Job Description

Practice Director, Head of Mumbai Studio

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Opportunity:

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This is a high-visibility leadership role within a global design group, offering the opportunity to lead an established studio and contribute to its continued growth.

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There is clear potential for long-term career progression into broader global senior leadership, with future opportunities for equity participation.

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About the Practice:

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Our client is a globally recognised, multidisciplinary design practice delivering projects across architecture, interiors, urban design, and masterplanning.

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With an established presence in India, the studio is supported by a solid leadership structure and a high-quality local team. The business is now looking to appoint a senior leader to build on this foundation and drive the next phase of growth.

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Role Overview:

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This is a senior, market-facing leadership role responsible for leading the India studio both externally and internally.

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The successful candidate will act as the figurehead for the office, building and maintaining client relationships, securing new work, and leading an established team to deliver high-quality design.

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The role requires a balance of business development, leadership, and commercial awareness, alongside a strong understanding of design quality.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Leadership & Studio Management:

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- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
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- Provide clear direction and foster a collaborative, design-led studio culture.
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- Work closely with existing leadership, including the Head of Architecture and Head of Interior Design.
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Business Development & Client Engagement:

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- Act as the primary market-facing representative for the studio.
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- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
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- Identify and secure new opportunities with high-quality clients.
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- Represent the practice within the wider market and industry.
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Commercial & Strategic Oversight:

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- Demonstrate strong commercial judgement.
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- Identify the right opportunities aligned with the studio's strengths.
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- Ensure a balance between design excellence and business performance.
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Design Positioning:

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- Champion high-quality design outcomes.
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- Position the studio as a multidisciplinary practice capable of delivering integrated "place-making" solutions across architecture, landscape, interiors, and masterplanning.
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Candidate Profile:

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Experience & Background:

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- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within architecture or design practice.
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- Background in architecture, urban design, or a related discipline.
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- Experience working within multidisciplinary environments.
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Skills & Attributes:

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- Strong business development and client relationship skills.
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- Charismatic and credible leader, able to represent the studio externally.
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- Experience operating in relationship-driven markets.
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- Commercially astute, with the ability to identify high-quality opportunities.
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- Ability to lead and inspire teams while maintaining design standards.
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FORM Careers is a specialist recruitment agency founded in Singapore in 2021 by architect Lucy Richardson. In 2026, the business expanded to Australia under the direction of Interior Architect & Director Kate Owens, with the establishment of the Melbourne office.

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We specialise in recruiting talent across Architecture, Interior Design, Property Development, and Construction throughout Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East. Our clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups to well-established local and international organisations.

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We partner closely with businesses to understand their culture, teams, and what makes them unique. Whether working with tier-one global architectural practices, respected boutique design studios, creative agencies, developers, real estate consultancies, or industry suppliers, we are committed to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions every day.

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EA 21S0753 | R1659870

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📌 Practice Director, Head of Studio. (Mumbai)
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📍 Mumbai