Interior Designer

Hiring : AGM – SGM | Interior Design (Bangalore)

Department : Design & Product Development

Location : Bangalore

Reports to : Head of Design

Role Level : AGM / DGM / GM / SGM (Interior Design)

Role Objective

We’re looking for a senior Interior Design leader who can shape world-class, timeless spaces while driving functional excellence, design innovation, and seamless collaboration across teams.

This role requires a strong design vision, deep understanding of user behaviour, and the ability to lead high-impact projects end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ Strategic Design Leadership

Create future-ready, timeless interior spaces aligned with global standards.

Understand user behaviour, market trends, and customer aspirations to guide design decisions.

Influence architectural layouts, spatial planning, and fenestration to optimise aesthetics + functionality.

Build strategies to manage budgets, timelines, workforce planning, and scope adjustments.

Evaluate feasibility of in-house execution vs external consultants.

Benchmark all design outputs against international standards.

2️⃣ Functional Excellence – Design Ideation

Lead the creation of aesthetic, practical, unified design concepts for large-scale developments.

Collaborate with marketing, sales, CRM and other internal teams to integrate customer needs.

Facilitate brainstorming and concept development sessions.

Review zoning, layouts, colour themes, services placement, and design presentations.

Train teams to defend design concepts under scrutiny.

3️⃣ Execution & Delivery Oversight

Act as the SPOC for interior design on assigned projects.

Guide preparation of design briefs, project scopes, and requirements for consultants.

Validate BOQs, material selections, and budgets in collaboration with cost teams.

Track timelines, budgets, scope deviations, and escalate when needed.

Ensure continuous coordination with MEP, architecture, structure, infra, and project execution.

Supervise drawings across all stages and review information readiness before vendor release.

Conduct site visits and respond to RFIs.

Handle additional scope approvals and documentation.

Maintain working understanding of all allied design disciplines.

4️⃣ Consultant Management

Maintain an updated roster of top-tier design consultants.

Oversee technical evaluations, comparative analyses, and consultant recommendations.

Manage consultant contracts, scope amendments, and timely invoicing with Finance.

5️⃣ Research, Development & Innovation

Drive a culture of design innovation, new materials exploration, and tech adoption.

Ensure team proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3DS Max, Excel, PowerPoint and related tools.

Stay updated on global interior design trends and evaluate relevance.

6️⃣ Documentation & Process Management

Oversee meticulous documentation across concept, design iterations, decisions, and scope changes.

Maintain trackers for design progress, timelines, deliverables, and cashflow.

Ensure complete documentation readiness during handover / takeover phases.

7️⃣ People Leadership

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing interior design team.

Set clear goals, review performance constructively, and upskill team members.

Identify training needs and ensure continuous competency development.

8️⃣ Stakeholder Management

Work closely with internal teams : Design, Controls, Legal, Finance, PMO, Quality, CRM, HR, Marketing, Facilities, Procurement, Safety & more.

Build strong relationships with external stakeholders : consultants, vendors, contractors.

Required Competencies

Functional

Design Thinking

• Human-Centered Design
• Structured Thinking
• Aesthetic Sensibility

Project Management

Value Engineering

Business Acumen

Behavioural

Leadership

Collaboration

Who Should Apply?

Senior interior design leaders with experience in large-scale residential / commercial / mixed-use projects, strong concept-to-execution ownership, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a passion for creating global-standard spaces.