Principal Interior Designer and owner of Carly Ahlman Design, a full service interior design studio based in NYC, working on projects internationally. The studio is focused on high-end residences and boutique commercial spaces and is available to assist with all aspects of a project from start to finish, including selection of architectural details and finishes, collaboration with architects and builders, and selection of furniture, artwork, and decor.
Carly Ahlman Design, New York, NY, US, Principal Interior Designer
Carly Ahlman Design is a full service interior design studio based in NYC, working on projects internationally. The studio is focused on high-end residences and boutique commercial spaces and is available to assist with all aspects of a project from start to finish, including selection of architectural details and finishes, collaboration with architects and builders, and selection of furniture, artwork, and decor.
Denton House Design Studio, New York, NY, US, Senior Interior Designer
• Designed and managed a number of international luxury residences and restaurants
• Integral part in growing the team four to 35 designers in three years
• Initiated design direction
• Sourced and selected hard finishes
• Redlined architectural drawings, shop drawings and finish schedules
• Established FF&E direction, selection and custom designs
• Managed project budgets
• Daily interaction with architects, construction teams, and vendors
• Lead client meetings
Bohn Architecture & Design, New York, NY, Interior Designer + Project Manager
• Source fabrics to create original schemes for client presentations
• Create floor plans, elevations, and details using AutoCAD
• Research trends in the home decor industry; introduce new product to co-workers and clients
• Track and organize invoices and place orders using Studio Designer
• Manage and attend project installations
Bloomingdale's Interior Design Studio, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Assistant
• Source fabrics, furniture, and home décor items for residential interior design projects
• Create floor plans, elevations, and details using AutoCAD
• Track and organize invoices
• Attend and manage project installations
• Create presentation materials for clients
Hearst, House Beautiful Magazine, New York, NY, US, Editorial Intern
• Attended and contributed ideas to editorial meetings
• Sourced home décor items for articles and features
• Tracked and organized magazine’s sample and prop inventory
Hearst, Country Living Magazine, New York, NY, US, Style + Market Intern
• Sourced home décor and fashion items for articles and features
• Tracked and organized magazine’s sample and prop inventory
• Attended press previews
Loom Décor, New York, NY, US, Creative and Marketing Assistant
• Managed the planning and coordination of beta testing events, launch parties, and trunk shows
• Created and organized content for company’s Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and blog accounts
• Assisted creative director with fabric selection and product design
• Designed product packaging materials
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Advertising & Marketing Communications
Became proficient in the Adobe Create Suite CS5. Gained experience in graphic design, event planning, public relations, and marketing.
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Interior Design
Received AAS in Interior Design. Became proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Familiar with FormZ and SketchUp. Worked on color schemes, concepts, space planning, fabric and furniture sourcing, and material selection for residential, commercial, corporate, and hospitality projects.
