Interior Designer

About goSTOPS

We're goSTOPS, a Series A–funded hostel chain backed by Blume Ventures, on a mission to make hostels more predictable (in a good way).

We're scaling from 30 to 100+ properties across India, building something meaningfully different: hostels where you know exactly what to expect because we centrally design, control, and deliver the entire experience.

Over the past few months, we've focused on getting the fundamentals right:

-Happy customers

-A sharper product experience

-New offerings built around real traveller needs (workations, group bookings, coliving, referrals, and social features)

Now, we're entering our next phase of scale. And we believe the most sustainable way to grow is by building products that solve real customer problems at speed and at scale.

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.

Travel Requirement: 15–30+ days/month

Budget: 5-8.5 LPA

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.

• 2+ 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.

Role: Senior Interior Designer

Industry Type: Hotels & Restaurants

Department: Design & Projects

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Education: UG: Interior Design / Architecture

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