Senior Interior Designer And Architect

Company Description Featherlite, founded in 1965, is one of India's leading furniture manufacturing organizations, specializing in complete office furniture solutions for diverse market segments. The company operates through a strong network of direct and franchisee offices across 45 locations in India, enabling wide reach and consistent service. Featherlite's core expertise includes designing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative, cost-effective customized office furniture such as modular workstations, chairs, partitions, desks, conference tables, and educational, laboratory, and retail fixtures. The organization is committed to quality, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety, holding ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and ISO 18001:2007 certifications. Professionals joining Featherlite can expect to work with a well-established brand recognized for its design excellence and operational standards.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Interior Designer and Architect based in Karnataka, India. The role involves leading interior design projects from concept to completion, including space planning, layout development, and integration of Featherlite's furniture solutions into office, educational, and commercial environments. The Senior Interior Designer and Architect will prepare detailed drawings, 3D visualizations, and specifications, and coordinate with clients, project managers, engineers, and vendors to ensure design intent and quality standards are met. Daily responsibilities include conducting site visits, overseeing installation and fit-outs, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety, building, and environmental regulations. The role also includes mentoring junior designers, contributing to design guidelines and standards, and supporting business development with design presentations and proposals.
Qualifications

• Strong interior design and architectural skills, including space planning, concept development, and integration of furniture systems.
• Proficiency in design and visualization tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit or similar BIM tools, SketchUp, 3D rendering software, and Adobe Creative Suite).
• Solid knowledge of materials, finishes, ergonomics, and workplace design best practices, particularly for office and commercial environments.
• Experience managing end-to-end design projects, including site coordination, vendor interaction, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Understanding of local building codes, safety standards, and sustainable design principles relevant to projects in India.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior designers and contributing to design standards and processes.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, with several years of relevant experience in commercial or office projects.
• Prior experience in furniture design,