RACHA AL AYOUBI
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Motivated design manager with 23 years of experience, accomplished professional with expertise in project management, team leadership, and client consultation. Demonstrates proficiency in CAD software, Photoshop, and design for manufacture, ensuring adherence to ISO standards and service quality benchmarks. Skilled in technical guidance, material selection, and effective time management to priorities projects and deliver exceptional results.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Design Manager
BD HOLDING
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2023 - Current
- Established new product designs with research and market analysis.
- Encouraged use of modern technologies within team, kept pace with industry advancements and trends.
- Led and directed design teams to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing visual concepts.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Instituted culture of continuous learning within team, fostered creativity and innovation.
- Managed budget allocations for various projects, maintained fiscal responsibility whilst ensuring high-quality output.
- Evaluated success of completed projects and hundreds of happy costumers, used learning to optimist future initiatives.
- Oversaw junior designers to elevate overall team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensured relevance in all design initiatives undertaken by team.
- Assured adherence to project deadlines through effective time management skills.
- Streamlined workflow processes, boosted productivity within design team.
- Coordinated with other departments for cross-functional projects, enhanced overall company synergy and unity in direction.
- Guaranteed client satisfaction, producing realistic design programmed to satisfy design, procurement and design requirements.
- Ensured consistency of design work by implementing, managing and reviewing CAD standards.
- Implemented design trends and best practices to maintain modern, competitive visual aesthetic.
- Managed design projects from conception to completion with adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Increase sales by 10% yearly.
Senior engineer
BD HOLDING
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Designed advanced engineering solutions for improved system performance.
- Reviewing technical files for projects and adding technical comments before starting production in order to prevent any mistakes during production process.
- Utilized CAD software to create detailed project blueprints.
- Liaised with clients to gather specific project requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers, aiding professional growth and development.
- Piloted new technologies in operations, driving innovation and improvement.
- Managed complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to engineering team members.
- Worked in cross-functional team to identify, shape and deliver live solutions for customers.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving engineering challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project workflows.
- Worked with manufacturing teams to address and resolve non-conformance.
- Delivered project presentations to clients and stakeholders to illustrate details and requirements.
- Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
- Offered technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Delivering hundreds of presentations for different types of clients based on their tastes and needs.
- Helping sales team achieve the target.
Senior site engineer
Designer's Inspiration Office
RIYADH, RIYADH
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Supervised on-site workers, maintained high work standards.
- Streamlined site operations for enhanced project execution.
- Attended industry conferences to stay abreast of latest technologies.
- Devised smart solutions to complex engineering problems, increasing productivity.
- Collaborated closely with architects and designers, achieved design vision.
- Coordinated site logistics, ensured uninterrupted supply chain flow.
- Prepared comprehensive reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed subcontractors and suppliers, ensured smooth workflow.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by leading and proactively contributing to project progress meetings.
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
- Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
- Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
- Motivated teams to deadline through regular site visits and inspections, problem-solving accordingly and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
Design engineer
MAISON DE RIMAL
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Enhanced product functionality by creating detailed design specifications.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining strict deadlines.
- Collaborated with marketing team in developing promotional materials for new products.
- Utilized CAD software to create innovative designs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to ensure competitive designs.
- Provided onsite support during installation phase of projects.
- Drafted technical drawings, improving manufacturing processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project execution.
- Worked closely with clients, ensuring satisfaction on deliverables.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely procurement of necessary components.
- Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
- Making shop drawings with full specifications and dimensions based on approved presentation submitted to clients.
- Increasing sales by 10% yearly.
Design Engineer
RIMAL DECOR
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
09.2003 - 12.2011
- Utilised CAD software to create innovative designs.
- Enhanced product functionality by creating detailed design specifications.
- Evaluated and resolved technical issues during production phase.
- Worked closely with clients, ensuring satisfaction on deliverables.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely procurement of necessary components.
- Provided onsite support during installation phase of projects.
- Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
- Preparing shop drawing with full details in order to send to production team.
- Meet clients and proposed several options for design respecting proposed budget, 100% of happy and satisfied clients.
- Site supervision to ensure work flow and projects deadline.
Education
Diploma - Interior Design Engineering
LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
LEBANON 09.1998 - 07.2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Product knowledge
- Service quality standards
- Effective time management
- Client consultation
- Design for manufacture
- Knowledge of ISO standards
- CAD software proficiency
- Photoshop expertise
- Project prioritisation
- Technical guidance and support
- Expertise in material selections
- Project leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- traveling, hiking, and everything related to fashion.
Certification
Certificate in AutoCad, Photoshop, 3D MAX and Modeling Design in Lebanon
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Manager
BD HOLDING
02.2023 - Current
Senior engineer
BD HOLDING
02.2019 - 02.2023
Senior site engineer
Designer's Inspiration Office
08.2015 - 02.2019
Design engineer
MAISON DE RIMAL
01.2012 - 07.2014
Design Engineer
RIMAL DECOR
09.2003 - 12.2011
Diploma - Interior Design Engineering
LEBANESE UNIVERSITY
09.1998 - 07.2003