Melina Ferreira

• Lead a residential interior design studio within a luxury retail environment, directing full-scope home projects from concept through installation. • Partner with clients to develop comprehensive design solutions, including space planning, furniture layouts, and material selections. • Establish design vision and deliver cohesive, well-resolved outcomes aligned with client goals. • Oversee the design process across phases while guiding the team and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution.

• Led design development for high-end hospitality projects from concept through installation. • Produced presentations, space planning, material palettes, and detailed design documentation. • Collaborated with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to deliver cohesive design solutions. • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining alignment between design intent, budget, and execution.

• Managed relationships with architecture and design firms across North America, supporting commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. • Advised on material applications, aligning technical performance with design intent. • Collaborated with designers and architects on specification strategies for large-scale interior environments. • Provided product expertise to support design development and project execution.

• Designed and delivered residential and boutique commercial projects from concept through completion. • Developed space planning, material selections, and custom design solutions tailored to client needs. • Managed client relationships, vendors, and project timelines to support successful execution. • Built a design approach rooted in clarity, functionality, and refined aesthetics.

• Supported the design and development of high-end residential and commercial projects. • Assisted in concept development, material selection, and design documentation. • Collaborated with senior designers and architects to deliver cohesive interior environments.

• Contributed to design development for luxury residential projects. • Assisted in preparing drawings, presentations, and material selections. • Gained early exposure to international design standards and high-end project execution.

• Supported commercial and retail interior projects through documentation, material selections, presentations, and coordination. • Assisted in preparing client-facing materials and organizing project information across phases. • Helped maintain accurate documentation and efficient studio workflow. • Developed an early foundation in the creative and technical side of interior design practice.

Foundation in interior design principles, technical development, and project-based design training.