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ELIF YILMAZ

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Interior designer and architect with 6+ years of experience mainly in hospitality and commercial spaces.

About

Interior designer and architect with 6+ years of experience mainly in hospitality and commercial spaces. I focus on concept, spatial quality, and materiality, with an interest in creating spaces that feel cohesive and intentional.

My background includes work in urban design, lighting, furniture, and interiors, which shapes a broader way of thinking about design. I manage projects independently from concept to completion, and I’m confident working with clients and teams while maintaining a strong design direction throughout the process.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • PortugueseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 5 roles

Freelance Interior Designer · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Leading hospitality and interior design projects from concept to site; developing layouts, moodboards, and material strategies; producing technical drawings and 3D visuals; preparing FFE lists and BOQs for budgeting and procurement; coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and clients; managing on-site decisions and design adaptations

Interior Designer · Vida Plena Hospitality GroupJan 2022 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led interior design for hospitality projects including restaurants and residential concepts in close collaboration with the CEO; developed design concepts, layouts, and full material specifications; produced technical drawing packages for tender and execution; coordinated closely with contractors, suppliers, and project managers on site; managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines

Interior Designer · Famo Office FurnitureJan 2018 – Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Designed and delivered commercial interiors; contributed to large-scale international projects across Europe and the Middle East, working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse client profiles; developed layouts, technical drawings, and bespoke furniture solutions; coordinated between design, production, and clients; worked on workplace and commercial design projects

Architect · Vendo Office FurnitureJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Architect · ONOFF Lighting Design & ConsultancyJan 2015 – Jan 2015 · 1 mo

Education· 5

MSc Architectural Design · Istanbul Technical University2015 – 2017
Erasmus Exchange Master of Architecture · Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)2015 – 2016
Erasmus Exchange Master of Architecture · Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands)2012 – 2013
Erasmus Exchange Internship · S.MEB Architecture & Urban Design (Portugal)2013

Certifications and awards

Arkitera Architecture Travelling Scholarship / Smart Cities2030 – 2026
Istanbul Design Biennial Workshop Participation2030 – 2026

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