Head of Design ( Pan India)

315Work Avenue; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

315Work Avenue seeks a senior interior design leader to head pan-India corporate interiors. You will drive design concepts, manage briefs, and coordinate across Sales, Projects, MEP, QS, Procurement and Facilities. Extensive client liaison and reviews ensure timely delivery and compliance with budgets and standards.

You will mentor architects, drafters and visualisers while introducing new design trends and sustainable materials across locations.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of experience in corporate interior design and design leadership.
• Proven ability to lead pan-India design programs for large office projects.
• Strong client-facing presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pan-India design function for managed office and corporate interior projects.
• Manage projects from client brief, concept development and test-fit planning through execution and handover.
• Lead, mentor and manage architects, interior designers, 2D drafters and 3D visualisers.
• Review space plans, mood boards, concept designs, detailed drawings, GFCs and 3D visualisations.
• Translate client requirements into innovative, functional and cost-effective workplace solutions.
• Present design concepts and technical solutions to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales, Projects, MEP, QS, Procurement and Facility teams.
• Ensure designs comply with budgets, timelines, quality standards and statutory requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and resolve site-related challenges.
• Standardise design processes, specifications, templates and quality guidelines across locations.
• Introduce latest workplace-design trends, sustainable materials and design technologies.
• Support business development through technical presentations, design pitches and client meetings.

Skills

Space planning

Workplace strategy

2D drafting

3D modelling

Presentation to clients

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Quality assurance

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Experience: 15-25 years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Pan-India design function for managed office and corporate interior projects.
• Manage projects from client brief, concept development and test-fit planning through execution and final handover.
• Lead, mentor and manage architects, interior designers, 2D drafters and 3D visualisers.
• Review space plans, mood boards, concept designs, detailed drawings, GFCs and 3D visualisations.
• Translate client requirements into innovative, functional and cost-effective workplace solutions.
• Present design concepts and technical solutions to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales, Projects, MEP, QS, Procurement and Facility teams.
• Ensure designs comply with project budgets, timelines, quality standards and statutory requirements.
• Conduct design reviews and resolve technical or site-related challenges.
• Standardise design processes, specifications, templates and quality guidelines across locations.
• Introduce the latest workplace-design trends, sustainable materials and design technologies.
• Support business development through technical presentations, design pitches and client meetings.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in space planning, workplace strategy and corporate interior design.
• Advanced knowledge of 2D drafting, detailing, elevations, sections and GFC drawings.
• Strong understanding of 3D modelling, visualisation, rendering and walkthroughs.
• Knowledge of civil, MEP, HVAC, electrical, fire and life-safety coordination.
• Expertise in material selection, finishes, furniture planning and specifications.
• Sound understanding of BOQs, costing, value engineering and design feasibility.
• Ability to review design documentation and ensure execution accuracy.