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 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 * Positive 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