Interior Designer

Role & responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end interior design projects from concept development through design execution and project completion, with support from junior designers and teammembers.
• Develop creative and functional design concepts that align with client requirements, project objectives, budget, timelines, and aesthetic expectations.
• Conduct space planning and layout development for high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
• Prepare and review detailed technical drawings, working drawings, furniture layouts, elevations, sections, and construction documentation.
• Develop design presentations, mood boards, material boards, 3D visualizations, and concept presentations for client approvals.
• Select and specify FF&E, furniture, lighting, materials, finishes, color palettes, and accessories in accordance with the design concept and project requirements.
• Demonstrate strong material knowledge and recommend appropriate materials, finishes, and products based on aesthetics, functionality, durability, budget, and sustainability.
• Work closely with architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure design intent is accurately translated into execution.
• Coordinate custom furniture design and detailing, ensuring that furniture specifications meet functional, aesthetic, and technical requirements.
• Attend client meetings, site meetings, and project reviews to understand requirements, present design proposals, monitor progress, and address design-related concerns.
• Conduct regular site visits and coordinate with execution teams to ensure drawings, specifications, materials, and finishes are implemented as per approved designs.
• Identify and resolve design, technical, material, and execution-related issues during the project lifecycle.
• Review project progress against approved designs, quality standards, timelines, and specifications, and provide necessary design clarifications to the execution team.
• Maintain strong awareness of current interior design trends, building standards, industry practices, and sustainable design principles.
• Balance creativity with practicality by developing designs that meet functional, aesthetic, budgetary, quality, and timeline requirements.

Key Competencies

• Creative and detail-oriented approach to interior design
• Strong spatial planning and concept development skills
• Excellent knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and color palettes
• Strong understanding of custom furniture design and detailing
• Experience in high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects
• Strong project execution and coordination capabilities
• Good knowledge of technical drawings and design documentation
• Strong client communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of current design trends, building standards, and sustainable practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Willingness to adopt and integrate AI-powered design and visualization tools.