concept to installation. I collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to realize design intent while ensuring safety, building codes, and brand standards.

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I believe well-designed solutions have a unique ability to improve our experience. Recognizing this as a responsibility, I have strived for improvement and excellence over the last 15 years in my design and project management practice. My work emphasizes context awareness, functionality, timelessness, and sustainability.

With a background in interior design and interior architecture, I lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex budgets, and guide projects from concept to installation. I collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to realize design intent while ensuring safety, building codes, and brand standards.

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Work Experience

Design Principal at Worldwide Hospitality + Residential, FDG Design Group
February 1, 2024 - Present
Accelerate implementation of creative vision and design direction for projects, ensure alignment with project goals. Develop detailed project timelines and resource plans, ensuring milestones are met. Manage project budgets to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising design quality. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and building codes. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to realize design intent and maintain client satisfaction throughout the process. Monitor construction phases and anticipate risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
Senior Design and Project Manager at Tahoe Local Residential, HSH Interiors
November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024
Lead planning, organizing, and execution of interior design projects; oversee all phases from concept to execution; manage multiple projects and adjust plans to meet deadlines. Communicate progress, refine concepts with clients, and ensure high-quality output that adheres to design standards.
West Coast Design & Sales Director at Nationwide Hospitality + Commercial, OW Hospitality
July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Oversee the execution of concept development, brand standard adherence, project management, and manufacturing. Lead a design and project management team, collaborating on designs for leading hospitality and convention center clients. Monitor inter-team communication, identify new project opportunities, and maintain close relationships with operators and clients.
Senior Interior Designer at Worldwide Hospitality + Corporate Offices, EDG
April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Create concept-driven designs for luxury hospitality and tech offices; co-create master plans for global leaders; exceed brand standards by leading creative innovation while implementing brand-conscious design. Oversee all phases of the design process and maintain strong relationships with owners and management.
Interior Designer at North + Latin Americas Hospitality + Government + Education Design Atelier
September 1, 2007 - March 31, 2015
Develop visionary concepts for hotels, lobbies, student housing, and restaurants; lead all phases of the design process; ensure brand integration and code compliance; train and mentor junior designers.
Project Specialist in Property Operations at CA Hospitality Project Management, Hilton Hotels
January 1, 2005 - September 30, 2007
Manage capital renovation and maintenance projects up to $3M; develop scopes, schedules, and bid documents; review drawings; oversee implementation by contractors; ensure adherence to Hilton standards; monitor budgets and conduct project meetings; provide primary support to leadership.

Education

Interior Design and Interior Architecture Post-Graduate Studies at UC Berkeley Extension
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
M.A., Management of Travel and Tourism at Constantine University of Slovakia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
B.A., Foreign Cultures and Arts at Constantine University of Slovakia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

NCIDQ qualification exam
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other