Design HEAD Architecture

DESCRIPTION: DESIGN HEAD ARCHITECTURE

ABOUT DUVILLE ESTATES

Duville Estates is a privately held real estate developer based in Pune and Mumbai, owned by the Dubash family, whose business legacy spans since 1810. Known for luxury residential, riverfront and commercial developments (including the landmark Riverdale, Pune), Duville Estates is certified 5-Star for Sustainability by ASSOCHAM and is recognised for its uncompromising approach to design quality, engineering excellence and customer-centric delivery.

ROLE PURPOSE

Duville Estates is seeking an accomplished Design Head to lead the organization's Architecture and Design function end-to-end. The role owns design strategy, product positioning, consultant governance and design delivery across residential, riverfront and mixed-use developments, ensuring every project reflects Duville's philosophy of exceeding customer expectations while balancing design excellence with commercial viability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Leadership & Strategy

• Lead Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Design functions across the Duville portfolio.
• Define design strategy, product positioning and design differentiation aligned to Duville's premium, sustainability-led brand.
• Own project development from concept and feasibility through approvals, design development and launch.
• Champion design thinking and experiential design to elevate customer experience across residential and riverfront developments.

Consultant Governance

• Build and manage the consultant ecosystem identification, appointment and performance governance of Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, Lighting, Signage and specialist consultants, both Indian and international.
• Establish consultant evaluation and governance frameworks that align design outcomes with business priorities and delivery timelines.
• Foster strategic relationships with design firms and consultants to drive innovation, knowledge exchange and consistent design quality.

Project & Portfolio Management

• Drive feasibility studies, product configuration and commercial viability assessments for new and ongoing developments.
• Oversee design coordination, budgeting and cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Project Management teams.
• Ensure design governance and standardization across concurrent projects and geographies.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Integrate sustainability and green-building principles into design, in line with Duville's ASSOCHAM 5-Star sustainability certification.
• Ensure design compliance with statutory, safety (HSE) and environmental sensitivity norms.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Present design and development proposals to promoters, leadership and key stakeholders.
• Build, mentor and develop a high-performing in-house design team.
• Partner with Business Development on redevelopment, acquisition and new-project feasibility.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor of Architecture (mandatory); a management qualification (PGDM/MBA or equivalent, e.g. ISB GMP) is a strong plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in design and development leadership across Residential, Retail, Commercial, Hospitality or Mixed-Use real estate.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale projects (multi-million sq. ft.) across multiple asset classes.
• Proven experience managing national and international design consultants and enterprise-wide consultant governance.
• Strong business orientation — able to balance design excellence with commercial viability and capital efficiency.
• IGBC Accredited Professional or equivalent sustainability credential preferred.
• Council of Architecture (CoA) registration required.
• Excellent executive presence, stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

KEY SKILLS

• Portfolio Design & Development Leadership
• Design Strategy & Governance
• Consultant Management & Governance
• Feasibility Studies & Development Planning
• Mixed-Use & Riverfront Development Integration
• Stakeholder & Executive Alignment
• Sustainability & IGBC Compliance
• Team Building & Mentoring
• Product Positioning & Customer Experience Design

WHY JOIN DUVILLE ESTATES

Be part of a two-century-old business legacy redefining luxury real estate in Mumbai and Pune. This role offers the opportunity to shape the design direction of landmark developments, lead a growing design and consultant ecosystem, and build long-term enterprise value within a family-owned, values-driven organization.

To apply, contact: [email protected] | www.duville.com