Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer Commercial Interiors

Location: Andheri (E), Mumbai

Experience: 10-15 Years

Industry: Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

KEY MANDATORY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

- Candidates must have relevant experience in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

projects.

- We are specifically looking for designers with hands-on experience in Corporate Offices, Workplaces and

Commercial Interior Fit-Out projects.

- Candidates with only Residential Interior / Residential Architecture experience will not be considered.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer who can independently lead commercial interior

projects from client brief and concept development through layouts, presentations, design development, material selection,

GFC/working drawings and execution support.

The role requires someone who is not only strong in design and presentation but also understands the realities of a

Commercial Design & Build environment — budgets, timelines, technical detailing, coordination and site execution.

The candidate will lead assigned projects, guide junior designers and coordinate closely with clients, Business

Development, Estimation, Projects and Procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Concept Design & Space Planning:

- Understand client briefs, business requirements, headcount and workplace needs.
- Develop space plans, test fits, zoning and furniture layouts for corporate and commercial spaces.
- Create strong design concepts, mood boards and client presentations.
- Translate client requirements into functional, innovative and commercially viable design solutions.
- Participate in presales design pitches and client presentations

2. End-to-End Design Ownership:

- Independently handle assigned projects from concept to design closure and execution support.
- Develop and review layouts, detailed designs, material specifications, GFCs and working drawings.
- Ensure all design deliverables are accurate, coordinated and issued within project timelines.
- Maintain consistency between approved concepts, drawings, specifications and actual execution.
- Identify design and detailing issues before drawings are released for execution.

3. Commercial Interior Fit-Out Expertise:

- Apply strong knowledge of corporate office interiors and commercial fit-out projects.
- Design with a clear understanding of buildability,



timelines, site conditions and budget constraints.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of partitions, ceilings, flooring, furniture, finishes, joinery and other

interior fit-out elements.

- Coordinate design requirements with relevant technical/services teams to ensure integrated and

executable solutions.

4. Client Presentations & Design Coordination:

- Present concepts, layouts, materials and design solutions confidently to clients.
- Understand client feedback and translate it into actionable design revisions.
- Drive timely design approvals and sign-offs.
- Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the design stage.
- Manage design revisions while controlling their impact on timelines, cost and execution.

5. GFC, Working Drawings & Detailing:

- Ensure timely preparation and issuance of accurate GFC and working drawings.
- Review drawings for dimensions, detailing, coordination and execution feasibility
- Ensure drawings issued to site are complete and sufficiently detailed for execution.
- Coordinate revisions and design changes systematically.
- Minimize site rework arising from design or drawing errors.

6. Material Selection & Value Engineering:

- Select materials and finishes aligned with the approved concept, project budget and client expectations.
- Coordinate material samples, specifications and client approvals.
- Work with Estimation and Procurement teams to ensure selections are commercially feasible.
- Support value engineering without compromising critical design intent or functionality.
- Consider availability, lead time, maintenance and execution practicality while specifying materials.

7. Project & Site Coordination:

- Work closely with Project Managers and site teams during execution.
- Provide timely design clarifications and resolve site-related design issues.
- Conduct site visits/design reviews at critical stages as required.
- Ensure execution follows approved drawings, specifications and design intent.
- Coordinate design changes arising from actual site conditions.

8. Team Guidance & Review:





- Guide and mentor junior/mid-level interior designers assigned to projects.
- Allocate and review project-specific design activities.
- Review layouts, presentations, drawings and detailing before submission.
- Ensure team deliverables meet required quality and timelines.
- Support the Interior Design Studio Head in maintaining design standards and processes across the studio.

Key Performance Expectations

- The Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer will be responsible for:
- Timely completion of concepts, layouts and presentations.
- Timely client design approvals and sign-offs.
- Accurate and timely GFC/working drawing issuance.
- Minimal design-related errors and site rework.
- Design adherence to approved budgets.
- Timely material and finish finalization.
- Strong coordination between Design, Projects, Estimation and Procurement.
- Quality and execution readiness of design deliverables.
- Effective handling of multiple commercial interior projects.
- Client satisfaction during the design and execution process.

Qualification & Experience

- Bachelor's / Master's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture.
- 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in Interior Design.
- Mandatory experience in a Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out company.
- Strong experience in Corporate Office / Workplace / Commercial Interior projects.
- Must have independently handled projects from concept and space planning through GFC/working drawings and

execution support.

- Robust understanding of commercial interior materials, detailing, specifications and site execution.
- Experience in client presentations and design coordination.
- Experience guiding junior designers/project design teams.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and presentation software; knowledge of relevant 3D/rendering tools will be

an advantage.

- Strong communication, presentation, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Mandatory Candidate Profile

- Apply only if you have relevant hands-on experience in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior

Fit-Out projects.

- The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in:
- Commercial Office Interiors Space Planning Concept Design Client Presentations Design

Development Material Finalization GFC/Working Drawings Site Coordination Project Closure

- Residential-only profiles will not be considered.

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