Senior Design Manager — Aakriti Indesign Studio
Location : Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Experience : 10+ years (Residential Interiors)
CTC : ₹12–15 LPA
About Aakriti Indesign Studio
Aakriti Indesign Studio is an established interior design and execution firm in Hyderabad with 15+ years of experience and 3000+ completed homes. We deliver functional, aesthetic, and quality-driven residential interiors with full design-to-execution capability.
Role Overview
We are hiring a Design Manager to manage end-to-end design, client coordination, and timely delivery. The role needs strong design sense, deep material knowledge with build logic, and clear, disciplined execution.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development
- Translate client needs into functional concepts and reviewed 2D / 3D outputs.
- Own build logic : choose systems, profiles, hardware, and joinery that are practical and durable.
- Ensure designs are technically sound and aligned to budget.
Costing & BOQ Alignment
Understand costing metrics across laminates, veneers, lacquer / PU, acrylic, membrane, shutters / carcase specs, hardware tiers, countertops, tiles, glass, profiles, lighting, and site finishes.Work with estimation to keep BOQs tight and variations controlled.Client Coordination
Lead meetings both pre sales and post sales, explain design logic and material choices simply.Guide selections (laminates, veneers, handles / profiles, tiles, sanitary, lighting, glass / metal finishes) and record final specs.Execution Support
Coordinate with visualization, drafting, estimation, and site teams.Provide clear build notes, sections, and handover packs; conduct site checks as needed.Internal Collaboration
Work with sales for design-led conversion support.Mentor junior designers; maintain drawing and documentation hygiene; meet timelines.Required Experience & Skills
Degree in Interior Design / Architecture.10+ years in residential interiors (must).Deep material knowledge & build logic (modular + site-built, hardware systems, profiles, joinery, tolerances).Costing awareness across key finish / material systems and their impact on BOQ.Strong communication and client-handling.Software Proficiency (required)
AutoCAD (advanced 2D detailing, sections, joinery, layouts)SketchUp (or equivalent 3D)Enscape (or V-Ray / Lumion for visualization reviews)Adobe Photoshop (mark-ups, boards)MS Excel / Google Sheets (spec sheets, BOQ interfacing, trackers)(Bonus : Revit / 360, MS Project / Primavera for schedules)Soft Skills
Mature, calm under pressure; high ownership and accountability.Clear communicator; disciplined and deadline-driven.Team-oriented; coaches juniors; resolves issues proactively.Compensation
₹12–15 LPA (based on experience & capability)Apply
📧 info@indesignstudio.in
📞 8187892226
📍 4th Floor, Aditya Ram Square, Rd No. 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
🌐 www.indesignstudio.in
