Khalid Hanafee

Interior & Furniture Designer with 12+ years of diverse professional experience since 2013, with a core background in interior design, kitchen design, 3D visualization, and site supervision. Experienced from client consultation and site measurements through design development, 3D presentation, material selection, production coordination, installation, and after-sales support. Additional experience in graphic design, social media marketing, e-commerce, product photography, video content, showroom management, sales, and team supervision.

Freelance Interior Designer at Self-employed (2024-08 – Present)

• Manage interior design projects directly with clients from consultation through delivery.
• Develop concepts, space planning, furniture layouts, materials, finishes, colors, lighting, mood boards, and material boards.
• Develop complete kitchen designs including measurements, layouts, materials, 3D models, production details, and installation coordination.
• Use SketchUp and AI-assisted tools for 3D modeling and visual enhancement.
• Coordinate suppliers, manufacturers, technicians, craftsmen, and installers; follow up on execution.
• Handle client communication, revisions, project issues, and after-sales requirements.

Marketing Department Manager at Wood Market (2021-08 – 2024-08)

• Managed marketing activities across social media, digital content, product presentation, and e-commerce.
• Developed Facebook and Instagram content and managed Meta advertising campaigns.
• Managed Shopify store products, images, information, pricing, pages, and organization.
• Designed product catalogs and marketing materials; created kitchen and furniture designs and 3D visuals for catalogs.
• Photographed products and created social-media videos; used CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Wrote captions/content and managed automated social-media replies; supervised showroom sales staff.

Kitchen Showroom Manager at El Khalil Wood (2019-08 – 2021-08)

• Managed showroom operations and supervised sales staff, engineers, and technicians.
• Handled the full client journey: consultation, requirements, kitchen design, 3D presentation, negotiation, sale, installation, and after-sales.
• Coordinated orders with the factory and followed manufacturing, delivery, installation, and handover.
• Selected materials, finishes, colors, and furniture elements; prepared production details.
• Handled complaints directly and coordinated solutions with suppliers, manufacturers, technicians, and installers.
• Distributed tasks among team members and followed up on execution.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed (2018-08 – 2019-08)

• Worked with Zad Channel and several companies on graphic and promotional materials.
• Created advertising materials, brochures, visual identities, social-media designs, and marketing graphics.
• Worked directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver visual solutions.

Graphic Designer at Dar Al Thaqafa (2018-02 – 2018-08)

• Worked as an in-house Graphic Designer creating visual and promotional materials for communication and marketing requirements.

Interior Designer / 3D Designer at Masr Emirates for Décor (2016-03 – 2018-02)

• Developed interior design concepts and 3D visualizations using 3ds Max.
• Participated in site measurements, site supervision, and execution follow-up.
• Coordinated with craftsmen, technicians, and contractors and followed implementation against approved design.

Interior Designer / 3D Designer at Ahmed Fahmy Design Studio (2014-09 – 2016-03)

• Developed interior design concepts, layouts, presentations, and 3D visualizations using 3ds Max.
• Supported design development and revisions according to client and project requirements.

Kitchen Designer / Sales at El Khalil Wood (2013-09 – 2014-09)

• Started professional career in kitchen design and sales, conducting on-site measurements and surveys.
• Developed kitchen layouts, 3D designs, materials, finishes, and production details.
• Managed consultation, design presentation, negotiation, sale, factory coordination, and installation follow-up.
• Supervised and coordinated one assisting engineer and developed practical knowledge of kitchen manufacturing and installation.

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior & Furniture Design – Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University (2013)