Ilesha Patel, a design professional with more than ten years of experience in the Charlotte region, recently joined global design and architecture firm Perkins+Will as a Senior Project Manager for Interiors. In this new position, she will work with clients to plan, design, and manage interior design projects.

“Ilesha’s work draws on creative ideas from across multiple disciplines and from her individual experiences,” said Irene Vogelsong, Director of Interiors with the North Carolina practice of Perkins+Will. “Her portfolio includes corporate interiors designed for financial, legal, aviation and transportation, hospitality, government, and retail clients. She is a tremendous addition to our team.”

Prior to joining Perkins+Will, Ilesha was a Senior Designer with C Design Inc., and previously worked with Gensler and Nelson. Born and raised in London, she earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and is a NCIDQ-certified interior design professional by The Council for Interior Design Qualification. She is a member of IIDA, the International Interior Design Association, and CoreNet Global, where Ilesha serves on the Community Outreach Committee of CoreNet’s Carolinas Chapter.