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 qualified 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
- Sketch Up
- 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 good 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.

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