Interior Design CV

Chandre Aylott

About
As a passionate & creative interior designer, I specialze in crafting unique and functional spaces that reflect my clients' personalities & lifestyles. With 4 years of experience in the industry, I possess a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of colour, texture, and spatial planning.
Education & Qualification
As a qualified Interior Designer with a BA Honours degree (2020), I have aquired a strong foundation in retail design, having focused on this area for my thesis. With experience spanning retail, commercial, office, and exhibition design, I am seeking to expand my skill set and expertise into diverse fields, including residential, hospitality, and furniture design.

Work History

Infinitude Design (2022 - Current)
Employment
Title: Interior Designer
Location: Gallo Manor 
Employer: Geoff Peck

Responsibilities: 
Commercial & office interior design. Full turnkey solutions. 
Batley Partners (3 weeks)
Work experience during studies 
Title: Interior Design Assistant
Location: Sandton

Responsibilities:
Assisting senior interior designer with drawing work. Attending meetings with designers. Site surveys. Sourcing finishes, furniture items and electrical installations. 
BluCube International (2021)
Employment
Title: Interior Designer
Location: Fourways
Employer: Andrew Gibbs

Responsibilities:
Retail & exhibition design. Corporate brand integration. Full turnkey solutions.
Linear Concepts (2 Weeks)
Work experience during studies
Title: Interior Design Assistant
Location: Sandton

Responsibilities:
Assisting senior interior designer with high end kitchen drawings. Sample collection & presentation. Attending meetings & taking meeting minutes. Sourcing finishes, kitchen equipment & electrical installations. 
Christian Aftercare (2018 - 2021)
Employment
Title: Assistant & secondary care giver
Location: Randburg
Employer Andries Van Zyl

Responsibilities:
General administrative tasks. Fetching kids from school and checking & doing homework.
Kim H Interior Design (2 weeks)
Work experience during studies 
Title: Interior Design Assistant
Location: Sandton

Responsibilities:
Assisting senior interior designer with drawing work. Attending meetings with designers. Site surveys. Sourcing finishes, furniture items and electrical installations. 

Skills

1

Computer & Technical skills

I am most sufficient in Revit, and have experience in other design/ drawing programs like AutoCAD, Illustrator & Twinmotion.

2

Project Management

I have experience in running projects from the first meeting with the client (briefing), all the way through to final installation & project close out.

3

Communication

I have experience in client, supplier & contractor communication. I work well in a team. I am also sufficient when working alone or remotely. I can comfortably do design presentations in small & large group settings.

4

Attention to detail

I have a keen eye for detail & enjoy doing detail work like joinery, shop fitting & construction drawings (full pack).

5

Time management

I value time and strive to never waste it. I prefer to time manage my projects with an organizational approach, prioritizing tasks.

6

Creativity & Problem solving

Interior Design. Furniture Design. Space planning. 3D Visualization & walkthrough's. Sample & mood boards (physical & digital). Design presentations (In-person & Online).

Hobbies & interests

FITNESS

READING

HOME DIY

HIKING / CAMPING

Contact

  • Fourways, Sandton, South Africa