Design Associate - Interior Design

Clear Bracket; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-focused firm in Delhi NCR is looking for a Design Associate - Interior Design to lead multiple projects while guiding junior designers. The role requires a clear understanding of construction and strong aesthetic judgment. Successful candidates will manage timelines, coordinate quality deliveries, and make site-level decisions. A minimum of 4 years of experience in interior architecture is essential. This position does not cater to those seeking a drawing-only role and offers full-time work from the office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of interior architecture experience.
• Clear understanding of construction, detailing, and execution.
• Comfortable handling contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and ability to guide design decisions.
• Freelancing or independent project ownership is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–4 interior architecture projects simultaneously.
• Own timelines, coordination, and delivery quality.
• Review drawings and outputs from junior designers.
• Ensure alignment with practical construction feasibility.
• Manage budget and timeline constraints.
• Guide and mentor junior designers on design thinking, materials, and detailing.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on samples, quality, pricing, and timelines.

Skills

Interior architecture experience

Construction knowledge

Vendor management

Aesthetic judgment

Detailing

Tools

SketchUp

3Ds

Job description

Design Associate - Interior Design | Delhi NCR | Full-time | Work from Office

This is a senior, execution-led interior design role for someone who wants real ownership, not cosmetic responsibility. You will lead multiple projects end-to-end, guide junior designers, take site-level decisions, and act as a reliable extension of the Founder.

If you are looking for a drawing-heavy, comfort-zone design role, this is not it.

What You Will Do

• Lead 3–4 interior architecture projects simultaneously across design development, procurement, and execution.
• Own timelines, coordination, and delivery quality.
• Review drawings, 3Ds, and SketchUp outputs from junior designers.
• Ensure alignment with:
• Practical construction feasibility.
• Budget and timeline constraints.
• Guide and mentor junior designers on design thinking, materials, and detailing.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on samples, quality, pricing, and timelines.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects move with minimal founder involvement.
• Juniors trust your direction and reviews.
• Site decisions are faster and cleaner.
• Founder bandwidth reduces measurably.

Who This Role Is For

• 4+ years of interior architecture experience.
• Clear understanding of construction, detailing, and execution.
• Comfortable handling contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and the ability to guide others on design decisions.

*Tip - Freelancing or independent project ownership is a strong plus.

This Role Is NOT For You If

• You want a drawing-only or production-heavy role.
• Your portfolio is visually strong but weak on execution.
• You struggle with site realities or decision-making.
• You lack exposure to Delhi NCR project environments.