Associate Interior Design

Haworth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel opportunities

Global design firm environment

Job summary

Haworth, a global office furniture leader, seeks a design-driven professional in Chennai to support workspace design, costing, and client presentations across BENELUX & NESEE regions. You will develop proposals, collaborate with sales, and prepare compelling design concepts aligned with Haworth solutions.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling, rendering, and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic, international environment with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and versatility across projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting and costing principles.
• Proficiency in Excel for quotations, budgeting, and profitability calculations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp and V-Ray experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and take ownership of workspace design development, costing, and customer presentations.
• Support sales in preparing competitive project proposals maximizing opportunities and profitability.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify key accounts and dealer opportunities.
• Develop design concepts and presentations that align with Haworth solutions.
• Coordinate with sales teams, dealers, and accounts to ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

English communication

Portfolio

Budgeting

Presentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

V-Ray

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Support the BENELUX & NESEE sales organization by delivering design, costing, and presentation solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and contribute to business growth. Collaborate with sales teams, dealers, and key accounts to develop workspace design concepts, prepare project proposals, and support business development initiatives across the region.

A glimpse of your daily mission

• Assist and take ownership of assigned projects, including workspace design development, product selection, costing, and customer presentations.
• Support the sales organization in preparing competitive project proposals that maximize sales opportunities and profitability.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to identify and prioritize key accounts and dealer opportunities.
• Develop design concepts and presentations that align with customer requirements and Haworth solutions.
• Coordinate with sales teams, dealers, and key accounts to ensure consistent service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a liaison between customers and internal teams to support problem resolution and project execution.
• Maintain knowledge of Haworth and competitive product offerings to create effective workplace design solutions.
• Utilize digital design tools, including 3D modeling, rendering, and presentation software, to communicate design intent and project outcomes.
• Support regional bid responses by preparing design proposals that align with overall account strategies.
• Work closely with visualization, customer service, finance, and other internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design capability, and versatility across projects.
• Knowledge of project budgeting and costing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including quotation preparation, budgeting, and profitability calculations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, V-Ray, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of workplace and office environment design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong presentation, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and customer-focused mindset.

Travel Requirements

Open to travel internationally.

About Us

Haworth is one of the world's largest manufacturers of office furniture, providing solutions for tomorrow's customers worldwide. At the centre of our work is the human being: What does a person need to work, what pushes them, motivates them and what makes people feel comfortable at work? Only if we can answer that question, we are able to introduce designs to our customers that will make them achieve their goals. To stay one step ahead, we invest in our own research, have a worldwide network of interesting partners and are part of think tanks around the world who are trying to think ahead. The family-owned company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan/United States, employs more than 8,000 people and is represented in more than 150 countries in Asia, Europe and America with subsidiaries and partners.