Callum Russell

About Me

I am a newly qualified Interior Designer

Having just completed my BA (Hons) in Interior Design at York St John University, I am now looking for a position with an interior design agency.

My passion is for the design of retail and hospitality interiors and I would welcome an opportunity to show you what I can do.

A bit more

Driving Licence

I hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Software

I'm experienced in using AutoCAD, Sketchup, ProCreate, Twinmotion, Photoshop and Microsoft Office products.

BA (Hons) Interior Design

I've just completed my degree at the University of York St John (2022).

And, I can cook

Although not obviously related to interior design, my extensive experience of working in busy restaurant kitchens means I have a good insider knowledge of what the hospitality industry requires.

Testimonials

Personal

Music

My other passion is music, I'm working towards grade 8 in piano and also play the guitar.

Football

I've been a Hull City season ticket holder for many years, even supporting them when they were rubbish!

Travel

I love being inspired by the architecture in different cities and cultures and trying to learn a bit of the local language.

Early inspiration

I started designing buldings in minecraft as a child and even won a competion for my design!

CV

Education

2019-2022
York St John University

BA (Hons) Interior Design

Awaiting final grade, projected grade is a 2:1.

2017-2019
Bishop Burton College

BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in 3D Design

Grade: Triple Distinction
Also awarded Student of the Year 2019

2013-2017
Longcroft School

9 GCSE's

English Language (7), English Lit (5), Spanish (B), Art (B), Maths (5), Science (C,C), Geography (C), History (C), RE (C), ECDL (Distinction)

Work Experience

2016 - Current
Vanessas Delicatessen, Beverley

Chef

Working as first or second chef in a busy restaurant/coffee shop working with up to 100 covers at a time.

2019 - 2022
Cosy Time Coffee Shop, York

Chef/Waiter

Working as lone chef/waiter/tills in a small coffee shop/cafe.

March 2016
InHaus Solutions (Architect), Beverley

Work experience

A two week placement, working with a small team of architects learning AutoCAD and Sketchup. Went on site visits.

Skills

Sketchup

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Twinmotion

ProCreate

Microsoft Office Products

Creating mood boards and material boards

Exhibition design

Presentation skills

Good communication skills

Meeting deadlines

Ability to work under pressure

Working as part of a team or individually

Interpersonal skills

Responsible and reliable

Hard working

Full UK Driving license

Portfolio

My Works

Inclusive Hospitality - The Sadak Kitchen

Hospitality

Incubation Space - Stonebow, York

Hospitality

Redesigning Ryanair - Collaboration Project

Hospitality

Contact

Get in Touch

07825 046 245

callum@callumrussell.co.uk

Get in touch