GM/Sr. GM - Interior Design

Lavish Buildmart; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavish Buildmart seeks a high‑caliber Design Leader to set the interior design vision for ultra‑luxury residential towers, show flats, and signature spaces. You will shape concepts, curate material palettes, and drive premium finishes across multiple towers while partnering with top consultants.

You will lead a talented team, manage budgets, drive procurement, and coordinate with sales, promoters, and architects to deliver world‑class interiors aligned with the brand's premium positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 15–20+ years of overall experience in interior design with leadership for 5-star hospitality projects.
• Experience with luxury brands and premium design consultancies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead interior design philosophy for ultra-luxury residential towers and signature residences.
• Oversee fit-out execution, ensure design intent on site, and coordinate with architecture/MEP/civil teams.
• Manage vendor networks, sourcing, negotiations, and turnkey contractor onboarding.
• Own design budgets, drive value engineering, and contribute to sales collateral and investor materials.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, CEOs, and promoters to align design with premium positioning.
• Lead and mentor a team of interior designers and execution managers; establish SOPs and quality checklists.

Skills

Interior design leadership

Luxury material palette

Show apartments design

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

AutoCAD

SketchUp/3ds Max

Revit

V-Ray/Enscape

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Revit

V-Ray/Enscape

MS Project

Job description

Design Leadership & Vision

• Define and drive the interior design philosophy for ultra-luxury residential towers/villas, show flats, sky lounges, clubhouses, and lobbies, in line with the brand's premium positioning.
• Curate distinctive design themes, mood boards, material palettes, and finish schedules for each project/tower, ensuring differentiation across the portfolio.
• Partner with international and domestic design consultants, architects, and celebrity/name-brand designers on flagship or signature residences.
• Set and uphold design quality benchmarks comparable to global luxury residential and hospitality standards (Four Seasons Residences, Ritz-Carlton Residences, etc.).

Project & Execution Management

• Oversee interior fit-out execution across multiple concurrent projects show apartments, sample flats, model homes, amenity decks, and common areas — ensuring design intent is not diluted on site.
• Coordinate closely with architecture, MEP, and civil teams to resolve design-execution conflicts and ensure seamless integration of services within design schemes.
• Manage design timelines, milestones, and handover schedules in sync with overall project/possession deadlines.
• Conduct regular site walk-throughs and quality audits to ensure workmanship, detailing, and finishes meet ultra-luxury standards.

Vendor, Material & Procurement Management

• Identify, empanel, and manage relationships with premium furniture, furnishing, lighting, art, and dcor vendors — both Indian and international.
• Lead material sourcing strategy for marble, veneers, metals, fabrics, lighting fixtures, and bespoke furniture, balancing exclusivity with commercial viability.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with vendors, contractors, and turnkey execution partners while safeguarding design integrity.
• Evaluate and onboard turnkey interior contractors for large-scale rollouts across multiple towers/units.

Budgeting & Commercial Ownership

• Prepare and own the interior design and dcor budget across projects, tracking cost per square foot against premium positioning targets.
• Drive value engineering without compromising the perceived luxury and finish quality of the product.
• Provide design cost inputs to support sales collateral, pricing strategy, and investor presentations.

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales & Marketing to ensure show apartments and experience centers are designed to convert prospective ultra-HNI buyers.
• Collaborate with the CEO/MD and promoters on design decisions for flagship signature residences and penthouses.
• Liaise with structural, landscape, lighting, and faade consultants to ensure a cohesive design language across the project.
• Support after-sales/CRM teams with customization and bespoke interior offerings for high-value clients (buyer customization desks).

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of interior designers, dcor specialists, and site execution managers.
• Institutionalize design SOPs, documentation standards (working drawings, BOQs, mood boards), and quality checklists across projects.
• Drive a culture of design excellence, innovation, and attention to detail across the design function.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Deep, demonstrable expertise in interior design and dcor for ultra-luxury residential complexes, villas, penthouses, or 5-star hospitality/branded residences — this is the primary and non-negotiable skill requirement.
• Strong command over luxury material palettes: natural stone, veneers, metals, bespoke joinery, art curation, lighting design, and premium soft furnishings.
• Proven ability to conceptualize and deliver show apartments/experience centers that drive premium sales conversions.
• Sound working knowledge of interior execution — fit-out sequencing, MEP integration, snagging, and quality control on live construction sites.
• Strong vendor network across premium furniture, lighting, art, and dcor brands (Indian and international).
• Proficiency with design and presentation tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp/3ds Max, Revit, V-Ray/Enscape, MS Project) sufficient to review and direct design teams.
• Excellent budgeting, negotiation, and vendor-management skills with a strong commercial mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to engage promoters, architects, and ultra-HNI clients confidently.
• A refined design sensibility, current with global luxury residential and hospitality design trends.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline from a reputed institute (e.g., NID, CEPT, SPA, or equivalent international institution).
• Additional certifications in Project Management or Luxury Hospitality Design are an added advantage.
• 15–20+ years of overall experience in interior design, with a minimum of 8 years leading design for 5-star hospitality projects.
• Prior experience with a reputed luxury hospitality brand/5 star hotels, or premium design consultancy is strongly preferred.

Key Attributes

• An eye for detail and an uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
• Entrepreneurial ownership mindset — comfortable operating at both strategic and on-ground execution levels.
• Ability to balance creative vision with commercial and timeline realities.
• Polished, client-facing presence suited to engaging ultra-HNI buyers and senior promoters.
• High resilience and adaptability to manage multiple concurrent luxury projects.