Maya Murali
Dubai,
Summary
A passionate Architect and Designer with a multidisciplinary background in Interior Design, Architectural Planning, and Landscape Design
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concept Designer
Decopex Interiors
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed innovative and functional interior design concepts aligned with client needs and project goals.
- Created detailed design documentation, including mood boards, material palettes, and spatial layouts.
- Streamlined design presentation processes, improving client approval rates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to refine proposals and meet project deadlines.
- Monitored orders, client requests and construction crews closely throughout redesign process, enabling delivery of high-quality final designs.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
Principal Architect
Spectra Design
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded architectural design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
- Led a multidisciplinary team to deliver creative and functional designs.
- Oversaw project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality results.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
Project Architect
Alpetra Scape Contracting
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and executed landscape architecture projects, including swimming pools and fountains.
- Coordinated closely with project execution teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Developed comprehensive designs integrating functionality and aesthetic appeal.
- Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals.
- Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
Head of Design
Salman & Shameer Architects
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Directed design operations, including project design and execution.
- Delivered sustainable and innovative designs for residential and commercial projects.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering creative growth and excellence.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
Junior Architect
Mysore Consultants Private Limited
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in creating detailed design drawings and documentation.
- Gained expertise in materials selection and color psychology for impactful designs.
- Prepared project documentation and submittal packages.
- Performed calculations of design parameters for accuracy and safety.
- Worked with clients to facilitate involvement and effective communication between project parties.
Architectural Intern
Mysore Consultants Private Limited
01.2017 - 05.2017
Architectural Intern
Sankalp Architect
07.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Bachelors of Architecture -
Anna University
Chennai , India05-2018
High School Diploma -
Model School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates03-2013
Skills
- Design strategy
- Design implementation
- Patterning skills
- Sketching
- Visual communication
- Technical drawing
- Client presentation delivery
- Teamwork skills
- Color selection and pairing
Softwares
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup
- V-Ray
- Lumion
- Enscape
- Revit
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Registered Architect, Council of Architecture India
Credential ID: CA/2019/105307
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Concept Designer
Decopex Interiors
06.2024 - 05.2025
Principal Architect
Spectra Design
09.2022 - 02.2024
Project Architect
Alpetra Scape Contracting
06.2021 - 06.2022
Head of Design
Salman & Shameer Architects
02.2019 - 02.2021
Junior Architect
Mysore Consultants Private Limited
08.2018 - 01.2019
Architectural Intern
Mysore Consultants Private Limited
01.2017 - 05.2017
Architectural Intern
Sankalp Architect
07.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelors of Architecture -
Anna University
High School Diploma -
Model School