Ballard Estate, Mumbai (full time on site)
Senior Interior Designer / Architect at NAP design studio
CTC: 12 24 LPA
Applicants to share their CV and portfolio to [Confidential Information]
NAP Design Studio is looking for a senior interior designer/architect to join its team in Ballard Estate, Mumbai.
//Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and design-driven senior interior designer/architect to join our team in Mumbai.
This role requires someone with strong conceptual thinking, refined design sensibility, and the technical capability to carry a project from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8-10 years of experience working on high-end interior and architectural projects, can lead design packages confidently and thrives in a collaborative yet fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, coordinates effectively with consultants and consistently delivers thoughtful, well-resolved work.
//Key Responsibilities
1. Concept development and design direction
- Lead the creation of strong, contextually grounded concepts for interior and architectural projects
- Develop mood boards, design narratives, space planning options, and early-stage visualisations
- Present design ideas confidently to the founder, internal team and clients
2. Design packages and technical drawings
- Produce and oversee comprehensive drawing sets across concept, schematic, and detailed design stages
- Ensure all design details, material specifications, and technical solutions are well-resolved and aligned with project intent
- Review and refine drawings prepared by junior designers and draftsmen
3. Project leadership and coordination
- Take charge of assigned projects, ensuring design quality, accuracy and timely delivery
- Coordinate directly with consultants (MEP, structural, lighting, landscape), suppliers, and contractors
- Lead or support client meetings, ensuring all design updates are clear, structured and professionally communicated
4. Material research and specification
- Source materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting and design elements aligned with the project's vision
- Prepare FF&E schedules and specification packages with accuracy and clarity
- Manage samples, approvals and coordination with suppliers.
5. Site reviews and quality control
- Conduct site visits to verify design implementation and address discrepancies early
- Liaise with contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure adherence to design intent
- Provide marked-up drawings, clarifications, and site instructions when required
6. Team collaboration and mentorship
- Work closely with the founder, project manager and technical team to maintain workflow efficiency
- Guide and mentor junior designers where needed, ensuring consistency and quality
- Participate actively in internal design reviews, bringing constructive and thoughtful feedback
7. Presentation and documentation
- Prepare compelling presentations, reports, and design documentation for clients and internal reviews
- Ensure all deliverables are organised, complete and aligned with project milestones
- Support in competition entries, RFP submissions, and portfolio materials when required.
//Personality and work style:
- Strong design intuition and passion for materials, craftsmanship and spatial storytelling
- High attention to detail, with the ability to move between conceptual and technical thinking seamlessly
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Confident communicator with excellent organisation and follow-through
- Comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and operating with a sense of ownership
- Collaborative, open to feedback, and committed to design excellence
www.nisapunjabi.com
//Why Join Us
At Studio Nisa Punjabi, we value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. You'll work on inspiring projects that challenge and reward your skills, all while being part of a supportive and driven team environment.
//How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your resume and portfolio to [HIDDEN TEXT]
www.nisapunjabi.com
