Interior Designer / Project Architect – Chennai

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Conduct site visits, measurements and site assessments.

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

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

Create professional 3D models and photorealistic renders.

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

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

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

Prepare BOQs, quantity estimates and material specifications.

Assist in project cost estimation and quotation preparation.

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

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

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

Identify execution issues and provide practical design/site solutions.

Conduct quality checks, snagging and support final project handover.

Coordinate with vendors and compare quotations, materials and specifications.

Handle multiple residential and commercial projects simultaneously.

Software Skills – Required

Candidates should be proficient in:

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape and/or V-Ray

Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets





Knowledge of the following will be an added advantage:

Revit / BIM

Lumion

3ds Max

Adobe Photoshop / presentation software

Technical Knowledge Required The candidate should have valuable practical knowledge of:

Space planning

Residential and commercial interior design

Modular kitchens and wardrobes

Detailed joinery drawings

Plywood, MDF, HDF and other board materials

Laminates, acrylic, veneer, PU and other finishes

Interior hardware and accessories

False ceilings

Lighting and electrical layouts

Flooring and tile layouts

Basic plumbing coordination

Furniture and custom joinery

BOQ preparation

Quantity estimation

Cost estimation

Material selection

Site execution and quality control

Candidate We Are Looking For

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

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

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

Strong design sense and creativity

Strong technical and execution knowledge

Ability to develop unique designs based on individual client requirements

Good understanding of project budgets and costing

Good client presentation and communication skills

Ability to coordinate contractors and site teams

Problem-solving ability at project sites

Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects

Language

English – Required

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

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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

📌 Interior Designer (Chennai)
🏢 VERTICAL LIVING
📍 Chennai