Experienced residential interior designer with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry.Skilled in creativity, FF&E, space planning, furniture design, colour schemes, sample/ mood boards, graphic design. Good knowledge of construction principles, strong artistic design professional with a postgraduate diploma in interior design from the British Academy.As a dedicated designer I perceive every job as an opportunity and an obligation to the client. My aim is to create designs that add value to projects, I believe each client has different needs and so I take a unique approach to each project.
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Interior DesignerHowards Contructions & Interiors Oct 2017 - Oct 2018Hatch End, Greater London, United KingdomMain Responsibilities:- Attending client meetings to help define opportunities and development of briefs and quotations.- General surveying of sites and accurate measuring for translation into drawings. - Preparation of construction documents, including plans, elevations, details and specifications- Producing mood boards and sample boards for presentations.- Presenting design and ideas to customers and potential clients.- Following new trends and innovations.- Sourcing and ordering goods for client’s projects.- Liaising with tradesmen, subcontractors and suppliers. - Problem solving.- Managing workers on site.- Answering customer enquiries.
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Junior Interior DesignerEarth White Feb 2017 - Oct 2017Pinner, Greater London, United KingdomMain Responsibilities:- Advising customer on paint, wallpaper and fabric choices on the shop floor. - Selling company's design service packages.- Meeting with clients and carrying out site surveys.- Developing design briefs.- Creating room layouts,mood boards and sample boards.- Managing less senior staff.- Presenting design ideas to clients.- Following new trends and innovations.- Sourcing and ordering goods for client’s projects and negotiating with suppliers.- Problem solving.- Invoicing / biling customers.- Managing workers on site.- Answering customer enquiries.- General admin duties
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Freelance DesignerSelf-Employed Feb 2016 - Dec 2016London, United KingdomI have designed many things to fit the requirements of mycustomers. One project was to design a banner(150x80cm) which will beusing next 150 years by the Free Masons' Masonic lodge in Southgate, London. Other projects involved designing, company branding, residential interior design, brand logos for start up companies etc.
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Senior Fashion DesignerBaf Textile Sep 2013 - Jul 2015Istanbul, TurkeyMain responsibilities:- Researching trends and different brands in the market place.- Sourcing fabric and accessories according to seasonal fashion styles.- Designing clothes for different collections incorporating seasonal demands and customers.- Leading person in pitching exhibitions of new clothes collections to potential buyers.- Branding and logo design- Experienced in print design, garment dye, denim and creative wash techniques.- Create mood boards through trend research, competitive shops and catwalk inspiration
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Senior MerchandiserBaf Textile Sep 2011 - Sep 2013Istanbul, TurkeyMain responsibilities:- Marketing, dealing with customers and the shipment process. - Communication with customers and answering queries. - Reviewing all fit samples (1st,2nd,3rd fit/preproduction- production etc.)- Reviewing all fabric testing- Improving communication between technical departments and installing realistic expectations when manufacturing with difficult fabrics and complicated washes.- Calculating and negotiating selling prices of collections for clients. Relaying this information to management.- Reviewing collection designs with clients to ensure that client expectations are met and making any necessary modifications prior to production.- Ensuring the shipment process of all orders and that tracking services are accurate.- In charge of the whole product life-cycle from the design stage until the finished product reaches the client. - Attending fit meetings and checking comments.
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Assistant Fashion DesignerBaf Textile Sep 2004 - Sep 2006Istanbul, TurkeyMain responsibilities :- Providing day-to-day support to the head fashion designer. Theses duties included researching the market for new designs, collections and compilation of data related to current seasonal trends.
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Basak Mcdonald's current role is Senior interior Designer (Residential) at BMc Interior Design.
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Basak Mcdonald has skills like Leadership, Interior Design, Construction Coordination, Product Development, Fashion Design, Logo Design, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Team Management, Creativity Skills, Process Improvement, Ff&e.
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