Mohammed Shahroz

I'm actively looking for an opportunity as an Senior Associate Interior Designer in this ambitious and visionary MENA region where anything is possible to dream and turn into reality. To be a part of this craftsmanship journey toward the future and next generation, I’m here with my over 26 years of design and construction experience in the interior design industry for Hospitality, Healthcare, Mixed Use Towers, and Multi Mixed Residential Development

I have a proven track record of successful projects, and I have a deep understanding of the design processes, from concept through to completion. My experience in working with clients, consultants, and contractors has enabled me to develop strong communication and problem solving skills. I am also very knowledgeable in the use of the latest CAD software and other design tools.

My extensive knowledge of interior design principles and techniques, combined with my creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, allows me to provide creative solutions tailored to the needs of each individual clients who are the world’s leading Operators and Developers including Jumeirah, IFA, Accor, Carlson Rezidor, Marriott, Starwood, Hyatt, Fairmont, Intercontinental, Emaar, Mubadala, Aldar properties and Select Group. Additionally, I have experience in managing projects on Construction Sites as a lead design consultant for various projects. I am committed to providing excellent client service and satisfaction, and I am confident that I can exceed the expectations of your organization

Project: Peninsula Jumeirah Living by Select Group.  (Active Project)

Type: An Ultra Luxury Residential Tower. Business Bay – Dubai, UAE (Design Stage Completed)

Project description: Peninsula Jumeirah living business bay is A 35-storey building is a sixth phase of the Peninsula from developer Select Group, the Peninsula is having 82 residential units which includes 2BR to 4BR apts in the range in size from 2,000sft to 4,220sft, 4BR & 5BR, half penthouses of 5,130 sft and 5BR duplex penthouses of 6,026 sft Penthouse cover an area of 9,656 sft. In addition to this, amenities are accessible to a pool deck, GYM, Spa, children’s indoor play area, Cinema Theater & Indoor golf, meeting space, and lounge area.

Role: As an Interior design Sr. Associate, I’ve been assigned to take over the project from the Concept design stage and lead the team to deliver the Tender package within 40 working days, which includes close coordination with all disciplines such as Operator, Developer, Architects, MEP & HVAC, AV, Acoustics, Signage, and Spa, as well as taking local authorities and international standard requirements into consideration.

During the development of the Schematic and Tender Packages, I've actively taken client change requests to alter chosen areas to upgrade into value added spaces and incorporate them in the continuing deliverable package for approvals. I’ve met the deadline and gained the client's thanks for my individual and collective efforts.

Project: VIDA THE EMIRATES HILLS (By Emaar)

Type: Mixed used

Hotel & Residential Towers Is Having 450 Keys Comprising Studio, 1&2 BR Fully Furnished Hotel Apartments Along Golf Yard Facing F&B & Other Amenities.

Responsibilities:

Included obtaining client approval on initial front line concepts design and schematic design packages and proceeding with further developments at the actual site in collaboration with other trades such as Lead Architecture, MEP & HVAC, Security, IT, AV, Acoustics, Signage, Artwork, and the Main Contractor to prepare a fully coordinated design package for subcontractors to produce shop drawings and begin the work immediately. 

It was a successful experiment in which we attempted to reduce the length of the design development process owing to the limited time available to deliver the project.

Aside from that, I was directing the project on-site, which included creating extra value-added areas per the client's request and presenting them on-site for final approval.

Assuring that the design packages are appropriately included in order for the contractor to continue work on site without interruption.

Daily site visits with the lead consultant and client to assist the main contractor and subcontractors on site to resolve site issues by providing instant solutions via sketches as per the site condition while keeping in mind the main contractor's no variation claims of time and cost,

Responding RFIs, review & approval of shop drawings & material submittals

Progress meetings

Pre-workshop meetings with subcontractor to develop shop drawings for quick approvals to save valuable time

Snagging reports and site inspections

Assisting procurement teams with alternate solutions for unavailability/Value engineering materials based on control samples,

While also managing and mentoring in-house and site teams.

