DGM - Interior Design

Godrej Properties; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Godrej Properties is seeking a seasoned Interior Design leader to drive design vision, standards, and customer experience across premium residential and mixed‑use projects in India.

The role requires 15–20 years of proven expertise, strong knowledge of materials, budgets, and BOQ, and the ability to lead regional teams, collaborate with consultants, and push innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in interior design, strategic planning and project management.
• Strong knowledge of interior design principles, trends, materials, budget and BOQ.
• Proficient with CAD/3D software and presentation tools.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Establish interior design vision and standards across projects.
• Review designs proposed by external architects to ensure consistency and customer‑centric design.
• Identify process improvements and lead strategic projects for pan‑India impact.
• Collaborate with consultants to optimize club programs and standardize design libraries.
• Promote sustainability and innovative concepts in project execution.

Skills

Presentation skills

Layout design

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Masters preferred

Tools

CAD

Revit

SketchUp

ArchiCAD

Excel

Job description

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

www.godrejproperties.com

Key responsibilities

Design Enhancement:

• Establish Interior Design vision and standards through comprehensive research of best practices in the Indian and international markets.
• Review interior designs proposed by external architects for apartment layouts, lobbies, and club areas to ensure consistent, customer‑centric design.
• Assess relevant interior design concepts to address micro‑market pain points and create differentiation in product offerings.

Strategic Projects:

• Identify inefficiencies in current interior design processes and propose strategic projects for pan‑India impact to mitigate these issues.
• Prepare and present cost‑benefit analyses to management for strategic project funding approval.
• Continuously assess regional competition to stay ahead and incorporate competitive insights into GPLs interior design strategies.
• Implement standardization of Interior Design practices across regions and projects, conducting periodic audits to maintain consistency.
• Collaborate with external consultants to optimize the club program and establish a standard library of designs and components.
• Should possess knowledge and understanding of building and finishing materials for various areas of project such as unit level , clubhouse, lobby etc
• In depth analysis of market offering and creating a palette of recommended materials along with costing
• Implementation and tracking of ongoing strategic projects such as Standardization in regions and projects to create consistency across all GPL regions

Interior Design and Customer Experience:

• Curate the pre‑sales customer experience in marketing offices to ensure impactful project launches.
• Lead the design and experience strategy for clubs and amenities across projects to differentiate GPL's offerings.
• Create consistent experiences through uniform interior design in common areas across all projects.

R&D and Innovation:

• Promote sustainability and advocate for net‑zero developments by adopting best practices in interior design.
• Conduct ongoing research in real estate and related industries to identify design concepts, materials, and technologies that add value to GPL's business and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Drive innovation in interior design and execution at project sites to maintain GPL's position as a leader in the industry.

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or similar field. Masters degree is preferred

Experience:

• 15-20 years’ experience in interior design, strategic planning and project management
• Strong knowledge of interior design principles, trends, materials, budget and BOQ

Skills:

• Design Software – CAD, Revit, Sketchup, ArchiCAD, excel
• Presentation Skills - PPT/InDesign or equivalent. Should possess a good layout design and composition skills for creating decks for management communication.