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Saqib Bashir
 

Irving, TX

Lives & works in San Diego, CA

https://saqibbashir.wixsite.com/mysite

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Architectural and Interior Designer with a Master of Interior Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and diverse professional experience spanning residential, commercial, and outdoor furniture design. Skilled in space planning, construction documentation, and digital drafting tools including AutoCAD and Revit. Bringing a strong foundation in architectural design from both international practice and US-based roles, eager to contribute technical proficiency and creative problem-solving to collaborative design teams.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

  • Design Phases: Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Contract Documents, Construction Administration, Space Planning, Presentations, 3D Conceptualization

  • Software & Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), MS Office

  • Specialized Skills: Architectural Drafting, Custom Furniture & Millwork Detailing, Reflected Ceiling & Lighting Plans, Master Planning, Project Management, Hand Drawing & Rendering

 

Professional Experience

Residential Interior Designer | Freelance — San Diego, Dallas and Lahore (Pk) 2022 – Present

  • Execute comprehensive space planning and digital layouts for room interiors in residential spaces. Lead furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selection, curation, and specification.

  • Source unique architectural elements and secondhand furniture to create custom, cost-effective design vignettes tailored to client aesthetics.

  • Integrate client-owned antiques and Customer's Own Material (C.O.M.) to create personalized upcycled furnishings.

Interior Designer

Babmar® Commercial Outdoor Furniture — Miramar, CA | April 2018 – Present

  • Execute comprehensive space planning and digital layouts for commercial outdoor environments.

  • Develop physical and digital product models alongside professional catalog layouts.

  • Contribute to web design initiatives and digital presentation materials.

Architectural Designer (Assistant)

Architectural & Engineering Design Group — San Marcos, CA | May 2018 – May 2019

  • Contributed to schematic and design development phases for active architectural projects.

  • Produced complete construction drawing sets and precise architectural details.

  • Supported project teams through ongoing commercial and residential remodeling administration.

Independent Architectural Designer

Self-Employed — San Diego, CA | 2010 – 2015

  • Directed residential remodeling projects end-to-end, managing client communications, RFIs, and project scheduling.

  • Produced full design packages including floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, reflected ceiling plans, and lighting layouts.

  • Designed custom furniture pieces, architectural doors, and custom millwork details for private residential clients.

Associate Architect

Nayyar Ali Dada and Associates — Lahore, Pakistan | 2006 – 2010

  • Served on the core project team for the major Fatima Jinnah Park Project (Phase I-A 40 acres, Phase I-B 200 acres).

  • Contributed to master planning, design proposals, professional presentations, and construction documents.

Junior Architect (Residential)

Raees Faheem Associates — Lahore, Pakistan | 2004 – 2006

  • Managed residential design from concept to completion, drafting foundational, electrical, lighting, and plumbing plans.

  • Implemented bespoke interior design packages including specialized false ceilings, custom flooring, wall treatments, and millwork.

 

Education

Master of Interior Architecture (M.I.Arch.)

University of Cal Poly Pomona / UCLA Extension — Pomona, CA | September 2015 – December 2017

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

National College of Arts — Lahore, Pakistan | January 2001 – 2004

 

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