The Senior Interior Designer cum Design Manager will be responsible for leading the interior design function from concept development to design execution and project handover. The role requires a combination of creative design expertise, technical knowledge, team leadership, client management, and project coordination to ensure the delivery of high-quality interior design projects within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

The candidate will lead the design team, manage multiple projects, coordinate with clients and consultants, review technical drawings, and ensure that design intent is maintained throughout project execution.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Design Development and Creative Leadership

- Lead the development of interior design concepts, space planning, mood boards, material palettes, and design presentations.
- Develop innovative, functional, aesthetically appealing, and commercially viable interior design solutions.
- Establish design direction in accordance with client requirements, project briefs, brand guidelines, and budget constraints.
- Oversee the preparation of 2D drawings, 3D visualisations, renders, material boards, and design documentation.
- Ensure consistency in design quality, detailing, material selection, and overall project aesthetics.
- Review and approve design proposals before presentation to clients or submission for execution.

B. Technical Design and Documentation

- Supervise the preparation and review of detailed working drawings, including:
- Furniture layouts and space planning.
- False ceiling and lighting layouts.
- Flooring and wall-finish layouts.
- Electrical and lighting coordination drawings.
- HVAC and plumbing coordination drawings.
- Furniture, joinery, and millwork details.
- Interior elevations, sections, and construction details.
- Ensure coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, and other specialist consultants.
- Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, technical feasibility, and compliance with project requirements.
- Resolve design discrepancies and coordinate revisions before execution.
- Maintain drawing registers, revision control, material schedules, and design documentation.

C. Design Team and Resource Management

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of interior designers, junior designers, CAD draftsmen, and 3D visualisers.
- Allocate design tasks according to project priorities, team capacity, and individual expertise.
- Establish design standards, review procedures, and quality-control processes.
- Monitor team productivity, deliverables, deadlines, and design output.
- Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.
- Identify training requirements and support the professional development of the design team.

D. Client Management and Presentation

- Conduct client meetings to understand project objectives, functional requirements, design preferences, and budgets.
- Present design concepts, layouts, material selections, finishes,



and visualisations.
- Incorporate client feedback while maintaining design quality, feasibility, and project timelines.
- Manage design revisions and obtain approvals at key project milestones.
- Maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and referrals.

E. Project Planning and Design Management

- Manage multiple interior design projects simultaneously, from concept through detailed design and execution support.
- Develop design schedules, deliverable trackers, approval schedules, and project milestones.
- Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, procurement teams, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
- Ensure timely release of drawings, specifications, material selections, and design approvals.
- Identify potential design delays, coordination issues, and project risks, and implement corrective measures.
- Ensure smooth transition from the design phase to the execution team through complete documentation and design handover.

F. Budgeting, Materials and Procurement Coordination

- Develop design solutions in accordance with approved project budgets.
- Coordinate with estimation and procurement teams for material specifications, quantity requirements, and cost assessments.
- Evaluate material samples, finishes, furniture, lighting, fixtures, and accessories.
- Review vendor proposals, technical submissions, and material alternatives.
- Recommend cost-effective alternatives without compromising design intent or quality.
- Support value engineering, material optimisation, and design-to-budget exercises.
- Coordinate mock-ups, sample approvals, and prototype reviews where required.

G. Site Coordination and Quality Control

- Conduct site visits to review execution against approved designs and drawings.
- Provide design clarifications and resolve site-related design issues.
- Review workmanship, materials, finishes, furniture installation, and detailing.
- Coordinate with site teams to address discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions.
- Review shop drawings and samples submitted by contractors and vendors.
- Monitor design compliance and recommend corrective actions wherever required.
- Participate in snagging inspections, final quality reviews, and project handover.

H. Business Development and Strategic Contribution

- Support business development through design presentations, concept proposals, and client pitches.
- Contribute to design strategies, internal standards, and process improvements.




- Participate in design competitions, proposals, and pre-bid presentations where applicable.
- Maintain awareness of emerging design trends, materials, technologies, and industry practices.
- Contribute to improving design efficiency, client satisfaction, project profitability, and departmental performance.

3. Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's/master’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification in Interior Design, Design Management, or a related field is an advantage.
- Relevant skilled experience of 10–15 years in interior design and design management.
- Demonstrated experience in leading design teams and delivering medium-to-large-scale interior projects.

4. Technical Skills and Software Proficiency

- AutoCAD – Advanced proficiency.
- SketchUp, 3ds Max, or equivalent 3D modelling tools.
- V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, or other rendering software.
- Adobe Photoshop and presentation tools.
- Microsoft Office, Excel, and project reporting tools.
- BIM/Revit knowledge is an advantage, particularly for multidisciplinary projects.

5. Essential Competencies

- Strong creative and conceptual design capabilities.
- Excellent technical detailing and drawing-review skills.
- Leadership, team management, and mentoring ability.
- Strong client communication and presentation skills.
- Project planning, prioritisation, and multitasking.
- Budget awareness and commercial understanding.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
- Attention to detail and quality orientation.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

- Timely completion of design deliverables and project milestones.
- Quality, accuracy, and completeness of design drawings.
- Client satisfaction and timely closure of design approvals.
- Reduction in drawing errors, design discrepancies, and site rework.
- Adherence to approved design budgets and value-engineering targets.
- Productivity and utilisation of the design team.
- Effectiveness of consultant, contractor, and vendor coordination.
- Compliance with design standards and quality requirements.
- Timely resolution of design-related site issues.
- Successful completion of projects in accordance with agreed design objectives.

7. Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate should have 8–10 years of progressive experience in interior design, including substantial responsibility for design development, technical documentation, client presentations, team leadership, and project coordination.

Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be preferred, depending on the organisation's project portfolio:

- Intuitional and Healthcare Projects.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Interior Designer cum Design Manager (Greater Kailash)
🏢 Spectre Architects
📍 Greater Kailash