I am a high-end residential and hospitality interior designer with over 20 years of experience, based in Los Angeles. I specialize in luxury residential and hospitality projects, and I enjoy involvement in all facets of the interior design process from concept development through completion. I am a motivated team player with strong leadership and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, conducting research, presenting designs to clients, and coordinating scheduling and design development.

Susan Cohen

I am a high-end residential and hospitality interior designer with over 20 years of experience, based in Los Angeles. I specialize in luxury residential and hospitality projects, and I enjoy involvement in all facets of the interior design process from concept development through completion. I am a motivated team player with strong leadership and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, conducting research, presenting designs to clients, and coordinating scheduling and design development.

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I am a high-end residential and hospitality interior designer with over 20 years of experience, based in Los Angeles. I specialize in luxury residential and hospitality projects, and I enjoy involvement in all facets of the interior design process from concept development through completion.
I am a motivated team player with strong leadership and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, conducting research, presenting designs to clients, and coordinating scheduling and design development.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant at Susan Cohen Interior Planning and Design
September 1, 2012 - Present
Current consultant providing interior planning and design services for high-end residential and hospitality projects, with a portfolio including Bel-Air, West Hollywood, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, Los Feliz, and luxury hospitality spaces. Responsibilities include research, client presentations, project scheduling and design development.
Design Associate and Sales at William Sonoma
June 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
In charge of sales and design coordination in the Furniture Department, supporting luxury home furnishings through design input and client interactions.
Design Associate at Von Hemert Interiors
April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
In charge of design concept, presentations, creating concepts for various residential and hospitality projects; preparing specification documents, selecting finishes and furnishings; communicating with clients, purchasing and overseeing the design progress at every stage.
Senior Interior Designer at Dennis Reedy Design
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Senior Interior Designer; preparing color boards, selecting finishes, furnishings, lighting, floor and wall coverings; design sketches for floor medallion, lighting, wall and ceiling treatments; preparing specification books; ordering and overseeing production; coordinating delivery and installation.
Senior Interior Designer at Kay Lang & Associates
September 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010
In charge of preparing schemes for various projects; color materials and presentation boards; preparing specification books; selecting furnishings and finishes. Projects included Mandarin City Center, MGM Legends Hotels (Dubai), Garden Walk Hotels (Anaheim), Disney Ritz-Carlton (Florida).
Interior Designer at Bitton Design Group
September 1, 2006 - February 1, 2008
Interior Designer In Charge; assisted senior designers; prepared specification books; purchasing and processing all orders; expediting and overseeing installation; preparing presentation boards. Projects included Elephant Bar, Bandit’s BBQ, Sharky’s Mexican Grill.
Project Manager - Purchasing Agent at Higgins Purchasing Group
November 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Project Manager and Purchasing Agent; purchasing and processing all orders, expediting and overseeing installations; communicating with vendors to ensure orders align with designer specifications; preparing presentation boards for typical rooms, lobbies and public areas.
Interior Designer at Yates, Silverman, Inc.
July 1, 1990 - November 30, 1993
Interior Designer; assisted on complete projects; specified furniture finishes, color boards; prepared full set of working drawings; worked on hotels, public areas, restaurants, casinos (Taj Mahal, Excalibur, Primadonna).
Sales Associate and Design Coordinator at Williams-Sonoma
June 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
In charge of sales and design coordination in the Furniture Department; collaborated with clients to select furnishings and finishes, and supported showroom design.
Senior Interior Designer at Kay Lang and Associates
September 1, 2008 - January 31, 2010
In charge of preparing schemes; color and material boards; presentation boards; prepared specification books; selecting furnishings and finishes; projects included Mandarin City Center, MGM Legends Hotels (Dubai), Garden Walk Hotels (Anaheim), Disney Ritz Carlton (Florida).

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design at University of California Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Associated Arts Degree in Interior Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Certification: Computer Aided Design at Los Angeles City College
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
Associated Arts Degree in Interior Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026
CAD Certification at Los Angeles City College
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Qualifications

Computer Aided Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Industry Experience

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