Job Description:
S2 — Senior Lead Designer
The site commander — owning complex projects end-to-end from specialist drawings to final handover.
Department
Design
Experience
7–10 years
Reports To
S3 Senior Associate / Principal Designer
Software Required
AutoCAD, SketchUp / 3ds Max, MS Project or equivalent
Directs
L1, L2, L3, S1 on assigned projects
Employment Type
Full-time
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Senior Lead Designer is responsible for the complete end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, including specialist technical drawings, project scheduling, site leadership, and vendor coordination. You handle the most complex drawing categories — automation, home theatre, staircases, and water features — and you are the single accountable person for your site's progress, quality, and timeline.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Prepare specialist drawings: automation, air purifier, staircase, water feature, home theatre
- Lead market research and vendor research for specialised product categories
- Build and own project timelines and production schedules across all disciplines
- Lead full site operations — coordinating civil, carpentry, MEP, finishing, and styling simultaneously
- Own client communication for all project phases from design to handover
- Conduct site styling for project completion and photography
- Mentor and review the work of S1 and below on assigned projects
- Escalate design or site issues to principal with explicit context and recommended resolution
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 7–10 years in an interior design studio, with at least 3 years leading projects end-to-end
- Experience with specialist systems: home automation, home theatre, or water features preferred
- Ability to build and manage a project timeline across multiple contractors
- Strong vendor network and market knowledge in Kolkata
- Confident leader — comfortable owning decisions on site under pressure
YOU WILL THRIVE HERE IF
You have run a full project — start to finish — and you know what that actually
📌 Senior Lead Designer (Kolkata)
🏢 RECEX
📍 Kolkata