Architectural Interior Designer

CC India; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CC India in Hyderabad, India seeks a Senior Interior Designer to manage residential and commercial interior projects from concept to execution. You will translate client needs into functional layouts, develop and approve drawings, BOQs, and quotes, and present designs to clients with feedback incorporated.

The role requires leading, mentoring, and reviewing Junior Designers, ensuring design quality and adherence to timelines while coordinating with site and vendor teams for smooth execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in residential and commercial interior design.
• Strong experience in spatial planning, layout development, and space optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with custom furniture, cabinetry, and storage systems.
• Experience in site execution, site coordination, and vendor management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Strong knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furniture, and detailing.
• Excellent client communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and reviewing the work of Junior Designers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential and commercial interior projects end-to-end, from initial design development through execution.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into functional and aesthetically appealing interior layouts.
• Develop, review, and approve design drawings, layouts, BOQs, quotations, and project documentation.
• Lead client presentations in coordination with the Sales Manager and incorporate client feedback into design solutions.
• Ensure effective zoning, storage planning, space utilisation, and functional planning.
• Conduct project site visits to assess site conditions and validate design feasibility.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure site readiness before installation and execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review designs and drawings prepared by Junior Designers for accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to project requirements.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor Junior Designers and ensure timely completion of assigned design work.
• Maintain structured and updated project documentation, including drawings, BOQs, quotations, revisions, and approvals.
• Identify design or execution challenges and provide practical solutions in coordination with relevant teams.
• Ensure projects follow approved designs, quality standards, timelines, and company processes.

Skills

Spatial planning

Layout development

Space optimisation

Site coordination

Vendor management

Client communication

Team leadership

Project scheduling

Quality control

Mentoring

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Handle residential and commercial interior projects end-to-end, from initial design development through execution.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into functional and aesthetically appealing interior layouts.
• Develop, review, and approve design drawings, layouts, BOQs, quotations, and project documentation.
• Lead client presentations in coordination with the Sales Manager and incorporate client feedback into design solutions.
• Ensure effective zoning, storage planning, space utilisation, and functional planning.
• Conduct project site visits to assess site conditions and validate design feasibility.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure site readiness before installation and execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review designs and drawings prepared by Junior Designers for accuracy, feasibility, and adherence to project requirements.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor Junior Designers and ensure timely completion of assigned design work.
• Maintain structured and updated project documentation, including drawings, BOQs, quotations, revisions, and approvals.
• Identify design or execution challenges and provide practical solutions in coordination with relevant teams.
• Ensure projects follow approved designs, quality standards, timelines, and company processes.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in residential and commercial interior design.
• Strong experience in spatial planning, layout development, and space optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with custom furniture, cabinetry, and storage systems.
• Experience in site execution, site coordination, and vendor management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Strong knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furniture, and detailing.
• Excellent client communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and reviewing the work of Junior Designers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Approval & Design Quality Responsibility

• All designs, drawings, BOQs, quotations, and project documentation prepared by Junior Designers must be reviewed and approved by the Senior Design Coordinator before submission to clients or release for execution.
• The Senior Design Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining design quality, accuracy, consistency, and execution discipline across assigned projects.
• Ensure that approved designs are clearly communicated to the site and execution teams to minimise errors and rework.

Key Skills

Interior Design | Architectural Design | Space Planning | AutoCAD | SketchUp | BOQ | Furniture Design | Custom Furniture | Storage Solutions | Site Execution | Vendor Coordination | Client Handling | Team Management | Residential Interiors | Commercial Interiors | Project Coordination