Churchgate |   1500000 - 2000000 P.A.

10+ years

Job Description:   

The ideal candidate will lead the creation and execution of world-class interior design concepts for ultra-luxury villas, ensuring a seamless blend of global aesthetics, technical precision, and superior detailing.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
•    Concept Development: Create and develop luxury interior design concepts inspired by international influences and standards for ultra-luxury villas through the internal design studio. 
•    Stakeholder Coordination: Take and interpret briefs from internal and external stakeholders to translate design intent into creative and executable solutions.
•    Design Presentations: Prepare and present design concepts, material boards and mood presentations to both internal leadership and external clients through effective story-telling

•    Technical Expertise:
o    Liaise with External Design Firms and/or prepare the concept designs, schematic layouts and design detailing in-house depending on the project demands
o    Lead and oversee preparation of GAs, GFCs, Detail Drawings and Shop Drawings incorporation as well as coordination
o    Suggest and present the best fits of the materiality and finishes as per the design demands, weather sustainability and cost accountability
o    Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Execution and Sales, ensuring timely completion up to snagging and handover to the clients
o    Ensure alignment of designs with engineering aspects including HVAC, AV, MEP, and structural systems

•    Material & Cost Knowledge: Possess deep understanding of sustainable materials, finishes, construction technologies, cost structures, and wastage factors.
•    Project Coordination: Work closely with consultants, vendors, and contractors at all project stages to ensure the design intent is maintained within approved budgets and timelines.

•    Quality Assurance:
o    Conduct regular site and factory visits to monitor design implementation, fabrication, and finishing quality.
o    Review and approve material samples, mock-ups, and shop drawings.

•    Design Governance: Collaborate with internal operations and project teams to incorporate functional and operational requirements into the design.
•    Consultant Liaison: Coordinate with architects, lighting designers, AV and MEP consultants, and other design professionals to ensure design synergy.
•    Creative Leadership: Stay abreast of international design trends, materials, and innovations, applying them to enhance the firm’s design language.
•    Reporting & MIS: Provide regular progress updates to senior management and maintain effective documentation of all design stages.

Job Requirements
•    Education: Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
•    Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in luxury residential or mixed-use developments with reputed developers, design studios, or consultancy firms.

•    Expertise:
o    Proven ability to design and manage ultra-luxury or high-end interior projects.
o    Strong understanding of space planning, FF&E, materials, finishes, and detailing.
o    Knowledge of local building regulations and interior construction processes.
o    Experience in managing both concept and executive design stages.
o    A very good design story-telling capabilities, authoritative convincing power and effective formal communications 

•    Skills:
o    Excellent design presentation and communication skills.
o    Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and other visualization tools.
o    Ability to produce and review 2D drawings and 3D renderings regularly.
o    Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
o    Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
o    Team player with the ability to mentor junior designers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Qualification: Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline

Keyskills:   ultra-luxury, high-end interior projects, team handling, luxury residential, mixed-use developments

Please note - due to the number of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to successful candidates.