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Mohamed  Helmy

Mohamed Helmy

Design Team Manager
Cairo

Summary

Experienced Designer with a strong background in the hospitality industry, specializing in Axminster, hand-tufted carpets, and area rugs. Proven expertise in developing and managing design projects from concept to production, including catalog layout and product development for new collections. Adept at using advanced carpet design software to create bespoke designs tailored to client needs. Known for delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines with precision in planning and seaming. A highly skilled and creative professional with a Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Applied Arts.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of Design

Zenova Carpet
11.2018 - Current
  • Spearheaded the establishment of the design department, developing a structured approach to design processes that enhanced creativity and efficiency within the factory.
  • Lead the design team in creating innovative and market-relevant carpet designs, ensuring alignment with current trends and customer preferences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, sales, and marketing, to ensure seamless execution of design projects and effective communication of design concepts to clients.
  • Responsible for planning and executing carpet quantity calculations.
  • Prepare detailed seaming plans and professional flooded plans tailored to customer requirements, ensuring precise execution and a seamless installation.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their specific needs, and translating them into custom carpet solutions.
  • Conduct regular reviews of design work, providing constructive feedback and guidance to the design team to enhance design capabilities and foster professional development.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies to inform design choices and drive innovation within the company.
  • Oversaw successful rebranding initiatives for numerous companies, revitalizing outdated image.

Design Team Leader ( Egypt Design Office )

OW Hospitality
10.2015 - 09.2019

Led design team for custom carpet projects across MENA regions. The factory was largest carpet supplier in MENA region from 2016 to 2018.

Collaborate with clients, architects, and interior designers to create bespoke carpet designs, ensuring they meet aesthetic and technical requirements.

Directed the design process from concept to final production.

Mentored and supervised team of designers, fostering creativity and maintaining efficient workflow.

Checking team design work and production roles to ensure accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Developed new design collections tailored to regional trends and client preferences, ensuring innovation and market relevance.

Worked closely with planners to achieve minimum carpet wastage and ensure zero design mismatch after installation.

Senior Carpet Designer

OW Hospitality
10.2009 - 09.2015

Designed bespoke carpets for luxury hotels, residential, and commercial projects.
Collaborated with clients and interior designers to create custom patterns and color schemes.
Managed projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and design alignment.
Specialized in Axminster and hand-tufted carpets.
Delivered design proposals and handled revisions efficiently.

Preparing Axminster final production rolls for looms in cooperation with planners.

Carpet Designer

Oriental Weavers
03.2006 - 10.2009

Assisted in creating custom carpet designs for hotels, residential, and commercial projects.
Supported senior designers in developing patterns, color schemes, and design concepts.
Collaborated with the design team to prepare design proposals and mood boards.
Gained experience in Axminster, hand-tufted, and broadloom carpet design processes.

Drafting and cleaning design files for production.
Helped manage production coordination and client revisions under supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Textile Design

Faculty of Applied Arts
Cairo
09.2000 - 08.2005

Skills

Pattern and Motif Creation: Ability to develop original designs, including traditional, modern, and custom patterns

Color Theory: Expert knowledge of color harmony and palette selection to create visually appealing designs

Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of regional styles and motifs, such as Islamic, Turkish, Oriental, or European design influences

Axminster,Hand Tufted, and Wilton Techniques: Expertise in different carpet manufacturing techniques and their design limitations

Software Proficiency: Mastery of design software like AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and specialized in NedGraphics Texcelle

Production Experience: In-depth knowledge and huge experience in production techniques and preparing Carpet protection rolls

Seaming and Layout Planning: Capability to create seaming plans and carpet layout plans to minimize waste and ensure a seamless appearance

Fabric and Material Knowledge: Understanding the behavior of different fibers (eg, wool, nylon) in design and how they affect aesthetics and durability

Client Liaison: Ability to communicate with clients to understand their needs, proposed designs, and make adjustments

Time Management: Efficient handling of multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery of designs and approvals

Software

NedGraphics Texcelle

Adobe Photoshop

AutoCAD

Adobe illustrator

Timeline

Head of Design

Zenova Carpet
11.2018 - Current

Design Team Leader ( Egypt Design Office )

OW Hospitality
10.2015 - 09.2019

Senior Carpet Designer

OW Hospitality
10.2009 - 09.2015

Carpet Designer

Oriental Weavers
03.2006 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Textile Design

Faculty of Applied Arts
09.2000 - 08.2005
Mohamed Helmy Design Team Manager