Pratima Mahesh
Blacksburg
Summary
Architect and Interior Designer with 3+ years of experience across architectural design, interior design, and community-focused projects in academic and professional settings. Led end-to-end design development for residential, hospitality, healthcare, and public-sector projects, and multiple large-scale interior projects. Strong expertise in design documentation, 3D visualization, site supervision, cost estimation, and material procurement, with hands-on experience in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite. I have worked in managerial positions in the past and prioritize good time management, well-structured tasks and being efficient.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Designer
Community Design Assistance Centre (CDAC), Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Performing inventory and site analysis.
- Researching case studies/precedents for the particular project, assisting in planning, preparing for, and conducting community meetings/workshops, creating conceptual designs, master plans, and planting plans, etc.
Architect
Freelance
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Interior renovation for a 5-star Hotel Lobby, conceptualizing material boards, procuring materials directly from vendors, and overseeing the execution.
- Designing a 100 villa community with sustainable concepts such as organic farming, solar paneled roofs, etc.
- Preparation of design presentations, cost estimations and bill of quantities.
- Site supervision and preparation of technical drawings/working drawings.
Interior Designer
Livspace
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Designing interiors for residential spaces according to client requirements.
- Preparation of design presentations and materials boards for client approvals and sourcing materials for construction and budget-conscious designs.
Architect
NS Associates
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Designing interiors for residential and corporate buildings and space planning according to client requirements.
- Preparation of design presentations and materials boards for client approvals and sourcing materials for construction.
- Site supervision and preparation of technical drawings/working drawings.
Interior Designer
DDS Architects Ltd
England, UK
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Designing and researching interiors for a healthcare facility that aims to create inclusive spaces for people living with cognitive and/or sensory impairments.
- Selecting materials for different rooms with different color schemes and understanding and designing toilets for the differently abled.
Intern Architect
Gayathri & Namith Architects
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Designing interiors for corporate offices and residential buildings and working with senior Interior Designers. Developing 3D renders and physical models.
- Preparation of interior presentations and developing material boards and design concepts and meeting with clients.
Education
Master of Architecture -
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Architecture -
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University
Hyderabad, India06-2020
Skills
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Enscape
- Photoshop
- Lumion
- AutoCAD
- RhinoGrasshopper
- V-Ray
- Illustrator
- 3DVisualisation
- Lighting Design
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Licensed COA Architect - CA/2021/13260 (India)
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi, Telugu, French (Speak/Read/Write)
Malayalam, Tamil (Speak)
Timeline
Student Designer
Community Design Assistance Centre (CDAC), Virginia Tech
02.2025 - 08.2025
Interior Designer
Livspace
11.2022 - 05.2023
Architect
Freelance
07.2022 - 07.2024
Interior Designer
DDS Architects Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2022
Architect
NS Associates
10.2021 - 11.2022
Intern Architect
Gayathri & Namith Architects
09.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Architecture -
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Architecture -
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University
AWARDS
- Shortlisted for the Vivek Punjabi Visions award for 3D models 2019
- Received certificate of academic excellence in Architectural Design 2017-2018