Design Head

Hustlehub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hustlehub is seeking a Design Head to lead a team of designers in delivering corporate interior projects. You will guide creative and technical aspects of office interiors, coordinate with site teams and service consultants, and ensure design quality and timely delivery.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of AutoCAD, office materials, vendor coordination, and strong leadership to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ Master level education in architecture/interior design is essential.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and allied design software.
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating with site teams.
• Knowledge of office interior materials and vendors required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of designers for office interiors.
• Oversee space planning for office projects using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with site teams and vendors to ensure quality deliverables.
• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to design standards and budgets.
• Manage design development from concept to completion with quality control.
• Prepare and present designs to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD

Space planning

SketchUp

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

B.Arch.

M.Arch. Interior Design

Tools

MS Office

SketchUp

Photoshop

InDesign

Enscape

Job description

Role: Design Head

Industry Type: Real Estate Employment

Type: Full Time, Permanent

About The Role:

The candidate is expected to handle a team of designers. Guide and support with creative & technical aspects of office interiors. Should have thorough knowledge in Office Interiors and Service coordination. Must be well versed with corporate interior designing and material usage. Must have prior experience in handling teams, coordinating with site teams and service consultants. Should be able to single-handedly steer the conceptual designs, presentations of facilities. Should be able to coordinate with designers, 3D visualizers and graphic designers. Candidates are expected to have an overview of the site work on a regular basis to ensure smooth workflow.

Responsibilities and Skills:

Candidates should be well versed in space planning of office projects in AutoCAD.

Candidate is expected to meet deadlines and maintain the quality of deliverables.

The candidate is expected to have knowledge of current market materials and vendors.

Experience in Site coordination and exposure to vendor interactions.

Candidates are expected to have team development skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.

Strong interaction, communication, sketching, and presentation skills expected.

Roles:

Provide pre-design services which may include conducting feasibility studies or specifying the requirements the design must meet.

Manage the development of design successfully from one phase to the next, without compromise to quality, budget, or schedule.

Participate in project meetings and Client presentations as needed.

Provide quality control and review design documentation and schedule project team deliverables.

Attend Client work-sessions and design reviews as required Skills:

Education: B.Arch., M.Arch.1 Masters Degree in Interior design

Technical skills: AutoCAD, MS office, Basic Sketchup, Photoshop

Work Experience: Minimum 5 - 9 years- experience working on commercial interiors design projects (Co-working experience is optional) Functional Areas: Architecture & Interior Design

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is your experience with AutoCad/3D Max/In-design/Sketchup/Enscape etc.?

2. What do you need to consider when designing an office space?

3. What piece in your portfolio are you most proud of?

4. How do you keep up with industry changes?

5. Have you ever exceeded the budget for a project?

6. Describe a time when your client didnt like one of your designs. What did you do?

7. What are your strengths as an interior designer?

8. Imagine your client asks you to design an office space in a way that is visually pleasing but not practical. How would you react?

9. What are a couple of questions youd ask to discover your clients requirements?

10. Describe a time when your client didnt like one of your designs. What did you do?

KPIs

1. Project Cost

2. Project Profit

3. Time spend on rework

4. Project time estimate accuracy

5. Work v/s Capacity

6. Lead time per project

7. Client Satisfaction

KRA’s

1. Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and preferences in detail, including any special considerations or concerns

2. Managing materials and labor costs to ensure that projects stay within budget guidelines

3. Reviewing bids from vendors to ensure they are reasonable in price

4. Working with architects to coordinate design details with construction plans

5. Preparing progress reports for clients on a regular basis throughout the duration of the project