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Urvashi Kamath

Business minded Design Leader: 32 Years Driving Impact through Innovation

501, B Wing, Sabari Aashiana, Deonar Farm Road, Deonar, Mumbai - 400088, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

- Over 32 years of industry experience leading as Head of Department in Design & Execution, steering highly complex projects in luxury residential, hospitality, and corporate interior architecture. - Possesses a Bachelor of Architecture degree and has undertaken specialized courses in Prompt Engineering for AI and Initiating and Planning Projects, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. - Demonstrated expertise in delivering end-to-end turnkey projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering consultant and vendor ecosystems for optimal project success. - Successfully led the design and execution of notable luxury residences such as the 3,500 sq.ft. Evoq and 2,200 sq.ft. Kiara, recognized for their elegance and meticulous attention to detail. - Spearheaded the 7,000 sq.ft. corporate interiors project for IIFL, implementing cutting-edge design solutions at One Lodha, Lower Parel, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. - Pioneered the transformation of over 12,000 sq.ft. of corporate interiors along with a façade uplift for Powerica Ltd, significantly boosting corporate identity and operational efficiency. - Versatile in managing large-scale residential and hospitality projects, including 14 residential buildings, 20 row houses, 10,000+ tenement mass housing schemes, and multiple high-end resort and five-star hotel developments. - Expert in design governance, quality oversight, and budget governance, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of design excellence and financial performance. - Adept at client advisory at HNI levels, engaging with CXOs and promoters to understand their unique needs, offering bespoke design solutions that enhance client satisfaction and loyalty. - Experienced in setting up and scaling design practices, driven by innovation and creativity, leveraging digital design tools and sustainable design practices for cutting-edge project delivery. - Skilled in contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, effectively navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. - Proficient in leading conflict resolution efforts, utilizing exceptional time management skills to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. - Maintains a strong grasp of market trend analysis, staying ahead of emerging trends to implement forward-thinking design strategies. - Technically proficient in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Generative AI, Coral Draw, Canva, and PowerPoint, enhancing project visualizations and presentations for client and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance Time Management Design Practice Setup & Scaling AutoCAD Conflict Resolution Innovation and Creativity End-to-End Turnkey Project Delivery Market trend analysis Budget Governance & Project P&L Strategic Planning Client Relationship Management CORAL DRAW Corporate Interior Architecture Canva PowerPoint Sustainable Design Practices Design Governance & Quality Oversight Client Advisory - HNI, CXO & Promoter Level Multidisciplinary Team Leadership 3Ds max Digital Design Tools Proficiency Generative AI Stakeholder Engagement FF&E and OS&E Specification