Interior Designer

Waterleaf Architects; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterleaf Architects, based in Hyderabad, is seeking a full-time Interior Designer to lead interior packages for healthcare, residential and commercial projects on-site. You will collaborate with senior designers and project teams, owning interior layouts, RCPs, furniture plans, and finish schedules through to on-site execution.

The role requires independent production of drawings in AutoCAD, 3D modelling in SketchUp, and coordination with vendors and consultants, with hands-on involvement

Qualifications

• Proficiency in interior design and space planning from concept to GFC docs.
• Minimum 2 years interior design experience in design firms or contractors.
• AutoCAD is mandatory; must produce complete interior construction drawing sets.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior layouts, RCPs, furniture plans and finish schedules.
• Produce detailed working drawings, joinery and false ceiling details.
• Create 3D models and visualisations in SketchUp; render with V-Ray/Enscape.

Skills

Concept development

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Healthcare/interiors exposure

Education

B.Arch / B.Des or 4-year Interior Design Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

V-Ray/Enscape

Job description

Company Description

Waterleaf Architects is an innovative firm specializing in diverse architecture and interior design projects across residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. With a team of dedicated and skilled professionals, the firm combines creativity and technical expertise to deliver transformative designs. Waterleaf Architects is deeply committed to growth, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in the architecture and interior design industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Interior Designer role located in Hyderabad. The Interior Designer will work closely with senior designers and the project team, taking ownership of defined interior packages across healthcare, residential and commercial projects. Responsibilities include developing interior layouts, RCPs, furniture plans and finish schedules; producing detailed working drawings, joinery details and false ceiling details in AutoCAD; building 3D models and visualisations in SketchUp; selecting materials, finishes and FF&E and coordinating samples and mock-ups with vendors; preparing BOQs and supporting vendor scrutiny; coordinating interior drawings with MEP, HVAC and structural consultants; and conducting site visits to resolve execution queries and check work against drawings. The role demands active participation in design discussions, direct client presentation of your own work, and hands‑on involvement through to site execution.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Interior Design and Space Planning, including developing design concepts through to GFC construction documentation.
• Minimum 2 years of professional interior design experience, excluding internships, in a design firm, architecture practice or interior fit-out contractor.
• AutoCAD is mandatory. Must be able to independently produce a complete interior construction drawing set - layouts, RCPs, sections, joinery and false ceiling details.
• SketchUp is mandatory. Must be able to model, set up scenes and render using V-Ray or Enscape.
• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch) or Design (B.Des) is a must. A 4-year Diploma in Interior Design will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of interior materials, finishes, joinery detailing, false ceiling systems and standard execution practices.
• Ability to assist with project coordination, including working with consultants and vendors, tracking timelines and executing project goals efficiently.
• Strong organisational and collaboration skills with a focus on attention to detail.
• Exposure to healthcare, residential or commercial interior projects is a plus.