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Senior Interior Designer and Architect with 5+ years of experience delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and international markets. Skilled in design leadership, FF&E, project management, technical coordination, and client engagement—ensuring strong design excellence, functionality, and commercial success. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept development through execution, maintaining quality and timelines while aligning creative vision with client goals. Experienced in coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors, presenting design proposals, managing documentation, and overseeing site execution and finishing to achieve project outcomes.…Senior Interior Designer and Architect with 5+ years of experience delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and international markets. Skilled in design leadership, FF&E, project management, technical coordination, and client engagement—ensuring strong design excellence, functionality, and commercial success. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept development through execution, maintaining quality and timelines while aligning creative vision with client goals. Experienced in coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors, presenting design proposals, managing documentation, and overseeing site execution and finishing to achieve project outcomes.

SALM A ALZAHABI

Interior Designer, Architect, Creative Director, +5

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Senior Interior Designer and Architect with 5+ years of experience delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and international markets. Skilled in design leadership, FF&E, project management, technical coordination, and client engagement—ensuring strong design excellence, functionality, and commercial success. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept development through execution, maintaining quality and timelines while aligning creative vision with client goals. Experienced in coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors, presenting design proposals, managing documentation, and overseeing site execution and finishing to achieve project outcomes.…Senior Interior Designer and Architect with 5+ years of experience delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and international markets. Skilled in design leadership, FF&E, project management, technical coordination, and client engagement—ensuring strong design excellence, functionality, and commercial success. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept development through execution, maintaining quality and timelines while aligning creative vision with client goals. Experienced in coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors, presenting design proposals, managing documentation, and overseeing site execution and finishing to achieve project outcomes.

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Senior Interior Designer and Architect with 5+ years of experience delivering residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and international markets. Skilled in design leadership, FF&E, project management, technical coordination, and client engagement—ensuring strong design excellence, functionality, and commercial success.

Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept development through execution, maintaining quality and timelines while aligning creative vision with client goals. Experienced in coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors, presenting design proposals, managing documentation, and overseeing site execution and finishing to achieve project outcomes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Brand Identity

Intermediate

Blender

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Onsite Interior Designer at DIA - Design Itude Associates

September 1, 2025 - Present

On-site interior design across London and Cairo, delivering innovative interior concepts, layouts, and shop drawings. Ensured alignment between creative vision and client objectives; managed communications with clients, contractors, and suppliers; performed site inspections and supervised progress to address design challenges on site.

Baytonia Founder & Creative Director | MAKĪN at MAKĪN

January 1, 2025 - Present

Founded and developed a multidisciplinary design studio focused on interior design, branding, and creative direction. Led concept development, design strategy, and client engagement across residential and commercial projects. Oversaw project delivery from initial concept through execution, ensuring alignment between creative vision and client objectives. Managed brand identity, visual communication, and design standards across projects, coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and external consultants for high-quality outcomes.

Co-Saudi Arabia – Onsite Interior Designer | FF&E Specialist

November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Delivered FF&E packages for international residential and commercial projects. Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with project specifications. Produced furniture layouts, schedules, and procurement documentation. Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining both quality and delivery timelines.

Founder & Creative Director at Baytoniaf (Remote) / Makín

November 1, 2024 - Present

Founded and developed a multidisciplinary design studio focusing on interior design, branding, and creative direction. Led concept development, design strategy, and client engagement across residential and commercial projects. Oversaw end-to-end project delivery from initial concept through execution, ensuring alignment between creative vision and client objectives.

Onsite Interior Designer | FF&E Specialist at Masdar Al Bayan Industrial Co

November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Delivered FF&E packages for international residential and commercial projects. Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with project specifications. Produced furniture layouts, schedules, and procurement documentation. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.

Onsite Interior Designer | FF&E Specialist at Masdar Al Bayan Industrial Co.

November 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Delivered FF&E packages for international residential and commercial projects. Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with project specifications. Produced furniture layouts, schedules, and procurement documentation. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.

Senior Interior Designer

April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Leading the design and development of interiors for large-scale industrial, residential, and commercial projects. Managed design teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality outputs. Coordinated with clients, contractors, and vendors to align design vision with functional and aesthetic requirements.

Interior Design Specialist at DIA - Design Itude Associates

April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Developed and executed interior design solutions for high-end residential and commercial spaces across the UK and Egypt. Collaborated with clients to translate preferences into functional and visually appealing designs. Created detailed drawings, layouts, and material specifications to support accurate project implementation. Managed communication between clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.

Interior Design Specialist

April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Developed and executed design solutions for high-end residential and commercial spaces across the UK and Egypt. Collaborated with clients to understand their preferences and translate them into functional and visually appealing designs. Created detailed drawings, layouts, and materials specifications, ensuring accurate project implementation. Managed communication between clients, contractors, and suppliers to maintain smooth project execution.

Architect at MRC contracting & Supplies

September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Worked on architectural and interior design projects, delivering innovative concepts, layouts, and supporting documentation. Reviewed technical drawings for alignment with regulatory requirements and project specifications. Conducted site inspections, monitored construction progress, and addressed design challenges on-site. Developed skills in quantity surveying and prepared shop drawings for large-scale developments, while managing project documentation and maintaining clear communication with contractors and stakeholders.

Interior Design Specialist at DiA - Design Institute Associates

September 1, 2020 - Present

Onsite interior design for high-end residential and commercial spaces across the UK and Egypt. Collaborated with clients to understand preferences and translate them into functional and visually appealing designs. Created detailed drawings, layouts, and material specifications. Ensured accurate project implementation and maintained clear communication with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.

Onsite Interior Designer at Design Itude Associates (DIA) – London / Cairo

September 1, 2020 - Present

Developed and executed interior design solutions for high-end residential and commercial spaces across the UK and Egypt. Collaborated with clients to understand preferences and translated them into functional and visually appealing designs. Created detailed drawings, layouts, and material specifications; ensured accurate project implementation. Managed client communications and site progress to maintain smooth execution.