Interior Design Intern | S&H Construction | California, USA | Jul 2024 – Nov 2024

Introduction

Joined S&H Construction as an Interior Design Intern, contributing to both interior design and construction documentation for showroom and government projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Designed and executed the full layout of a furniture showroom (kitchens, restrooms, living spaces, bedrooms, and display areas) using AutoCAD.

• Researched and sourced furniture and material finishes to align with client vision, budget, and quality standards.

• Assisted with bid documentation for government construction projects, including schools, playgrounds, and parks.

• Collaborated with architects, project managers, and contractors to ensure accuracy and alignment between drawings, materials, and project goals.

Achievements

• Delivered a fully designed showroom interior that balanced aesthetics, functionality, and client requirements.

• Gained hands-on exposure to the "government bidding process", strengthening project documentation and compliance knowledge.

• Built professional communication skills by coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

Manager (Product & Graphic Design) | iSmart Technology | New Delhi, India | May 2015 – Apr 2019

Introduction

Lead product and graphic design initiatives for iSmart Technology, overseeing end-to-end product development, packaging, and e-commerce strategies to align with consumer needs and market demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Designed and developed retail-ready products, analyzing cost structures, freight charges, and taxes to ensure profitability and competitiveness.

• Created product models, packaging, and visualizations using Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino 3D, and Keyshot, ensuring manufacturability and design consistency.

• Collaborated with engineering teams and international manufacturers to align design intent with production capabilities.

• Managed e-commerce content for 1,000+ products, ensuring strong visual representation across platforms.

• Conducted market and sales data analysis to develop seasonal product strategies and promotional campaigns.

Achievements

• Reduced packaging costs by 40–50% while maintaining premium brand aesthetics.

• Boosted online sales by 25% through optimized product presentation and marketing visuals.

• Increased company profits by 15% via data-driven seasonal product strategies.

• Drove monthly sales growth from $39,000 to $82,000 by introducing a new product line and targeted marketing.

• Enhanced operational efficiency, cutting waste and increasing margins by 17%.

• Expanded product portfolio through international sourcing trips (China & Hong Kong), securing cost-effective manufacturing partnerships and diversifying offerings.