# POUYA KHAKPOUR

> Senior Interior Designer

Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/pouyakhakpour

Multidisciplinary Project Manager and Senior Designer with 12+ years of experience leading design, renovation, and production projects across residential, commercial, and retail sectors. Proven expertise in construction oversight, luxury furniture development, and high-end FF&E procurement. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, vendor coordination, and translating creative concepts into built environments that meet both technical and aesthetic goals. Known for blending architectural understanding with hands-on execution to deliver high-quality, design-driven results.

## Work Experience
### Project Manager @ IRONIES LLC & OLY Studio
Jan 2023 – Present | Richmond, California, United States
Manage and lead renovation projects and property improvements, overseeing budgets, timelines, and quality control to ensure seamless execution. Collaborate closely with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to coordinate procurement, negotiate contracts, and optimize resources. Conduct site inspections, enforce compliance with safety regulations and building codes, and implement strategic upgrades to enhance property value and functionality.

### Senior Interior Designer @ Paulina Perrault Interiors
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Sausalito, California, United States
Manage & lead the design and built process for high-end residential and commercial projects with emphasis on architectural details, millwork, custom cabinetry and built-ins. Work in conjunction with clients, architects, and contractors to transform design ideas into comprehensive construction documentation.

### Design Manager @ IRONIES LLC & Oly Studio
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
Manage end-to-end project lifecycles for custom luxury furniture design and manufacturing specializing in commercial and residential projects. Lead a team of designers, engineers, drafters, photographers and web designers, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective project execution.

### Project Design Coordinator @ Oly Studio & Ironies LLC
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
Support principles and the management team by coordinating design project through phases of design to implementation and proactively assist with coordinating, tracking and monitoring design projects for retail space, showroom installation and tradeshows.

### Junior Designer - Showroom Design @ IRONIES LLC & Oly studio
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area
Design visually captivating and functional Oly Studio & Ironies showrooms across the United States and Canada. Engaging in strategic partnership with renowned textile and wallcovering industry leaders, including Pierre Frey, Jerry Pair, Holly Hunt, Jim Thompson and Nobilis.

### Junior Architect @ City of Mountain House- Public Works Dept.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Mountain House, California
Worked on Mountain House Details & Specifications book, drafting product specifications, design & constructions details. Review plans and submittals, city permits and assisting Public Works engineers with onsite inspections.

### Design Consultant @ La-Z-Boy Incorporated
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Union City, California, United States
Worked as sales consultant in the showroom & as interior design consultant for in-home services.


## Education
### Master of Architecture - MArch in Architecture
California College of the Arts

### Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design
San Francisco State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pouya-khakpour

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Last updated: 2026-04-13