Job Description

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Interior Designer / Project Architect – Chennai

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We are looking for an experienced and execution-focused Interior Designer / Project Architect who can take complete responsibility for residential and commercial interior projects — from understanding the client’s requirements and developing the design to preparing working drawings, BOQs and coordinating execution at site.

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Key Responsibilities

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* Meet clients, understand their requirements, budget and design preferences.

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* Conduct site visits, measurements and site assessments.

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* Develop space plans, concepts, mood boards and design proposals.

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* Prepare detailed 2D drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections.

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* Create professional 3D models and photorealistic renders.

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* Prepare detailed working drawings that can be directly used by contractors and site teams.

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* Design modular kitchens, wardrobes, TV units, storage units and custom furniture.

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* Prepare electrical, lighting, false-ceiling, flooring and basic plumbing layouts.

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* Prepare BOQs, quantity estimates and material specifications.

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* Assist in project cost estimation and quotation preparation.

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* Design projects according to the client’s approved budget while maintaining aesthetics and functionality.

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* Coordinate with carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, civil teams, vendors and other contractors.

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* Visit project sites and ensure execution is carried out according to approved designs and drawings.

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* Identify execution issues and provide practical design/site solutions.

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* Conduct quality checks, snagging and support final project handover.

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* Coordinate with vendors and compare quotations, materials and specifications.

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* Handle multiple residential and commercial projects simultaneously.

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Software Skills – Required

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Candidates should be proficient in:

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* AutoCAD

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* SketchUp

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* Enscape and/or V-Ray

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* Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

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Knowledge of the following will be an added advantage:

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* Revit / BIM

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* Lumion

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* 3ds Max

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* Adobe Photoshop / presentation software

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Technical Knowledge Required

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The candidate should have valuable practical knowledge of:

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* Space planning

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* Residential and commercial interior design

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* Modular kitchens and wardrobes

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* Detailed joinery drawings

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* Plywood, MDF, HDF and other board materials

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* Laminates, acrylic, veneer, PU and other finishes

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* Interior hardware and accessories

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* False ceilings

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* Lighting and electrical layouts

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* Flooring and tile layouts

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* Basic plumbing coordination

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* Furniture and custom joinery

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* BOQ preparation

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* Quantity estimation

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* Cost estimation

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* Material selection

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* Site execution and quality control

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Candidate We Are Looking For

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We are not looking for someone who only creates 3D renders.

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We are looking for a designer who understands how a design is actually built and can take ownership of the project through:

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Client Brief → Site Measurement → Concept → 2D Design → 3D Visualization → Material Selection → BOQ & Costing → Working Drawings → Site Coordination → Quality Checks → Handover

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The candidate should have:

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* Strong design sense and creativity

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* Strong technical and execution knowledge

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* Ability to develop unique designs based on individual client requirements

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* Good understanding of project budgets and costing

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* Good client presentation and communication skills

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* Ability to coordinate contractors and site teams

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* Problem-solving ability at project sites

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* Willingness to travel to project sites as required

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* Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects

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Language

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* English – Required

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* Tamil – Required for effective client, vendor and site-team communication

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Location

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Candidates with experience handling projects independently from design through execution and handover will be preferred.

📌 Interior Designer (Chennai)
🏢 VERTICAL LIVING
📍 Chennai