Head Architect

Della Group; Lonavala, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group is seeking a visionary Head of Architecture to steer the design strategy for luxury real estate, hospitality, and mixed-use developments in Mumbai and Lonavala.

Lead conceptual design through execution, manage external partners, and mentor the architecture team to ensure excellence, sustainability, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ to 20+ years in Architecture and Design Leadership.
• Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership role.
• Mandatory experience with reputed real estate developer handling luxury residential, township, hospitality, mixed-use, or premium commercial projects.
• B.Arch / M.Arch qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall architectural vision, design strategy, and development process for projects.
• Coordinate with Urban Planning, Landscape, Interior Design, Engineering, PM and Business teams.
• Review and approve designs, drawings, specs, and design submissions.
• Mentor and lead the internal architecture team to achieve design excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Design leadership

Real estate knowledge

Education

B.Arch / M.Arch

Job description

Department: Architecture & Design

Reporting To: CMD Location: Mumbai / Lonavala Working

Days: 6 Days Working Monday to Saturday with Extended hours

Mumbai Based Role

Experience In Townships, Luxury Projects, Master planning is a Must

About Della Della Group is a leading luxury lifestyle, hospitality, real estate, and design organization known for creating premium experiences through innovative design, world-class hospitality, and iconic destinations. With a strong focus on luxury living, experiential developments, and design excellence, Della continues to redefine spaces through creativity, quality, and customer-centric innovation. Role Overview Della is looking for an experienced and visionary Head of Architecture to lead the architectural design strategy and execution across luxury real estate, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will be a strong design leader with experience in reputed real estate organizations, excellent industry relationships, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality landmark projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall architectural vision, design strategy, and development process for Della projects. Manage concept design, design development, technical coordination, and execution from inception to completion. Collaborate with Urban Planning, Landscape, Interior Design, Engineering, Project Management, and Business teams. Review and approve architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and design submissions. Ensure design excellence, functionality, sustainability, quality standards, and timely delivery. Manage external architects, consultants, contractors, and design partners. Drive innovation through global design trends, new technologies, and best practices. Build and maintain strong relationships with leading architects and industry stakeholders. Mentor and lead the internal architecture team to achieve design excellence. Experience & Qualification 15- 20+ years of experience in Architecture and Design Leadership. Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership role. Mandatory experience with a reputed real estate developer handling luxury residential, township, hospitality, mixed-use, or premium commercial projects. B.Arch / M.Arch qualification preferred. Ideal Candidate Profile Strong portfolio of large-scale luxury real estate and hospitality projects. Excellent understanding of design, planning, execution, and project delivery. Strong market reputation and professional network within the architecture and real estate ecosystem. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills. Market Connects (Mandatory) The candidate should have strong relationships with: Leading architects and design consultants Real estate developers Project management consultants Contractors and vendors Industry experts and design professionals Travel Requirement The candidate should be open to regular travel between Mumbai, Lonavala, project sites, consultant offices, and business meetings as required. Compensation : Open to negotiate basis experience, project portfolio, leadership capability, and industry exposure.