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SABIR ZAKARIA
Architect / Furniture Designer / Site Coordinator /Visual Artist
Dubai
Summary
Multidisciplinary designer and project coordinator with experience spanning commercial fit-outs, furniture product design, and brand development. Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, from concept to on-site delivery, while building and maintaining strong supplier networks across China and the UAE
Overview
4
4
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace Furniture & Brand Development
Y-Ventures
02.2024 - Current
- Lead a business diversification initiative into office furniture, serving as Product Designer and Creative Head
- Drove brand identity, product line development, design language, and all creative output from concept to market
- Built and managed a China-based manufacturer network through multiple factory visits, developing a curated supplier database spanning workplace, hospitality, education, loose furniture, and joinery
- Established local UAE supplier and contractor relationships through hands-on project involvement, supporting reliable procurement across all projects
Architect & Project Coordination
Protectol Health
02.2022 - Current
- Led interior design, coordination, and site supervision for commercial office fit-outs across UAE and international locations for the company and its sister entities
- Oversaw contractor activities on-site during critical project phases, ensuring delivery aligned with design intent, quality standards, and timelines
- Managed design and project coordination for Workplace fit-outs, covering spatial planning and full contractor oversight
Freelance Mural Artist & Visual Designer
Independent
Dubai
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Sourced and closed mural and visual design projects independently, managing client communication from pitch to final delivery
- Developed and presented concepts and draft designs tailored to each client's brand values and aesthetic vision
- Handled end-to-end project execution , material procurement, site preparation, and on-site painting ,delivered within agreed deadlines
Architect
HAQ & HASSAN ARCHITECTS
India
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Architecture & Interior Designing
- Production Drawing development
- Site supervising & Coordination
- Material selection
Intern Architect
Ar & De
India
06.2015 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
National Institute of Technology
Trichy,India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Wadihuda
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Interior Design, Space Planning & Fit-Out Coordination
Exceptional Freehand Sketching & On-Site Design Communication
End-to-end furniture design and production management, from concept development to final manufacturing
Site Supervision & Contractor Management
Brand Identity, Creative Direction & Product Design
Visual Design & Large-Scale Mural Art
China Sourcing, Factory Evaluation & Supplier Database Management
UAE-Based Vendor & Contractor Network Management
Software
Sketchup
Enscape
D5 render
Photoshop
Illustrator
Rhino
Solidworks
Revit
Interests
Problem solving
Personal Information
- Age: 30
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
- Work Permit: Valid Residence Visa
- Visa Status: Valid till 2028
Timeline
Workplace Furniture & Brand Development
Y-Ventures
02.2024 - Current
Architect & Project Coordination
Protectol Health
02.2022 - Current
Freelance Mural Artist & Visual Designer
Independent
03.2021 - 02.2022
Architect
HAQ & HASSAN ARCHITECTS
06.2017 - 01.2021
Intern Architect
Ar & De
06.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Architecture -
National Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Wadihuda
04.2001 -