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Harshnandini Jadeja

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Creative and results-driven Design Manager with over seven years of experience in the QSR, retail, hospitality, and residential sectors. Proven success leading over 60 restaurant projects across Canada, with deep expertise in FFE, millwork detailing, brand rollouts, and vendor coordination. Adept at developing and streamlining design processes to reduce costs, and accelerate timelines. Known for collaborative leadership, strong visual communication, and a passion for bringing branded environments to life. PMP and LEED Green Associate certified, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and project management platforms. Experienced Design Manager with background in leading creative teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. Strengths include strong leadership, creative problem-solving skills, and ability to drive design vision across departments. Have made significant impact in previous roles by improving workflow efficiency and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in utilizing design software to create innovative designs that meet business goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Manager

Soul Foods Group
, Canada
10.2022 - Current
  • - Delivered over 60 QSR projects within 3 years, overseeing full design lifecycle from test fits to construction documentation.
  • - Created internal design processes to reduce reliance on external consultants, cutting costs and increasing turnaround efficiency.
  • - Led concept and schematic design for national rollouts across retail and restaurant formats.
  • - Directed coordination among internal teams, architects, MEP engineers, and vendors (signage, kitchen equipment, millwork).
  • - Reviewed landlord scopes of work and ensured alignment with brand and operational requirements.
  • - Traveled regularly for site reviews, construction meetings, and punch walks to ensure brand consistency.
  • - Supported the development of a high-performing design team, fostering a collaborative and detail-oriented work culture.

Senior Designer, Project coordinator

Shah & Associates
, India
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • - Oversee the company’s team of designers and client meetings.
  • - Creating project plans to deliver projects on schedule.
  • - Lead company’s major design projects.
  • - Co-ordination and monitoring of both contractors and suppliers.

Interior Designer, Design coordinator

Cheeky Monkeys
, Dubai
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • - Managed on-site meetings and client interactions and demands.
  • - Ensure documentation for the project, drawings to be approved for timely submission.
  • - Worked on design drawings for all overseas branches.
  • - Coming up with a new addition for more interactive design for branches.

Project Manager, Design coordinator

Acropole Holdings Limited LLC
, Dubai
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • - Meeting with clients and consultants for discussion and finalization for on-going projects.
  • - Managing the project, coordinating with contractors and suppliers, making necessary design changes and post approval from consultants and architects to be implemented.
  • - Ensure documentation for the project, drawings to be approved for timely submission.
  • - Consulted clients to determine project scope of work including space planning, layout, FF&E utilization and color schemes.
  • - Executed designs on-site as planned and designed by the head designer.
  • - Worked with design team to successfully manage deadlines.
  • - Coordinated with clients, architects, construction personnel, installation personnel and design team to achieve project deliveries.

Interior Designer

AR. Ritu Bghani
, India
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • - Preparing schematic and detailed drawings as per client requirements.
  • - Listing down client requirement and making proposal accordingly.
  • - Co-ordination and monitoring of both contractors and suppliers.
  • - Making detailed drawings and executing them on site.

Education

Certification - Ontario Building Code

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
04-2025

MBA - Marketing

Himalayan University
India
07-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

National School Of Interior Design
India
05-2013

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Project management
  • Construction documentation
  • Design software
  • Budget management
  • Time management
  • Design leadership
  • Design software proficiency
  • Client relations
  • Project leadership
  • Concept development
  • Strategic thinking
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Interior architecture
  • Vendor and consultant coordination
  • Design standards and brand guidelines
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement and documentation
  • Project management

Certification

  • LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE – GBCI, 2025
  • OBC certified: Toronto Metropolitan university, 2025
  • Autodesk Revit Architecture & 3ds Max: Autodesk certified, 2015
  • PMP, Project Management Institute (PMI), Since 2024

Additional Information

  • - Willing to travel and relocate as needed
  • - Fluent in managing simultaneous roll-out programs
  • - Strong hand sketching and visual concept development skills
  • - Always up for learning new things, Learning French.

Languages

French
Limited

Timeline

Design Manager

Soul Foods Group
10.2022 - Current

Senior Designer, Project coordinator

Shah & Associates
05.2019 - 01.2022

Interior Designer, Design coordinator

Cheeky Monkeys
08.2018 - 03.2019

Project Manager, Design coordinator

Acropole Holdings Limited LLC
04.2016 - 07.2018

Interior Designer

AR. Ritu Bghani
08.2015 - 02.2016

Certification - Ontario Building Code

Toronto Metropolitan University

MBA - Marketing

Himalayan University

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

National School Of Interior Design

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