Design Manager – Architect

Isprava Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Isprava in Mumbai seeks a Design Manager – Architect with a strong architectural background to lead design, plotting and master planning for luxury villas and real estate projects.

You will coordinate with sales, project managers, consultants, and internal teams, review drawings, ensure compliance with Indian codes, manage design reviews, and guide site execution while upholding Isprava’s design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) – Mandatory
• Master’s degree in Architecture or Urban Planning is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of architectural design experience
• Experience in luxury villas, bungalows, residential developments, or real estate architecture preferred
• Strong knowledge of architectural planning, design development, and execution
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Advanced proficiency in SketchUp
• Strong PowerPoint presentation and communication skills
• Familiarity with Revit and USGBC is an advantage
• Prior onsite experience is preferred
• Experience managing architectural consultants and project teams
• Strong understanding of Indian building codes and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, plotting, and master planning activities
• Ensure design quality, timely delivery, and compliance with project requirements
• Coordinate with sales teams, project managers, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Manage project kick off meetings and weekly design review meetings
• Review consultant drawings and deliverables across various project stages
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure alignment with project standards
• Ensure compliance with Isprava’s planning, design, and implementation standards
• Prepare feasibility reports, design proposals, presentations, and project documentation
• Collaborate with MEP engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and other consultants
• Ensure compliance with Indian building codes, regulations, and statutory requirements
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor design quality and construction progress
• Provide technical guidance and practical design solutions to site and construction teams
• Oversee snagging, final inspections, and project completion prior to handover
• Identify and resolve design related challenges proactively

Skills

Architectural design

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

SketchUp

PowerPoint

Revit

USGBC

Onsite experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.Arch.

Master’s in Architecture/Urban Planning

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

PowerPoint

Job description

Isprava is India’s premier developer of luxury homes in nonurban locations, known for crafting exclusive and bespoke residences. With nine years of exponential growth, Isprava has established a portfolio of over 220 luxury properties valued at more than USD 360 million across Goa, Alibaug, Kasauli, and the Nilgiris. The company offers comprehensive service from selecting prime locations to designing unique living spaces and delivering fully furnished, ready to move in homes. Guided by the principles of exclusivity, comfort, and integrity, Isprava creates one of a kind lifestyle experiences that set new benchmarks in luxury nonurban living. https://www.isprava.com

About the Role

We are looking for a Design Manager – Architect with 5+ years of architectural design experience, preferably in luxury residential villas, bungalows, and real estate projects.

This role is strictly focused on architectural design, planning, and execution. It does not include interior design responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong architectural background, project leadership experience, and prior exposure to site coordination and real estate development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, plotting, and master planning activities.
• Ensure design quality, timely delivery, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with sales teams, project managers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project kick off meetings and weekly design review meetings.
• Review consultant drawings and deliverables across various project stages.
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure alignment with project standards.
• Ensure compliance with Isprava’s planning, design, and implementation standards.
• Prepare feasibility reports, design proposals, presentations, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with MEP engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and other consultants.
• Ensure compliance with Indian building codes, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor design quality and construction progress.
• Provide technical guidance and practical design solutions to site and construction teams.
• Oversee snagging, final inspections, and project completion prior to handover.
• Identify and resolve design related challenges proactively.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) – Mandatory
• Master’s degree in Architecture or Urban Planning is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of architectural design experience.
• Experience in luxury villas, bungalows, residential developments, or real estate architecture preferred.
• Strong knowledge of architectural planning, design development, and execution.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced proficiency in SketchUp.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Revit and USGBC is an advantage.
• Prior onsite experience is preferred.
• Experience managing architectural consultants and project teams.
• Strong understanding of Indian building codes and regulatory requirements.

This position is exclusively for candidates with a core architectural profile. Interior design responsibilities are not part of this role.

Information Required

Please share the following details along with your application:

• Total experience in architecture:
• Team managed in the last three years, designation wise:
• Total experience as a Design Manager – Architect:
• Current CTC:
• Expected CTC:
• Previously interviewed/applied at Isprava/Lohono: Yes/No
• Availability to join: Notice period/Immediate
• Willing to work from Prabhadevi, Mumbai: Yes/No