Reanne Tan

Interior Architectural Design Manager

London, United Kingdom
An internationally experienced Interior Architect & Interior Design Manager who leads teams through multi-million interior design and builds for developers, private clients and commercial fit-outs.

Inspired by the aesthetics of both the East and West, I embed my true passion for high-quality design in every project. An inspirational leader who is able to energise teams through complex, high-demand projects – I have influenced clients to step away from an idea and into a space that allows truly flexible and top quality designs. I bring a reputation for functional, inspirational and aesthetically pleasing designs that lead to first-class finishes.

I bring expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Visualisation, Space Planning and CAD Drawings, and am a BA (Hons) Interior Design & Technology professional from LMU.

Work Experience

Micasa Property Services Ltd

Interior Architectural Design Manager

Micasa is a one-stop solution for complete property management services. As the Interior Architectural Design Manager, I lead the Interior Architecture Design team through high-value private and developer luxury interior fit-outs. A design-management role, I focus on spatial, furniture layouts, detailed lighting, mechanical and electrical plans, kitchen and bathrooms and bespoke joinery.

I own the design lifecycle from initial client consultation and conceptualisation through detailed design, construction to RIBA standards and site completions, and coach the team through the production of high-quality plans for every aspect of interior architecture and design finishes, including FF&E

I oversee procurement and negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers, production of drawing packages for tender and construction issues, manage budgets, consultants, sub-contractors, risks, design reviews, progress and the use of technology in interior architecture design, including visualisations.

I’ve led major residential, private residential and commercial projects with multi-million-pound budgets
November 2018 - London, United Kingdom

Studio Oblique

Owner and Interior Designer

Studio Oblique is an Interior Design firm that specialist in residential, commercial and industrial interior design solutions. A transformative phase of my career journey, I worked on a range of Private Luxury Residential Projects, Commercial and Hospitality fit-outs that aligned 100% to the clients’ vision.

I provided an exclusive, personalised customer journey from initial consultation to development and project management of interior design construction. I collaborated with Architects and Engineers through construction, finishes, architectural elements and FF&E requirements and gained a reputation for producing realistic 3D visuals, vital for winning-over clients, and for mitigating rising project costs and execution timel

I leveraged networks in the UK, Europe and Far East to access bespoke interior finishes, items and furniture and cost-effective price points to bring projects to close within budgets, and delivered top Luxury Residential Projects included: Capel Gardens, Woodhouse Road, Cornwall Terrace Mews, 212 Westblock County Hall, as well as Commercial & Hospitality Projects at Four Regions Restaurant, Oppa Korean BBQ, Chi Restaurant, Chatime Portobello Road & South Quay.

May 2013 - November 2018 London, United Kingdom

Furniture Craft International

3D Interior Designer and Sales Professional

Furniture Craft International (FCI) is one of London’s largest furniture showrooms, renowned for their iconic designer furniture. As a 3D Interior Designer and Sales Professional, I provided customers with complete end-to-end support through the creation of their interior aesthetics through sale and project management.

I engaged customers at store entry to the specialise, luxury modern furniture offerings, and ultimately, for the interior design solution, worked with UK and International clients, trusted to guide clients based on their vision and design preferences to create a luxury, high-end ‘look and feel’.

I created immersive interior design proposals, including 3D visualisations that helped win new sales – and propel my contribution as a Top Sales Person who generated the most sales and secured the most projects within one-year!

I managed clients through the project lifecycle, from sale to onboarding, selection of furniture, finishings and aesthetics, and coordination of project logistics. I also produced detailed construction drawings for manufacturers on modular and bespoke furniture builds that are bespoke to client spaces. I created high-aesthetic and functional designs that met every client needs.
March 2012 - May 2013 United Kingdom

St. Paul's Way Trust School

Student Associates

March 2011 - July 2011 United Kingdom

Export Balance Sdn. Bhd.

PA to the Managing Director

May 2007 - May 2010 Malaysia

Federal Furniture Industries Sdn. Bhd.

Junior Interior Designer (Internship)

I partnered with Senior Interior Designers to support the turn-around of a failing, underperforming design department by providing cohesive support. I supported overwhelmed designers through residential and commercial development projects that ensured schedule and budget was achieved. I assisted through conceptual development, site analysis, dilapidation assessments choosing finishes and producing construction drawings and 3D visual.
May 2010 - August 2010 Malaysia

Education

PRATIQUE ASIA COLLEGE

Diploma in Interior Design

2008 - 2010 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The One Academy

Foundation in Art and Design

2006 - 2007 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

London Metropolitan University

BA Hons Interior Design and Technology

2010 - 2011 United Kingdom

Languages

English (Native),
Mandarin (Native),
Bahasa Malaysia (Native),
Cantonese (Native),

Skills

3D Visualisation, Adobe After Effect, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autocad, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Client Management, Commercial Fit-outs, Construction Drawings, Design Conceptualisation, Figure Sketching, Hospitality Interior Designs, Intericad , Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Luxury Interior Designs, Marker Rendering, Microsoft Office, Perspective Drawings, Project Mangement, Residential Interior Projects, Revit, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, Team Management, Technical Drawings, Vendor Management, Water Colour Rendering,