Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) has announced that Jacinda Raniolo has rejoined its ranks, and is now serving as lead creative designer of the interior design (ID) team. Raniolo previously worked at GAJ for over eight years and returned to Australia in 2016.

In her role Raniolo will contribute to the growth of the ID practice and will deliver design and technical excellence, GAJ said. She will work with the teams to conceive and produce the concept direction in line with the client’s vision and within defined budgets.

Jacinda joins senior interior design team leaders Elie Choucair, associate partner and Paula Fay Evans, senior associate, both of who have been with GAJ for several years.

In its statement, GAJ said that Raniolo is ‘widely recognised for her leadership skills and industry expertise and has considerable experience working on a number of commercial, education and hospitality projects across the region’.

Her appointment is said to follow a successful year for the interior design division and represents the company’s commitment to the development of the practice areas enriching the design talent and expertise.