DESIGN DIRECTOR / SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER / PROJECT MANAGER WITH SPECIALTY IN HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND FOOD & BEVERAGE AREAS

Resourceful, acomplished and dedicated Senior Interior Designer with 26 years of experience in conceptual design, space planing and client leadership with specialty in hospitality, retail and food & beverage planing and interior design in international environments.

A self–owned studio of architectural and interior design GSA&ID from 1993 to 2011, managing teams of architects, interior and graphics designers and projects managers.

From 2011 to 2013 manage a GG+Architects a guatemalan architectural & interior design studio developing projects in Central América and Caribbean.

From 2013 to 2015 manage a EATSIDE a spanish architectural & interior design studio developing projects in Middle East.

Actually manage IRID DESIGN International a Interior Design studio specialized in hospitality and food & beverages projects in USA, Central América and Caribbean.

Core Competencies

• Ability to lead and manage team of Designers and Projects Managers.
• Highly Creative and take lead in conceptualizing Residential and Hospitality Interior design, space planing and design process.
• Strong ability to lead clients and consultants, achieving a level of sinergy that results in outstanding performance an unparallel work quality.
• Strong drive to engage in evidence-based design and sustainable projects. Knowledge of LEED Certification requirements.
• Manage deliverable projects in terms of scope, time and budget.
• Prepared & Managed budgets of up to $ 2,5 million for major Hotel and Food & Beverage corporations.
• Had an expertise in Interior Design Process for main USA Hotel corporations.
• Ability to sketch freehand illustrations ,perspectives and technical solutions.
• Talent, creative flair and desire for continuos knowledge and learning.
• High Proficiency in Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator , Indesign and Microsoft Office Package.

 
Educational Summary

• Master´s Degree In Industrial Design CEU Cardenal Herrera University Valencia, SPAIN. 1989 – 1992.
• Master´s Degree in Interior Design CEU Cardenal Herrera University Valencia, SPAIN. 1992.

Professional Experience

 
Awards

• 2018 RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE USA
  Award: Second Special Award Excellence in Design
  Media: RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE 47th Awards
• 2018 SHOP! USA
  Award: Gold Award Convenience Store Innovative Design
  Media: SHOP! Enhancing Retail
• 2018 NACS Europe
  Award: International Convenience Retailer of the Year Finalist
  Media: NACS London Europe
• 2012 ASIA GARDENS Resort & Spa
  Award: Hotel & Spa category.
  Media: Hotel & Property Awards
• 2011 ASIA GARDENS Resort & Spa
  Award: «Best Luxury Hotel Spa in Europe and the Mediterranean».
  Media: Condé Nast Traveller
• 2011 ASIA GARDENS Resort & Spa
  Award: Finalist in the Gold List 2011 in the category of «Resort Spain».
  Media: Condé Nast Traveller
• 2010 ASIA GARDENS Resort & Spa
  Award: Finalist in the Gold List 2010 in the category of «Resort Spain».
  Media: Condé Nast Traveller
• 2010 GSA&ID Architectural & Interior Design
  Award HOT CONCEPTS Restauration News Magazine.
  Best Interior Design Studio
• 2009 ASIA GARDENS Resort & Spa
  Award: Finalist in the Gold List 2010 in the category of «Resort Spain».
  Media: Condé Nast Traveller
• 2008 ASIA GARDENS Resort & Spa
  Award: «Chamber of Commerce Awards for tourism».
  Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Alicante. Spain.
• 2006 SPRINT Convenience Stores REPSOL
  Award: «FIRST CLASSIFIED Interior Design Contest to Convenience
  Stores SPRINT in Gas Stations REPSOL YPF

 
Recognitions

• Selected Interior Design Director Concept Shop by REPSOL YPF. SPAIN. 2017
• VISA 01 Extraordinary Abilities as Interior Designer. Gov. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 2015
• Selected European Design Director Food & Beverages Areas Sheraton Doha. Renovation by UCC Qatar. QATAR. 2014
• Selected European Interior Designer to New Concepts F&B by AUTOGRILL SPA.MIlan. ITALY. 2012
• Selected Interior Design Director CAMPERO Restaurants Europe, Asia. 2007 – 2012
• Selected Interior Design Director BARISTA Coffee. GUATEMALA. 2011 – 2012
• Interior Design Director to F&B Areas OSBORNE. SPAIN. 2009 – 2012

 
Languages

• Spanish – Native
• French – Basic
• English – Fluent

 
Inmigration Status in USA

• 2014 – 2017 VISA O1 – Extraordinary Abilities.
• 2017 Employment Authorization and Travel Permit
• 2017 Permanent Residence USA

Interests

• Everything to do with the asiatic culture.
• Adventure, Yoga, Diving, Electronic music, Ecolife.
• Nature enviroments.

 
Portfolio

• To see Portfolio of work go to
  www.agustingranell.es / www.iriddesign.com

 
Clients

• ARAMARK Europe. SPAIN
• REPSOL YPF PP S.L. Spain
• El CORTE INGLES. Spain
• BARCELO Hotels. Spain
• MELIA Hotels. Spain
• GALERIES LAFAYETTE BHV Group. France
• STARBUCKS. Spain
• FRIDAYS TGI Restaurants. Spain
• AUTOGRILL SPA. Italy
• AUTOGRILL Iberica S.A. Spain
• OSBORNE. Spain
• TELEFONICA. Spain SANITAS. Spain
• BANCO DE SANTANDER. Spain
• GRUPO VIPS .Spain
• LA NICOLETTA Restauración. Spain
• POLLO CAMPERO International.
• USA DUFRY International. Switzerland
• CEPSA. Spain
• EAT OUT Group.Spain
• SODEXO. Spain
• DERIA & DOLARA Group. Qatar
• POTOMAC Group. USA
• CHK Arquitectos .Mexico
• GG+ Arquitectos. Guatemala
• OM3 Management. Qatar
• HARRODS GROUP London. United Kingdom
• UCC Constructions. Qatar
• TALIMA INC. Panama City. Panama
• ALI BIN ALI Group. Qatar
• STARWOOD H&R. Qatar Grupo
• VICINI. Dominican Republic
• AMResorts. Mexico
• MIDDELBY. USA
• PROFFETIONAL DESIGN HOTEL. USA
• MARRIOT Hotels Group. USA
• HOST Hotels & Resorts. USA