Practice Director, Head of Mumbai Studio
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Opportunity:
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.
There is clear potential for long-term career progression into broader global senior leadership, with future opportunities for equity participation.
About the Practice:
Our client is a globally recognised, multidisciplinary design practice delivering projects across architecture, interiors, urban design, and masterplanning.
With an established presence in India, the studio is supported by a strong 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.
Role Overview:
This is a senior, market-facing leadership role responsible for leading the India studio both externally and internally.
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.
The role requires a balance of business development, leadership, and commercial awareness, alongside a strong understanding of design quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Studio Management:
Business Development & Client Engagement:
Commercial & Strategic Oversight:
Design Positioning:
Candidate Profile:
Experience & Background:
Skills & Attributes:
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.
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.
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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