Zara Chishty

Interior Designer with a Master's degree in Interior Architecture & Design and professional experience spanning bespoke furniture design, production leadership, quality control, and residential property interiors. Academically trained in advanced spatial planning, design research, sustainability, and contemporary interior theory, with strong practical capability in translating conceptual design thinking into real-world, buildable, and commercially effective interior solutions. Currently responsible for the interior design, refurbishment direction, and market-ready presentation of rental and newly acquired residential properties in London, ensuring each space achieves design clarity, functional efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term value.

Interior Designer & Lettings Manager - UKHOMEZ - London, UK

(2025-06)

• Lead interior design strategy for all rental properties
• Design interiors for newly acquired properties prior to the first letting
• Develop refurbishment and refresh plans within budget
• Prepare market-ready interiors for listings and viewings
• Advise landlords on design improvements to maximise rental value
• Coordinate contractors and ensure compliance with UK housing regulations

Production Head & Quality Inspector - WoodWorth Furniture - Pakistan

(2024-01 - 2024-06)

• Managed 8–12 bespoke furniture and interior projects concurrently
• Supervised 30+ staff across production and quality control
• Oversaw production planning, sourcing, and installations
• Achieved PKR 20M average monthly revenue

Furniture Designer - National Furnishers - Pakistan

(2023-07 - 2023-11)

• Designed high-end bespoke furniture for residential clients
• Reduced revisions by 30% through CAD-based prototyping

MA - Interior Architecture & Design - University of Portsmouth (2024 - 2025)

BA - Furniture Design & Manufacturing - Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (2019 - 2023)