Job Description

NAP Design Studio is looking for a senior interior designer/architect to join its team in

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Ballard Estate, Mumbai.

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Please fill-in your portfolio/ work-samples in this form. (note that submission of this form is mandatory to move forward with your candidature).

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Form Link- Portfolio link

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Overview

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We are seeking a highly skilled and design-driven senior interior designer/architect to join

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our team in Mumbai.

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This role requires someone with strong conceptual thinking, refined design sensibility, and

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the technical capability to carry a project from concept to completion with minimal

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supervision.

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The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8-10 years of experience working on high-end interior

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and architectural projects, can lead design packages confidently and thrives in a collaborative

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yet fast-paced environment.

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This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, coordinates

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effectively with consultants and consistently delivers thoughtful, well-resolved work.

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Key responsibilities:

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1. Concept development and design direction

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- lead the creation of robust, contextually grounded concepts for interior and architectural
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projects

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- develop mood boards, design narratives, space planning options, and early-stage
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visualizations

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- present design ideas confidently to the founder, internal team and clients
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2. Design packages and technical drawings

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- produce and oversee comprehensive drawing sets across concept, schematic, and detailed
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design stages

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- ensure all design details, material specifications, and technical solutions are well-resolved
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and aligned with project intent

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- review and refine drawings prepared by junior designers and draftsmen
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3. Project leadership and coordination

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- take charge of assigned projects, ensuring design quality, accuracy and timely delivery
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- coordinate directly with consultants (MEP, structural, lighting,



landscape), suppliers, and
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contractors

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- lead or support client meetings, ensuring all design updates are clear, structured and
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professionally communicated

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4. Material research and specification

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- source materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting and design elements aligned with the
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project's vision

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- prepare FF&E; schedules and specification packages with accuracy and clarity
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- manage samples, approvals and coordination with suppliers.
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5. Site reviews and quality control

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- conduct site visits to verify design implementation and address discrepancies early
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- liaise with contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure adherence to design intent
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- provide marked-up drawings, clarifications, and site instructions when required
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6. Team collaboration and mentorship

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- work closely with the founder, project manager and technical team to maintain workflow
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efficiency

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- guide and mentor junior designers where needed, ensuring consistency and quality
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- participate actively in internal design reviews, bringing constructive and thoughtful
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feedback

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7. Presentation and documentation

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- prepare compelling presentations, reports, and design documentation for clients and
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internal reviews

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- ensure all deliverables are organised, complete and aligned with project milestones
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- support in competition entries, RFP submissions, and portfolio materials when required.
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Personality and work style:

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- strong design intuition and passion for materials, craftsmanship and spatial storytelling
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- high attention to detail, with the ability to move between conceptual and technical thinking seamlessly
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- proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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- confident communicator with excellent organisation and follow-through
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- comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and operating with a sense of ownership
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- collaborative, open to feedback, and committed to design excellence
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📌 Nisa Punjabi Studio- Senior Interior Designer (Mumbai)
🏢 Caresmith India
📍 Mumbai