Job Description – Lead Interior Designer
Company: Houzlook Interiors
Position: Lead Interior Designer
Location: Bangalore and Bhubaneswar
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 6+ Years
About the Role
We are looking for a creative, result-oriented, and experienced Lead Interior Designer to join Houzlook Interiors. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design team, handling client projects end-to-end, achieving individual revenue/design targets, and ensuring overall team performance and project delivery standards.
The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, client-handling capabilities, excellent design knowledge, and the ability to drive business growth while maintaining high-quality design standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Client Management
- Lead residential and commercial interior design projects from concept to execution.
- Understand client requirements, preferences, budget, and timelines.
- Create innovative design concepts, space planning, mood boards, and presentations.
- Conduct client meetings and provide design consultations.
- Coordinate with vendors, site teams, project managers, and execution teams.
- Ensure timely project delivery with high-quality standards.
- Handle escalations and provide effective design solutions.
Individual Responsibilities & TargetsIndividual Revenue/Business Targets
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales/revenue targets assigned by management.
- Convert qualified leads into successful design projects.
- Maintain strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Improve client satisfaction scores through quality design delivery and communication.
- Ensure timely closure of design proposals and quotations.
Individual Performance KPIs
- Number of client conversions achieved monthly.
- Monthly revenue generated through individual projects.
- Client satisfaction and feedback ratings.
- Design presentation quality and approval ratio.
- Timely completion of assigned projects.
- Coordination efficiency with execution and vendor teams.
Team Leadership ResponsibilitiesTeam Management
- Lead, mentor, and guide junior and mid-level designers.
- Allocate projects and monitor team productivity.
- Conduct regular design reviews and team meetings.
- Ensure the team follows company SOPs, timelines, and quality standards.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new designers.
- Maintain team motivation and performance discipline.
Team Targets & KPIsTeam Business Targets
- Ensure the team collectively achieves monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
- Improve overall team conversion ratios and project closure rates.
- Maintain project completion timelines across all ongoing projects.
- Drive upselling opportunities and premium design solutions.
Team Performance KPIs
- Team revenue achievement percentage.
- Project delivery success rate.
- Average client feedback ratings across projects.
- Team productivity and design turnaround time.
- Reduction in project delays and escalations.
- Team retention and performance improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture.
- 6+ years of experience in Interior Design with team-handling experience.
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3Ds Max, V-Ray, Photoshop, and rendering tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of materials, execution processes, and vendor coordination.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Strong commercial understanding and target-driven mindset.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in luxury residential interiors.
- Knowledge of modular furniture and turnkey projects.
- Strong client-conversion and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage high-pressure project environments.
