Michelle Lee
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced and approachable interior designer specializing in creating joyful and eclectic interior spaces while staying within budget and maximizing functionality. Known for delivering impactful presentations and building strong client relationships through humor, reasonableness, and practicality. A proven leader, collaborating closely with teammates to leverage the power of collective thinking. Adaptable designer with a talent for working effectively with diverse clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Designer
Wndr Architecture + Design
Vancouver, Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Managed comprehensive residential interior design projects from start to finish
- high-end custom new-build residential projects & infill development projects
- Space plan review & coordination with Architect
- Concepting & Elevation Rendering
- Client presentations & showroom visits
- Budgeting & cost estimation
- Construction drawing review & revision
- FF&E Procurement & Documentation
- Construction site review
- Furniture Installation & Styling
- Photoshoot coordination
Interior Designer
Regeration Design Studio
Vancouver, Canada
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed and executed design of over 20 residential projects spanning full gut renovations to custom residential new builds
- Executed responsibilities akin to Wndr Architecture
- Concepting
- Client presentations and site visits
- Drawing review
- FF&E procurement & documentation
- Site reviews
- Furniture installation, styling & photoshoots
Interior Designer
Mocoro Studio
Vancouver, Canada
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Procured and managed over 30 projects, ranging from small scale to complete design packages
Junior Interior Designer
Anna Dhillon Design
Vancouver, Canada
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Executed tasks as directed by Principal Designer
- Concepting
- Sourcing, procurement & flat lay presentation of finishes and materials
- Interior design drawings for construction
- FF&E documentation
- Purchase & ordering
- Furniture Installation coordination
- Photoshoot assistance
Intern
Ste. Marie Art + Design
Vancouver, Canada
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Concepting and FF&E procurement for new direction of Earl's Restaurants
Intern
Sophie Burke Design
Vancouver, Canada
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Assisted in selecting furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, lighting fixtures and other materials for interior spaces
- Created construction drawings in specific areas of residential interiors
Education
Diploma of Interior Design - Interior Design
BCIT
Vancouver, BC05.2013
Skills
- Autocad
- Basic Sketchup
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Apple iWork Suite
- Canva
- Rendering of 2D Elevations
- Hand Sketching
- Effective Presentation Delivery
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Solutions oriented
- Resourcefulness
- Efficiency
- Diplomacy
Certification
Diploma of Interior Design, Present
Languages
English, Advanced
Languages
Korean
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Designed upscale residential projects at budgets ranging from $1M to $5M.
- https://vancouversun.com/homes/how-an-east-vancouver-custom-home-became-a-multi-generational-sanctuary
- https://www.archilovers.com/projects/311883/kerrisdale-gables-residence-gallery?3263057
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionSoftware
Autocad
Microsoft Office Suites
Apple iWork Suites
Canva
Sketchup
Interests
Cycling
Cooking
Adventure
Fashion
NBA
Mentoring
Websites
- https://www.instagram.com/michelleleejin/
- https://www.wndrarchitecture.com
- https://vancouversun.com/homes/how-an-east-vancouver-custom-home-became-a-multi-generational-sanctuary
- https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17944506145400388/
- https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17892627905444842/
Quote
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Mohandas Gandhi
Timeline
Interior Designer
Wndr Architecture + Design
09.2022 - Current
Interior Designer
Regeration Design Studio
06.2018 - 03.2020
Interior Designer
Mocoro Studio
05.2015 - 05.2018
Junior Interior Designer
Anna Dhillon Design
08.2014 - 04.2015
Intern
Ste. Marie Art + Design
01.2014 - 07.2014
Intern
Sophie Burke Design
01.2014 - 05.2014
Diploma of Interior Design - Interior Design
BCIT
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