Facade Designer

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, Inc. is seeking a skilled Façade Designer with 4+ years of experience to develop facade solutions for architectural projects.

The role focuses on creating detailed drawings, shop drawings, and installation details for building envelopes, including cladding and sun-control systems. You will coordinate with architects, consultants, and project teams, review project documents, and ensure designs meet specifications and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Architecture, Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant façade design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and construction details.

Responsibilities

• Develop façade design concepts, layouts, elevations, and sections.
• Prepare shop and fabrication drawings with installation details.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and project teams.
• Ensure designs meet specifications and standards.
• Review site measurements and update drawings accordingly.
• Identify conflicts and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Incorporate client feedback and site conditions into designs.
• Maintain documentation and timely design submissions.
• Ensure constructability and dimensional coordination.
• Support project teams through design revisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Hunter Douglas is a global leader in innovative architectural products and window covering solutions, with expertise in designing and delivering high-performance architectural systems. The company focuses on combining design, functionality, aesthetics, and technical excellence to create solutions for modern buildings and commercial spaces.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Façade Designer with a minimum of 4 years of experience in façade systems, architectural detailing, and technical drawings. The candidate will be responsible for developing façade design solutions, preparing technical drawings, coordinating with architects and project teams, and ensuring that designs meet project specifications, performance requirements, and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop façade design concepts, layouts, elevations, sections, and detailed technical drawings based on architectural designs and project requirements.
• Prepare shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation details, and material specifications for façade systems.
• Work on architectural façade solutions, including external cladding, sun-control systems, louvers, screens, and other building envelope products, as applicable.
• Interpret architectural drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, and project documents to develop suitable façade solutions.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, and execution teams to resolve design-related queries.
• Ensure design accuracy, constructability, dimensional coordination, and compliance with project specifications and relevant standards.
• Review site measurements and project requirements to incorporate necessary changes into design drawings.
• Identify potential design conflicts and propose practical, cost-effective, and aesthetically appropriate solutions.
• Incorporate design revisions based on client feedback, site conditions, and engineering requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely delivery of drawings and design submissions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in façade design, architectural detailing, building envelope systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Working knowledge of SketchUp, Revit, or other relevant design software will be an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Understanding of façade materials, fixing systems, cladding details, and installation methodologies.
• Good knowledge of technical documentation, shop drawings, and material specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and spatial visualization skills.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet design submission deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with commercial, residential, institutional, or other large-scale architectural projects.
• Familiarity with fabrication drawings, site coordination, and installation requirements.
• Experience working with architects, façade consultants, contractors, or architectural product manufacturers.