Design Manager - Commercial Interiors

Flipspaces; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Flipspaces is seeking a Manager - Design to lead a team of designers across a portfolio of commercial interior projects in Mumbai and other major cities. You will own design quality, client experience, timelines, technical drawing quality, and team performance, ensuring concepts translate to execution across multiple projects.

You will review concept presentations, develop designs, 3D renders, and technical drawings, and coordinate with Project Managers to align milestones with execution.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in interior design, preferably in commercial spaces.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience managing or mentoring design teams.
• Strong portfolio of office, coworking, enterprise, or commercial interior projects.
• Strong understanding of design development, space planning, materials, and technical detailing.
• Excellent client-facing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and design stages simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of design-to-execution workflows.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max / Enscape, and Photoshop.
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3-5 designers across multiple commercial interior projects.
• Own design quality, delivery timelines, and overall design output across the portfolio.
• Review and approve concept presentations, developed designs, 3D renders, layouts, and technical drawing packages.
• Lead client design presentations, understand feedback, and drive the design approval process.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to align design milestones with project execution schedules.
• Brief designers on client requirements and guide the design development process from concept through technical detailing.
• Review layouts, drawings, specifications, and design details to ensure they are complete, coordinated, and execution-ready.
• Ensure material selections and specifications align with project budgets, design intent, and procurement timelines.
• Track and manage design revisions, scope changes, and client feedback.
• Mentor and develop junior designers through regular reviews, feedback, and design guidance.
• Support BD pitches and pre-sales presentations through concept development and design inputs when required.
• Work closely with the execution team to ensure the design intent is accurately translated on site.

Skills

Interior Design

Team Leadership

Client Presentations

Space Planning

Material Selection

Design QA/QC

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Enscape

Photoshop

Education

Interior Design / Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Enscape

Photoshop

Job description

Experience: 7-12 Years

Function: Design

Location: Mumbai | Bangalore | Delhi/NCR | Hyderabad

Experience: 7-12 Years

Function: Design

Industry: Commercial Interiors / Design & Build

About Flipspaces

Flipspaces is a design-tech powerhouse transforming the way commercial spaces are designed and executed. Combining technology, design, manufacturing, and end-to-end project execution, we deliver high-quality commercial interiors for leading enterprises, startups, co-working operators, and global brands.

As we continue to scale, we're looking for strong design leaders who can build high-performing teams and deliver exceptional design outcomes across multiple projects.

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager - Design to lead a team of designers across a portfolio of commercial interior projects.

You will own design quality, client experience, design timelines, technical drawing quality, and team performance, while ensuring every project moves seamlessly from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3-5 designers across multiple commercial interior projects.
• Own design quality, delivery timelines, and overall design output across the portfolio.
• Review and approve concept presentations, developed designs, 3D renders, layouts, and technical drawing packages.
• Lead client design presentations, understand feedback, and drive the design approval process.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to align design milestones with project execution schedules.
• Brief designers on client requirements and guide the design development process from concept through technical detailing.
• Review layouts, drawings, specifications, and design details to ensure they are complete, coordinated, and execution-ready.
• Ensure material selections and specifications align with project budgets, design intent, and procurement timelines.
• Track and manage design revisions, scope changes, and client feedback.
• Mentor and develop junior designers through regular reviews, feedback, and design guidance.
• Support BD pitches and pre-sales presentations through concept development and design inputs when required.
• Work closely with the execution team to ensure the design intent is accurately translated on site.

What We're Looking For

• 7-12 years of experience in interior design, preferably in commercial spaces.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience managing or mentoring design teams.
• Strong portfolio of office, co-working, enterprise, or commercial interior projects.
• Strong understanding of design development, space planning, materials, and technical detailing.
• Excellent client-facing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and design stages simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of design-to-execution workflows.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max / Enscape, and Photoshop.
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.

Key Skills

Commercial Interior Design | Design Leadership | Team Management | Client Presentations | Design Development | Technical Drawing Review | Space Planning | Material Selection | Design QA/QC | Revision Management | AutoCAD | SketchUp | 3ds Max | Enscape | Photoshop

Why Join Flipspaces?

• Lead design for landmark commercial projects across leading enterprises and brands.
• Work at the intersection of design, technology, and execution.
• Build and mentor high-performing design teams.
• Get exposure to large-scale, high-impact commercial interior projects.
• Be part of a rapidly growing design-tech organization with national and global ambitions.

Ready to lead the next generation of commercial interior design? Join Flipspaces and shape spaces that make an impact.