Lead Interior Designer - IQ/0207

Lead Interior Designer - IQ/0207

Job Title: Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer – Commercial Interiors

Location: Andheri (E), Mumbai

Experience: 10-15 Years

Industry: Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

IMPORTANT – MANDATORY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must have relevant experience in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

projects.

• We are specifically looking for designers with hands-on experience in Corporate Offices, Workplaces and

Commercial Interior Fit-Out projects.

• Candidates with only Residential Interior / Residential Architecture experience will not be considered

Key Responsibilities:

1. Concept Design & Space Planning:

• Understand client briefs, business requirements, headcount and workplace needs.

• Develop space plans, test fits, zoning and furniture layouts for corporate and commercial spaces.

• Create strong design concepts, mood boards and client presentations.

• Translate client requirements into functional, innovative and commercially viable design solutions.

• Participate in presales design pitches and client presentations

2. End-to-End Design Ownership:

• Independently handle assigned projects from concept to design closure and execution support.

• Develop and review layouts, detailed designs, material specifications, GFCs and working drawings.

• Ensure all design deliverables are accurate, coordinated and issued within project timelines.

• Maintain consistency between approved concepts, drawings, specifications and actual execution.

• Identify design and detailing issues before drawings are released for execution.

3. Commercial Interior Fit-Out Expertise:

• Apply strong knowledge of corporate office interiors and commercial fit-out projects.

• Design with a clear understanding of buildability, timelines, site conditions and budget constraints.

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of partitions, ceilings, flooring, furniture, finishes, joinery and other

interior fit-out elements.

• Coordinate design requirements with relevant technical/services teams to ensure integrated and

executable solutions.4. Client Presentations & Design Coordination:

• Present concepts, layouts, materials and design solutions confidently to clients.

• Understand client feedback and translate it into actionable design revisions.

• Drive timely design approvals and sign-offs.

• Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the design stage.

• Manage design revisions while controlling their impact on timelines, cost and execution.

5. GFC, Working Drawings & Detailing:

• Ensure timely preparation and issuance of accurate GFC and working drawings.

• Review drawings for dimensions, detailing, coordination and execution feasibility

• Ensure drawings issued to site are complete and sufficiently detailed for execution.

• Coordinate revisions and design changes systematically.

• Minimize site rework arising from design or drawing errors.

6. Material Selection & Value Engineering:

• Select materials and finishes aligned with the approved concept, project budget and client expectations.

• Coordinate material samples, specifications and client approvals.

• Work with Estimation and Procurement teams to ensure selections are commercially feasible.

• Support value engineering without compromising critical design intent or functionality.

• Consider availability, lead time, maintenance and execution practicality while specifying materials.

7. Project & Site Coordination:

• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams during execution.

• Provide timely design clarifications and resolve site-related design issues.

• Conduct site visits/design reviews at critical stages as required.

• Ensure execution follows approved drawings, specifications and design intent.

• Coordinate design changes arising from actual site conditions.

8. Team Guidance & Review:

• Guide and mentor junior/mid-level interior designers assigned to projects.

• Allocate and review project-specific design activities.

• Review layouts, presentations, drawings and detailing before submission.

• Ensure team deliverables meet required quality and timelines.

• Support the Interior Design Studio Head in maintaining design standards and processes across the studio.

Key Performance Expectations

• The Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer will be responsible for:

• Timely completion of concepts, layouts and presentations.

• Timely client design approvals and sign-offs.

• Accurate and timely GFC/working drawing issuance.

• Minimal design-related errors and site rework.

• Design adherence to approved budgets.

• Timely material and finish finalization.

• Strong coordination between Design, Projects, Estimation and Procurement.

• Quality and execution readiness of design deliverables.

• Effective handling of multiple commercial interior projects.

• Client satisfaction during the design and execution process.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture.• 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in Interior Design.

• Mandatory experience in a Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out company.

• Strong experience in Corporate Office / Workplace / Commercial Interior projects.

• Must have independently handled projects from concept and space planning through GFC/working drawings and

execution support.

• Strong understanding of commercial interior materials, detailing, specifications and site execution.

• Experience in client presentations and design coordination.

• Experience guiding junior designers/project design teams.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and presentation software; knowledge of relevant 3D/rendering tools will be

an advantage.

• Strong communication, presentation, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Mandatory Candidate Profile

• Apply only if you have relevant hands-on experience in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior

Fit-Out projects.

• The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Commercial Office Interiors → Space Planning → Concept Design → Client Presentations → Design

Development → Material Finalization → GFC/Working Drawings → Site Coordination → Project Closure

• Residential-only profiles will not be considered.