DESIGN HEAD: Kitchen Design Operations & Development

POSITION - DESIGN HEAD: Kitchen Design Operations & Development
Role Overview:
This leadership role anchors the entire design and development ecosystem of the Cabinetry Cult
vertical across India , encompassing design direction, product innovation, system
development, operational strategy, and full-home design integration.
The position functions as a strategic bridge between Design, Technology, Production, Retail,
and Visual Merchandising, ensuring that every output , from a single cabinet to a complete home
, reflects StanleyÔÇÖs design ethos of craftsmanship, luxury, and timeless sophistication.
The role demands a blend of creative vision, operational acumen, and leadership maturity,
driving both the aesthetic direction and process discipline required to scale design excellence
across regions while maintaining the soul of the brand.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Design & Operations Management
   Lead the Kitchen Design operations, aligning creative design intent with technical
   feasibility and production capabilities.
   Establish and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across design,
   software, and production functions , ensuring every project adheres to process discipline,
   design quality, and delivery timelines.
   Take end-to-end ownership of design deliverables and their alignment with brand
   standards, acting as the key bridge between front-end designers and production teams
   to ensure snag less project..
2. Brand Ethos & Design Philosophy Integration
   Act as the custodian of StanleyÔÇÖs design philosophy, ensuring that the brandÔÇÖs ethos of
   luxury, detail, and craftsmanship is consistently translated across all projects,
   showrooms, and customer experiences.
   Cascade this design culture to all regional and front-end design teams through regular
   communication, design reviews, and mentoring, ensuring brand coherence in every
   client presentation and design output.
   Guide and review high value full-home design pitches to ensure aesthetic alignment,
   material harmony, and brand storytelling , elevating every presentation to reflect StanleyÔÇÖs
   premium design positioning.
3. Digital Integration & Workflow Systemization
   Spearhead the development and implementation of software systems for design and
   production, enabling seamless collaboration, version control, and faster turnaround.
   Oversee the centralized 3D visualization platform, allowing designers across India to
   upload design files for validated, technically reviewed renders , creating a unified national
   workflow that enhances both design accuracy and customer experience.
4. Product Development & Innovation
   Drive continuous innovation in fixed cabinetry and full-home furniture systems to keep the
   brand at the forefront of design trends and market demand.
   Lead vendor partnerships to bring in new materials, finishes, and technologies, enriching
   the brandÔÇÖs product and aesthetic vocabulary.
   Define and maintain design standards, product catalogs, and fixed furniture
   systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across all regions and projects.
5. Retail Design Oversight
   Oversee showroom design and layout planning across all Stanley formats , including
   Stanley Level Next, Stanley Boutique Homes, and Sofas & More , ensuring that
   space planning, visual flow, and material palettes embody the brand ethos.
   Drive layout planning and cabinetry design for full-home presentations and
   exhibitions (such as the ID Show), representing the brand and providing technical or
   aesthetic briefings to architects and designers.
6. Capability Building, Team Development & Talent Onboarding
   Build design capability across the organization through structured training programs,
   empowering teams with catalog mastery, design detailing knowledge, and process
   understanding.
   Hire, assess, and validate design talent Pan India, ensuring technical and aesthetic
   proficiency through portfolio evaluation and hands-on design assessments.
   Mentoring designers to maintain creative consistency, technical proficiency, and
   aesthetic excellence across all customer touchpoints.
   Continuously evolve training modules and design guidelines, ensuring new and existing
   team members remain aligned with evolving brand standards, processes, and digital
   tools.