Resume

Maureen Flacke

I’m an interior designer with nine years of experience across luxury hospitality, high-end residential, and commercial spaces—giving me a uniquely well-rounded perspective.

I specialize in blending creative vision with precise execution to craft spaces that inspire connection and elevate the guest experience. Through my studio, Ros’ko Designs, I guide projects from conceptual ideas through construction, collaborating closely with clients and teams to ensure every detail tells the right story. I’m passionate about creating environments that feel thoughtful, timeless, and unforgettable.

Qualifications

Interior Design BFA

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. 2012 - 2016

-Minor in Art History
-Furniture Design Semester exchange at DIS affiliated with the University of Copenhagen

Awards

NYCxDesign Awards Best of the Year 2025 La Tete d'Or
Short List for this year’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

Skills

Design & Conceptual Skills

  • Concept Development

    • creating brand-driven narratives that translate into spatial design

  • FF&E Selection & Specification

    • curating furniture, finishes, lighting, and accessories to achieve a cohesive aesthetic

  • Material Research & Sourcing

    • working with vendors to secure custom, high-quality materials

  • Renderings & Visualization

    • producing compelling visuals and presentations for client buy-in

Client & Team Relations

  • Client Communication

    • presenting ideas, building trust, and aligning on vision

  • Team Leadership

    • mentoring junior designers, delegating tasks, and reviewing deliverables

  • Stakeholder Management

    • balancing needs of ownership groups, operators, and consultants

Technical Expertise

  • Documentation

    • producing detailed drawing sets, elevations, bar sections, and lighting plans

  • Software Proficiency

    • AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation software

  • Quality Control

    • ensuring drawing accuracy, material compliance, and coordinated details

Creative & Strategic Strengths

  • Storytelling Through Design

    • connecting guests emotionally to the space

  • Innovation

    • blending natural tones with futuristic forms for unique guest experiences

  • Brand Alignment

    • translating hospitality brand ethos into physical environments

  • Problem-Solving

    • navigating site challenges and adapting designs to changing budgets

Project Management & Execution

  • Full-Phase Project Leadership

    • guiding projects from SD → DD → CD → CA

  • Budget & Schedule Management

    • tracking costs, negotiating pricing, and keeping projects on time

  • Consultant & Vendor Coordination

    • aligning architects, engineers, lighting designers, and millworkers

  • Construction Administration

    • site visits, punch lists, and ensuring design intent is upheld

Select Career Experience

Ros’ko Design

Founder

August 2025- Present

Project : End of Love - Brooklyn based cocktail bar

Rockwell Group

Senior Interior Designer PM

Metropolitan Area NY.

Dec 2021 - August 2025

Lead multiple luxury hospitality projects from concept to design development through construction, managing schedules and budgets while ensuring design intent is maintained. Built strong relationships with the client and vendors through Construction Admin and the FF&e phase.

Specializing in the development of impactful conceptual designs, renderings, and client presentations that communicate a clear design narrative. Experienced in managing high-profile hospitality projects with precision and excellence, consistently delivering on complex program requirements.

Notable clients include Related Companies :

Daniel Boulud’s Dinex, RxR, Starr Restaurant Group, CRC India and Fairmont Hotels.

Studio Robert Mckinley

Interior Designer PM

Metropolitan Area NY.

Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Hotel Lobby Design + Guest Rooms Design + Bar Design + Dive Bar Design
Project: Jacob Riis Beach. Coming soon as “ Rockaway Ocean Beach Club “

High End Residential Design : For a home located in “ Todos Santos Mexico “.

Project: Todos Santos

Wework

Lead Interior Designer

Metropolitan Area NY.

June 2018 - Nov 2019

• Define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and internal design ethos for all Montreal, and Toronto locations

• Develop layouts and finish packages to insure project approach follows WW brand standards and best practices

• Develop concept/mood strategies and successfully implement them from concept phase through project execution

• Identify, select and specify products and vendors that meet brand standards. Helped to advise on master FF&E project schedules.

• Develop pre-construction/bidding documentation that clearly conveys design intent and documents product and vendor selections

• Managed and reviewed the permit, bidding and construction drawing production phases with hired consultants

• Attended and assisted in CA phases. Worked with our in house project management team, general contractor and millwork teams to achieve the design intent.

• Coordinate staging to insure design intent is executed, maintained and communicated.


Interior Designer

Nov 2017 - June 2018
• Worked under the Creative Chief Officer to define and re-brand wework's global aesthetic.
• Managed FF&E deliverables . Spec'ed finishes and Designed custom furniture for Chelsea HQ.
• Developed layouts for executive offices with in WW Chelsea HQ
• Coordinated on site installs & managed procurement pipelines.

FF&E Designer / Standards

Jan 2016 - June 2018

Designed Custom Furniture to be used globally.
Maintained Vendor Relationships
Assisted in developing the ww Capex rollout. Collaborated with the FF&E department to develop conference room typologies.