Elisaveta Zhelyazkova — Head of Design
I am a design leader and interior architect with over 15 years of international experience shaping environments that marry strategy, beauty, and human emotion. My work spans luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial design across the U.S. and Europe — guided by a belief that every space should tell a story and support well-being through design intelligence. Combining strategic vision with intuitive sensitivity, I translate brand values and unspoken client needs into spatial experiences that feel both timeless and alive. I approach each project as a dialogue between people, place, and purpose — creating spaces that not only function beautifully but resonate on an emotional level. Recognized for leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering under pressure without compromising design integrity, I bring clarity, empathy, and creative precision to every phase of a project. My process integrates materiality, light, acoustics, and flow to enhance connection, performance, and belonging. Currently pursuing NCIDQ certification, I am deeply engaged in exploring how neuro-informed and emotionally intelligent design can shape the future of the built environment. I thrive in collaborative cultures that value innovation, inclusivity, and visionary leadership. Let’s collaborate. I’m always open to connecting with forward-thinking teams and exploring how design can meaningfully transform the way people live, work, and feel.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a design leader specializing in luxury and commercial interior architecture.
Experience: 10 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Commercial Interior Design
- Design Direction
- Corporate Interiors
- Workplace Design
- Interior Design Project Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Store Design
- Client Relations
- High-end Luxury Design
- Commercial Interiors
- Residential Interior Design
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years of international design experience.
- Expert in luxury residential and commercial design.
- Pursuing NCIDQ certification for enhanced expertise.
Work Experience
Method-1 - A division of Culton Companies, Inc.
Creative Project Lead - Interior design (1 yr 7 mos)
Pininfarina
Senior Interior Designer (2 yrs 1 mo)
ID & Design International
Lead Interior Designer (11 mos)
Interior Designer (2 yrs 2 mos)
Elisabeth Steel Interiors
Freelance Interior Designer (2 yrs 1 mo)
Studio Como
Senior Interior Designer (1 yr 2 mos)
FREELANCER INTERIOR DESIGN
Senior Interior Designer (6 mos)
MARTINELI
Senior Interior Designer (2 yrs)
Enikom - M
Interior Designer Sales (11 mos)
Krasimir Kapitanov
Interior Design Intern (4 mos)
Education
Master’s Degree at University of Forestry, Sofia
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Forestry, Sofia
High School at High school of romance languages
primary educaton at High school with humanitarian aesthetic profile St St Kiril and Metodii