about me

Hi!

My name is Carlene Nassif, I grew up in Dubai and moved to London to study architecture. I completed my Bachelors in Architecture at Central Saint Martins in 2024, and I am looking to continue my career in Architecture and Design!

education

Interior Design Assistant (Part Time) | Graniti Building Materials | Aug 2021 - Sep 2024 | Dubai, UAE

  • Led tile selections for multiple projects, including residential towers, private villas, and apartments.

  • Created architectural drawings, moodboards, and sourced furniture to effectively enhance each space.

  • Participated in site meetings, contributing to the selection of tiles, sanitary ware, aluminium, wood, and technical details.

  • Supported sales by understanding client needs, submitting tile samples to architectural firms, and demonstrating strong communication skills.

  • Designed custom furniture tailored to client specifications.

  • Captured and edited showroom images for social media, website, and catalogues, boosting brand visibility and customer engagement.

Online Art Shop Founder | ARTCARLENE.COM | Aug 2020 - Sept 2023 | Dubai, UAE

  • Founded and managed an online art shop, generating consistent sales and expanding my creative portfolio. 

  • Curated and showcased artwork in a month-long pop-up, which attracted over 1000 visitors and resulted in 12% increase in sales.

Internship | Granitech UAE | May 2021 - Aug 2021 | Dubai, UAE

  • Collaborated closely with clients on furniture selection and fit-out, ensuring that project timelines and budgets were met. 

  • Produced detailed technical drawings that facilitated smooth project execution and reduced material waste.

Internship | Joseph Abdullah Architects | Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 | Beirut, Lebanon

  • Job shadowed an Architect for the summer, visited multiple construction sites including private villas and commercial buildings

  • Learnt autocad and assisted in drafting technical drawings

work

BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA accredited) | Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London | 2021 – 2024

  • Modules: Technical Studies, Design Studio, Professional and Ethical Practice.

  • Dissertation: A Critical Exploration of Dubai's Architectural Identity and Sustainability; How can Dubai design more sustainably by reimplementing vernacular elements? 

  • Grade: First Class Honours

    Foundation in 3D Design and Architecture | Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London | 2020 - 2021

  • Modules: Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design, Jewelry Design

IB Diploma | Dubai International Academy | 2018 - 2020

  • Higher Level Subjects: Visual Arts (7/7), Business Management (7/7) and Design Technology (6/7)

  • Standard Level Subjects: Maths, English Language and Literature, French AB

  • Awarded certifications for excellence in Visual Arts, achieving the highest grade in my cohort.

programs

Rhino - ●●●●○

AutoCAD - ●●●●○

Sketchup - ●●●●○

Photoshop - ●●●●○

InDesign - ●●●●○

Illustrator - ●●●○○

Vray - ●●●○○

Enscape - ●●●●●

Procreate - ●●●●●

Microsoft Office -●●●●●

and i can learn any program you need me to! (if you hire me…)