Lead Design and Ops

Design & Operations Lead Nestopia Interiors

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 10+ Years

About The Role

Nestopia Interiors is seeking an experienced Design & Operations Lead to drive end-to-end interior projects—from concept development to successful execution. This role requires a dynamic professional with strong design expertise, execution capabilities, client management skills, and leadership experience.

Working closely with the Founder, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, strengthening operations, and contributing to the company's long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership (25%)

* Lead design discussions and understand client requirements.

* Develop practical, aesthetically appealing, and execution-friendly design solutions.

* Guide space planning, material selection, and design development.

* Ensure design quality and alignment with customer expectations.

Execution & Site Operations (25%)

* Manage end-to-end project execution.

* Coordinate with site teams, contractors, vendors, and consultants.

* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

* Resolve site challenges and drive execution excellence.

Client Management & Business Development (20%)

* Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.

* Participate in client presentations, consultations, and project discussions.

* Understand customer requirements and drive project conversions.

* Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.

Leadership & Team Management (15%)

* Lead and mentor design and execution teams.

* Foster accountability, ownership, and collaboration.

* Support hiring, training, and team development initiatives.

* Contribute to building scalable operational processes.

Commercial & Business Support (10%)

* Support estimation, BOQ preparation, budgeting, and project costing.

* Participate in vendor negotiations and commercial discussions.

* Monitor project profitability and cost control measures.

* Develop an understanding of broader business operations and growth initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related disciplines.

* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in interior design and project execution.

* Strong exposure to both design and execution environments.

* Experience handling client interactions independently.

* Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

* Strong design and technical expertise.

* Deep understanding of project execution.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Leadership potential and people management capability.

* Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.

* High ownership, integrity, and accountability.

* A desire to grow beyond project management into broader organizational leadership responsibilities.

Added Advantage

* Experience in business development and project acquisition.

* Exposure to estimation, budgeting, and commercial negotiations.

* Experience running an independent practice or managing a business unit.

* Established network of vendors and execution partners.

Long-Term Opportunity

The selected candidate will work closely with the Founder and gain exposure to all aspects of the business. This role is intended for individuals who aspire to take on larger leadership responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to the long-term growth of the organization.