Senior Design Manager

Design Head Residential Interiors

• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience: 12+ Years
• Industry: Residential Interiors / Interior Design
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Preference: Female candidates preferred

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Design Head to lead our residential interior design team and manage projects from *concept development to execution*. The ideal candidate should have strong design sensibility, excellent knowledge of interior materials and construction methods, and the ability to manage clients, designers, costing and execution teams.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining *design quality, technical accuracy, client satisfaction, cost alignment and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete residential interior design process from concept to execution.
• Develop and review design concepts, space planning, 2D drawings, 3D designs, working drawings and detailed joinery drawings.
• Review and approve design deliverables to ensure aesthetic, functional and technical quality.
• Manage client meetings, understand requirements and present design concepts and material selections.
• Guide clients on laminates, veneers, acrylic, PU/lacquer, membrane, hardware, profiles, tiles, glass, lighting, sanitary and other finishes.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable, durable and aligned with site conditions.
• Work closely with Sales, Estimation, Procurement, Visualization, Drafting and Project Execution teams.
• Coordinate with estimation teams to ensure designs are aligned with BOQ, budget and project scope.
• Review material specifications, hardware systems, joinery details and construction methods.
• Support value engineering and control unnecessary design variations.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical/design support during execution.
• Ensure proper design handover to execution teams with clear drawings, specifications and build notes.
• Manage design timelines and ensure projects are delivered as per committed schedules.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior and senior designers.
• Establish and maintain design standards, drawing standards and documentation processes.
• Resolve design and execution-related issues proactively.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Residential Interior Design, with strong experience in a senior/leadership role.
• Degree/Diploma in Interior Design, Architecture or related field.
• Strong experience in residential interiors, modular furniture and site-built interiors.
• Excellent knowledge of materials, finishes, hardware, profiles, joinery and construction detailing.
• Good understanding of BOQ, costing, estimation and budget control.
• Strong client management and presentation skills.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of designers.
• Strong understanding of design-to-execution processes.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD Advanced
• SketchUp
• Enscape / V-Ray / Lumion
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Excel / Google Sheets
• Added advantage: Revit, MS Project / Primavera and other design/project management tools.

Key Competencies

• Design Leadership | Residential Interiors | Client Management | Material Knowledge | Technical Detailing | BOQ & Costing | Modular Interiors | Joinery | Team Management | Execution Coordination | Project Management | Design Quality Control.

What We Are Looking For

• A mature and hands-on Design Leader with strong ownership, excellent communication skills and the ability to balance design, client expectations, costing and execution requirements.
• The candidate should be creative, technically strong, commercially aware, deadline-driven and capable of leading a high-performing design team.
• Female candidates are preferred for this position.