Bhavna Pawar
Interior Design & Fit-Out Specialist
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Accomplished Interior Design & Fit-Out Specialist with 15+ years of experience across retail, commercial, and residential sectors. Proven expertise in project execution, client coordination, vendor management, and fit-out supervision. Adept at translating client briefs into practical, high-quality design solutions.
Holds an MBA in Real Estate & Mall Management and a BFA in Interior Design. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing resources, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Experience
Assistant Manager – Interior Fit-Out at Solitaire Builder (Classic Promoters & Developers) (2024-06 – Present)
- Review and approve fit-out proposals for retail, office, and F&B units.
- Coordinate with site teams to ensure accurate execution of residential common area interiors.
- Oversee final finishes, signage, and hard finishes implementation.
Associate – Interior Design at Aarya Design (2023-12 – 2024-06)
- Managed client communications, design presentations, and requirements gathering.
- Supervised contractors and design teams, ensuring timely completion & quality control.
- Handled documentation, material specifications, and project timelines.
Deputy Manager – Projects at Pepe Jeans India Ltd. (2022-09 – 2023-09)
- Designed layouts for SIS, EBO, DORS, and LFS formats.
- Conducted site inspections, quality checks, and post-handover audits.
- Approved vendor billing and managed renovation projects across pan-India outlets.
Assistant Manager – Projects at Pepe Jeans India Ltd. (2012-09 – 2022-09)
- Collaborated with engineers & surveyors for construction feasibility and compliance.
- Ensured projects adhered to mall regulations, timelines, and budgets.
- Acted as liaison with local authorities and mall management for approvals.
Interior Designer at Design Forum (2011-03 – 2012-08)
- Prepared detailed floor plans, BOQs, and layouts for retail fit-outs.
- Coordinated site work and conducted quality inspections.
Interior Designer at Design & Build – Future Group (2010-02 – 2011-02)
- Led residential interior design projects from concept to execution.
- Managed client communication, vendor coordination, and BOQ preparation.
Interior Designer at D'fine Art Studio (2009-11 – 2010-11)
- Conducted site surveys and created design layouts for commercial & residential projects.
- Oversaw vendor execution and ensured timely delivery.
Draftsman / Interior Designer at Infinite Furniture (2008-05 – 2009-10)
- Created residential layouts and managed client requirement analysis.
- Produced accurate working drawings and assisted in site execution.
Education
MBA in Real Estate & Mall Management – Annamalai University, Chennai (INIFD) (2010-01 – 2011-01)
B.F.A. in Interior Design – VIT College, Pune (2008-01 – 2009-01)
Diploma in Interior Design – Boston Institute, Dhule (2004-01 – 2005-01)