Meeting with the client on-site to present finished area and ongoing progress works in order to gain their trust for future projects.

Few Selected Projects:
Project Name: La Vie Gardens (Earlier Radisson Blu - Al Sufouh Dubai - UAE). Jun 2016 to Dec 2017
Type: Hotel & Residential Hotel Apartments.
Project Name: Majlis Grand Mercure (Doha – Qatar). Jun 2015 to Dec 2019
Type: Hotel & Residential Hotel Apartments.
Project Name: Saraya Bandar Al Jissah Jumeirah Hotel & Resort (Muscat –Oman).
Type: Hotel & Residential Hotel Apartments.
Project Name: Cleveland Clinic (Abu Dhabi – UAE). May 2009 to Oct 2014
Type: Specialty Hospital
Project Name: Manarat Al Saadiyat (Abu Dhabi – UAE) Jan 2008 to Sep 2009
Type: Cultural Museum.
Responsibilities: Managing several projects throughout my time at Aedas Interiors LLC. I was involved in every individual project from start to finish, including
Request For Presentation (RFP),
Client meetings to introduce company profile
Front line design preparation
Mood board presentation, amending and displaying mood boards (if required)
Creating design stage packages such as concept design (CD), schematic design (SD), detail design (DD), tender design (TD), and construction information (IFC)
Managing teams independently for multiple projects, 
Assisting upper management with upcoming project fee proposals
Managing multiple on-site projects for review, response, and approval of shop drawings, RFIS, submittal, inspection requests, snagging, 
Workshop and Project management meetings
Site walks with client and other trade consultants and contractors
Issuing site instructions to the main contractors
Finishing projects on schedule
Meeting with the client on-site to present finished area and ongoing progress works in order to gain their trust for future projects.

Company Name: HFS Concepts 4

Project Name: Fairmount. The Palm (Dubai – UAE).

Type: Hotel & Resort.

Responsible to handle
FF&E Package,
Mock Up Inspection,
Reviewing, Commenting and Approval of Shop Drawings

Company Name: WA International.

Project Name: Marriort Hotel (Ajman - UAE).

Type: Hotel.

Responsible to Create front line concept, Mood boards, Conceptual Material Board.

Company Name & Profile: Salah Interiors LLC. Had two divisions under one brand for Retail & Contract projects. 

Responsibilities:

.managing several hospitality and residential projects, as well as specifying in-house soft furnishing Branded material in projects to improve business sales.

Custom designed furniture (loose & millworks) and soft furnishings in factories,

Daily site and factory inspections to oversee work and quality of production

Making shop drawings of each and every item to help skilled personnel in the factory with their task. Assuring delivery,

Placement of furniture (loose and millworks), and soft furnishing installation on site in accordance with the client's approved designs.

Company Name & Profile: Majid Abdul Razzak Furniture Factory LLC was primarily a mass manufacturing operation that produced retail furniture for its owned retail showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Sharjah. Contracts for hotel renovation and community housing projects were also divided separately.

Responsibilities 

include managing many tasks and projects.

Retail furniture and soft furnishings are manufactured in-house. Private residential design

Construction. Hotel renovations for loose furniture, case goods, millwork, and soft furnishings. Subcontracting for doors, closets, and kitchens in community housing projects.

Designing furniture and soft furnishings for factory production for retail business.

Company Name & Profile: Interiors was a renowned firm in the interior design industry of Twin Cities Hyderabad and Secundrabad (India) in the sectors of Commercial Corporate & Residential projects.

Responsibilities: 

Assisting Mid-Level and Senior Interior Designers in developing mood boards, drafting manual layouts and coloring for client presentations

Visiting various sites for measurements

Visiting ongoing sites for site monitoring, and so on.

I was promoted to Mid-level interior designer after 8 months and given the opportunity to design my own individual projects for retail shops and cooperative banks.

Diploma in Architecture Design

Diploma in Civil Draftsmanship