About goSTOPS
We are India’s fastest-growing hostel chain, scaling rapidly across the country. We build cool, vibrant, and functional spaces for young backpackers — spaces that are social, comfortable, and built for people to enjoy, work, and chill. As we continue to expand, we are strengthening our in-house design and execution team to deliver consistent, high-quality spaces across all locations.
Role Objective
Take end-to-end ownership of interior design projects for goSTOPS properties, from concept to execution, ensuring creative, functional, and brand-aligned spaces for our young backpacker audience while meeting quality, budget, and timeline objectives.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Design & Space Planning
- Lead space planning and layout design for hostel and hospitality projects.
- Prepare furniture drawings, joinery details, BOQs, and material specifications.
- Develop drawings required for site execution.
- Ensure alignment with brand guidelines and functional requirements.
2. End-to-End Project Execution
- Own projects end-to-end, from design to final handover.
- Support Project Managers and manage multiple projects in parallel.
- Ensure adherence to schedules, BOQs, and quality standards.
- Maintain high quality across all design documentation and deliverables.
3. Vendor & Site Management
- Manage and coordinate vendors, contractors, carpenters, and site supervisors on a daily basis. • Track progress through regular follow-ups and resolve execution issues promptly.
- Conduct site visits to monitor quality, measurements, and material usage.
- Ensure smooth coordination between design, execution, and maintenance teams.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with BD, Design, Projects, Operations, and Procurement teams.
- Participate in reviews and coordination meetings.
- Ensure smooth flow from design to procurement and execution.
5. Compliance & Quality Control
- Maintain high standards of design quality, documentation accuracy, and execution detailing.
- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new materials and technologies.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Interior Design / Architecture.
- 3–4 years of relevant experience in interior design and on-site project execution.
- Experience in hospitality / hostel / commercial interior projects will be a plus.
Key Competencies
- Solid expertise in space planning and furniture detailing.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory) and 3D tools (SketchUp, 3ds Max, Lumion, etc.).
- Good understanding of construction materials, finishes, and execution methods.
- Strong skills in vendor management, coordination, and daily follow-ups.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-growing environment.
- High ownership mindset and strong execution orientation.
Key Skills: Space Planning, AutoCAD, 3D Visualisation, Furniture Detailing, Site Execution, Vendor Management
📌 Interior Designer (India)
🏢 GoStops
📍 India