Aathira Sathish
Dubai,,UAE
Summary
Retail Architect | Luxury Brand Experience | Team Lead | Project Delivery & Design Excellence
Architectural Designer and Retail Architect with 7 years of versatile experience in the UAE, specialising in luxury retail environments, brand activations, and experiential displays. My field of expertise spans Retail, Public, and Residential sectors, with prime contributions to high-profile projects and prestigious clientele including Puregold, Rasasi, and Etihad Rail.
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring seamless delivery from concept to completion. Skilled in spatial design, 3D modelling, creation of mood boards, material and colour selection, and preparation of BOQs, while maintaining client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Passionate about creating immersive luxury brand experiences and mentoring junior architects, balancing design creativity with meticulous execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Architect and Design Team Lead
Aesthetix Industries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2023 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams including designers, junior architects, and sub-team leads across multiple luxury retail and experiential projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely delivery.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and site teams to translate design intent into practical execution, resolving technical challenges and maintaining quality standards.
- Oversee project lifecycle from concept development, spatial planning, 3D modelling, and material selection, to BOQ preparation and client presentations.
- Mentor junior architects and sub-team leads, providing guidance on design, technical execution, and professional development.
- Act as primary liaison between design, production, and on-site teams, managing real-time project updates, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
- Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and client expectations while maintaining high design quality and operational efficiency.
- Handle critical problem-solving during high-pressure situations, including last-minute changes, urgent client requests, and multi-team coordination.
- Implement process improvements across departments to reduce errors, streamline workflows, and improve communication between design and production teams.
- Maintain detailed documentation of all project phases, including design development, approvals, and site handovers, ensuring operational continuity.
- Provide technical 'know-how' solutions for concerns that arise in - paper drawings to actual production
Interior designer
Bikram Industries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Led the development of comprehensive interior design proposals, including 3D modelling and mood board creation.
- Oversaw joinery and shop drawing processes while ensuring timely estimation and permit management.
- Managed approvals and coordinated with stakeholders to drive project success.
- Produced detailed drawings to visualise ideas effectively.
Junior Architect/ Interior Designer
Oakwood Interiors
Business Bay, Dubai
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Achieved effective space designs through advanced CAD applications.
- Realised design visions with compelling 3D rendering outputs.
Ensured precise bills of quantities, enhancing project budgeting. - Produced detailed shop drawings, increasing accuracy in execution.
- Created innovative mood boards that inspired client engagement.
- Developed comprehensive bill of quantities by thoroughly reviewing architectural drawings.
Junior Architect/ Interior Designer
Kennedy Higgens
Al Barsha, Dubai
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in space design using CAD.
- Sourced materials for projects.
- Created visualisations through 3D rendering.
- Prepared shop drawings for construction.
- Developed mood boards for design concepts.
- Supervised sites during project execution.
Teaching Assistant
CEPT University
Ahmedabad , India
06.2018 - 12.2018
BIM Modelling Intern
Larsen & Toubro
Chennai, India
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Aided in BIM Modelling for the then upcoming Chennai International Airport- with focus on Facade detailing
Intern Architect
Kumar Group Architects
Kochi, India
06.2015 - 11.2015
Education
M.Tech - Construction Engineering and Management
CEPT University
Ahmedabad 02.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelors - Architecture
TKM College of Engineering
Kerala 02.2012 - 02.2017
Higher Secondary- Class XII -
MES Indian school
Doha, QatarSkills
- Project Management & Coordination
- Leadership and Soft skills
- Technical Expertise
- Branding & Display Advertising
- Window Displays and Retail Animations
- SketchUp competence
- Computer-Aided architectural design
- Blueprint reading and creation
- Architectural rendering
- Superior attention to detail
- Software Skills- Autodesk Autocad (2D and 3D), Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop CS6, V-Ray, Lumion 9, D5 render Engine, Microsoft office suite, Primevera, 3Ds Max, BIM360
Language Proficiency
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Indian Classical Dance
- Sudoku
Certification
Licensed architect
Council of Architecture - India
Credential ID CA/2017/89883
Laurels
- Published article- NICOM conference 2020 - Use of BIM and Augmented Reality in Facility management phase,
- Architectural Thesis Cochin International Airport- A cultural gateway to Kerala,
- Architectural Dissertation Research Art as a contemporary trend in Airport Architecture,
- Best Individual Artiste- Kalathilakam 2 consecutive years- 2010 and 2012- MES Indian School,
- Placement Co-coordinator CEPT MCEM Batch- 2019,
- Architectural GATE - All India Rank 218,
- Bharat Scouts and Guides- Commander Incharge 2010- MES Indian School
Timeline
Architect and Design Team Lead
Aesthetix Industries
05.2023 - Current
Interior designer
Bikram Industries
04.2022 - 04.2023
Junior Architect/ Interior Designer
Oakwood Interiors
03.2021 - 09.2021
Junior Architect/ Interior Designer
Kennedy Higgens
09.2019 - 03.2020
Teaching Assistant
CEPT University
06.2018 - 12.2018
BIM Modelling Intern
Larsen & Toubro
05.2017 - 07.2017
M.Tech - Construction Engineering and Management
CEPT University
02.2017 - 02.2019
Intern Architect
Kumar Group Architects
06.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelors - Architecture
TKM College of Engineering
02.2012 - 02.2017
Higher Secondary- Class XII -
MES Indian school