Interior Designer

About goSTOPS

We are India's fastest-growing hostel chain, scaling rapidly across the country. We build cool, vibrant, and functional spaces for young backpackers — spaces that are social, comfortable, and built for people to enjoy, work, and chill. As we continue to expand, we are strengthening our in-house design and execution team to deliver consistent, high-quality spaces across all locations.

Role Objective

Take end-to-end ownership of interior design projects for goSTOPS properties, from concept to execution, ensuring creative, functional, and brand-aligned spaces for our young backpacker audience while meeting quality, budget, and timeline objectives.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Design & Space Planning

• Lead space planning and layout design for hostel and hospitality projects.

• Prepare furniture drawings, joinery details, BOQs, and material specifications.

• Develop drawings required for site execution.

• Ensure alignment with brand guidelines and functional requirements.

2. End-to-End Project Execution

• Own projects end-to-end, from design to final handover.

• Support Project Managers and manage multiple projects in parallel.

• Ensure adherence to schedules, BOQs, and quality standards.

• Maintain high quality across all design documentation and deliverables.

3. Vendor & Site Management

• Manage and coordinate vendors, contractors, carpenters, and site supervisors on a daily basis. • Track progress through regular follow-ups and resolve execution issues promptly.

• Conduct site visits to monitor quality, measurements, and material usage.

• Ensure smooth coordination between design, execution, and maintenance teams.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with BD, Design, Projects, Operations, and Procurement teams.

• Participate in reviews and coordination meetings.

• Ensure smooth flow from design to procurement and execution.

5. Compliance & Quality Control

• Maintain high standards of design quality, documentation accuracy, and execution detailing.

• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new materials and technologies.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Interior Design / Architecture.

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in interior design and on-site project execution.

• Experience in hospitality / hostel / commercial interior projects will be a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in space planning and furniture detailing.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory) and 3D tools (SketchUp, 3ds Max, Lumion, etc.).

• Good understanding of construction materials, finishes, and execution methods.

• Strong skills in vendor management, coordination, and daily follow-ups.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-growing environment.

• High ownership mindset and strong execution orientation.

Key Skills: Space Planning, AutoCAD, 3D Visualisation, Furniture Detailing, Site Execution, Vendor Management