Amolya Chauhan

Senior Interior Designer and Project Coordinator with 9+ years of international experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality, commercial and experiential projects across the United Kingdom and India. Proven expertise in concept development, spatial planning, design management, procurement, FF&E specification, consultant coordination, project delivery and construction-phase support. Experienced managing projects from initial client brief through to completion, working closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary design teams.

Strong background delivering high-end hospitality environments, luxury interiors, branded spaces and experiential installations, combining creative design thinking with technical delivery and commercial awareness. Founder of a multidisciplinary design practice operating across the UK and India, delivering design-led environments with a strong focus on quality, functionality and user friendly.

Senior Interior Designer & Founder at The Art Direction House (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead a multidisciplinary design practice delivering luxury residential, hospitality and experiential projects across the UK and India.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery from concept design through procurement, construction and final installation.
• Deliver multiple concurrent projects ranging from £20K to £250K+.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including consultants, contractors, suppliers and specialist vendors.
• Produce concept presentations, technical drawing packages, FF&E schedules, procurement documentation and material specifications.
• Lead client presentations, design workshops and project meetings.
• Direct procurement activities including supplier sourcing, negotiations and specification management.
• Implemented structured delivery systems that improved project workflow efficiency by up to 30%.
• Successfully managed project teams comprising up to 25 professionals.

Senior Interior Designer & Project Coordinator at Wimpole (2022-04 – 2024-09)

• Delivered hospitality, luxury residential, medical and experiential projects throughout Central London.
• Played a key role in the delivery of a luxury Harley Street private members' club project.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary consultant teams through all stages of design development and delivery.
• Led procurement activities and managed supplier relationships across the UK and Europe.
• Sourced bespoke finishes, furniture and materials from international suppliers including Italy for packages exceeding £100K.
• Produced technical design documentation, specifications and presentation materials.
• Managed contractor coordination and construction-stage communication.
• Delivered high-end branded environments, experiential installations and luxury client spaces.
• Improved client approval processes by approximately 20% through enhanced project documentation and coordination procedures.

Freelance Interior Designer at Innovative Designs UK (2021-12 – 2023-04)

• Delivered residential interior projects ranging from £15K to £120K from concept through completion.
• Produced layouts, mood boards, presentations, FF&E schedules, BOQs and technical drawing packages.
• Managed procurement, contractor coordination and site delivery activities.
• Maintained high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and project management.
• Achieved 90–95% on-time project completion rates.
• Reduced design revision cycles through improved stakeholder coordination and communication processes.

Interior Designer at V Design Studio (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Delivered residential and commercial interior design projects from concept development through execution.
• Produced spatial layouts, technical drawings, FF&E schedules and BOQs.
• Coordinated suppliers, contractors and consultants throughout project delivery.
• Assisted in project planning, procurement and construction coordination activities.
• Contributed to the successful delivery of more than 15 projects.

Junior Interior Designer at TRIKONE Architects (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Supported senior designers in design development, drafting and project coordination.
• Produced technical drawings and design documentation.
• Assisted with site inspections, contractor communication and construction-stage support.
• Contributed to improvements in project execution efficiency through effective coordination and documentation.

MA in Interior Design – London, United Kingdom

BSc in Interior Design – India