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I’m Thanaa Helmi, a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with a decade of experience shaping spaces across the UAE and Syria. I currently lead a multidisciplinary team at Octa Development, guiding 12+ live projects from concept through delivery while maintaining strong client relationships. I’m passionate about turning briefs into spaces that are both functional and visually compelling, delivering on time and within budget. Over the years I’ve helped firms achieve high client satisfaction, 100% project approvals in some portfolios, and recognition such as the 2025 Construction Innovation Award and Architecture Leaders Award. I thrive in collaborative environments, optimize FF&E budgets up to AED 2M, and drive design integrity and code compliance across projects.…I’m Thanaa Helmi, a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with a decade of experience shaping spaces across the UAE and Syria. I currently lead a multidisciplinary team at Octa Development, guiding 12+ live projects from concept through delivery while maintaining strong client relationships. I’m passionate about turning briefs into spaces that are both functional and visually compelling, delivering on time and within budget. Over the years I’ve helped firms achieve high client satisfaction, 100% project approvals in some portfolios, and recognition such as the 2025 Construction Innovation Award and Architecture Leaders Award. I thrive in collaborative environments, optimize FF&E budgets up to AED 2M, and drive design integrity and code compliance across projects.

Thanaa Helmi

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I’m Thanaa Helmi, a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with a decade of experience shaping spaces across the UAE and Syria. I currently lead a multidisciplinary team at Octa Development, guiding 12+ live projects from concept through delivery while maintaining strong client relationships. I’m passionate about turning briefs into spaces that are both functional and visually compelling, delivering on time and within budget. Over the years I’ve helped firms achieve high client satisfaction, 100% project approvals in some portfolios, and recognition such as the 2025 Construction Innovation Award and Architecture Leaders Award. I thrive in collaborative environments, optimize FF&E budgets up to AED 2M, and drive design integrity and code compliance across projects.…I’m Thanaa Helmi, a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with a decade of experience shaping spaces across the UAE and Syria. I currently lead a multidisciplinary team at Octa Development, guiding 12+ live projects from concept through delivery while maintaining strong client relationships. I’m passionate about turning briefs into spaces that are both functional and visually compelling, delivering on time and within budget. Over the years I’ve helped firms achieve high client satisfaction, 100% project approvals in some portfolios, and recognition such as the 2025 Construction Innovation Award and Architecture Leaders Award. I thrive in collaborative environments, optimize FF&E budgets up to AED 2M, and drive design integrity and code compliance across projects.

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I’m Thanaa Helmi, a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with a decade of experience shaping spaces across the UAE and Syria. I currently lead a multidisciplinary team at Octa Development, guiding 12+ live projects from concept through delivery while maintaining strong client relationships. I’m passionate about turning briefs into spaces that are both functional and visually compelling, delivering on time and within budget.

Over the years I’ve helped firms achieve high client satisfaction, 100% project approvals in some portfolios, and recognition such as the 2025 Construction Innovation Award and Architecture Leaders Award. I thrive in collaborative environments, optimize FF&E budgets up to AED 2M, and drive design integrity and code compliance across projects.

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Senior Interior Designer at Octa Development

December 1, 2024 - Present

Lead design and execution of 12+ high-end residential and commercial projects concurrently. Manage relationships with 70+ clients, vendors, and contractors; mentor a multidisciplinary design team; compile reports and client-facing presentations; represent the department at executive meetings and industry events; partner with architects and engineers to ensure design integrity and code compliance across active projects.

Project Manager & Senior Interior Designer at Firas Consulting

September 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024

Led design and execution of 30+ high-end commercial and residential projects; implemented cost-effective design strategies reducing expenses by 30% while maintaining quality; built and maintained relationships with 50+ clients, vendors, and contractors; launched a mentorship program for junior designers; prepared reports and presentations for meetings and industry events.

Senior Interior Designer at More International Consulting

December 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022

Managed and executed 55+ mixed-use development projects; conducted client consultations and delivered tailored design solutions; oversaw FF&E procurement budgets up to AED 2M; negotiated with suppliers; enhanced project visualization with Lumion, V-Ray, and Corona to improve client satisfaction and approvals; collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure design integrity and code adherence.

Architect & Interior Designer at Afkar Concept Contracting

December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Contributed to the design and development of 15+ workplace and retail projects; supported client presentations and material selection; managed budgets and project costs; contributed to marketing materials; supported digital marketing efforts and ensured on-time, on-budget delivery.

Architect & Interior Designer at SAWA Contracting Company

July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019

Adapted general project plans to site specifics; led meetings with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers; prepared shop drawings and oversaw construction; improved project visualization with V-Ray; handled subcontractor billing and resource management.