Lead, Interior Design

WeWork India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WeWork India seeks a Design Leader to own the end-to-end design process for premium workplace projects, from concept to final styling and FF&E curation. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Architecture, Art & Graphics, Construction, and Real Estate to deliver cohesive, brand-aligned spaces.

You will shape design narratives, manage multiple projects with tight timelines, mentor junior designers, and stay ahead of industry trends and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant design experience, preferably with exposure to commercial or workplace design.
• Proven experience in leading design projects from concept to execution.
• Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and spatial planning.
• Proficiency in design tools: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit (preferred).
• Excellent presentation, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight timelines.
• Strong leadership qualities and team mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design process for assigned projects—from concept development and spatial planning to FF&E curation and final styling.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Architecture, Art & Graphics, Construction, Real Estate) and external consultants to deliver cohesive design outcomes.
• Develop compelling design narratives aligned with WeWork’s brand and member needs; translate briefs into design strategies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across stages; ensure timely deliverables and quality control.
• Mentor junior designers and provide design guidance to maintain quality and consistency.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, sustainable design practices, and material innovations; engage with vendors.
• Oversee and review drawing sets, material boards, presentation decks, and BOQs for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Creative direction

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

About WeWork IndiaLaunched in 2017, WeWork India is one of India’s leading premium flexible workspace operators - GPTW certified (Nov 2024 – Nov 2025, Dec 2025 – Dec 2026). WeWork India has been the largest operator by total revenue for the past three fiscal years*. Since its inception, WeWork India has expanded across 8 cities in Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, with 73 operational centres spanning 8.2 million square feet (as of December 2025). WeWork India has played a significant role in the growth of the flexible workspace sector and contributed to the evolution of its products and services, providing customised and curated solutions for various office space needs*.

Design Leadership:Own the end-to-end design process for assigned projects—from concept development and spatial planning to FF&E curation and final styling.

Team Collaboration:Work closely with internal teams (Architecture, Art & Graphics, Construction, Real Estate,) and external consultants to deliver cohesive and timely design outcomes.

Creative Direction:Develop compelling design narratives aligned with WeWork’s brand and member needs. Translate briefs into design strategies that balance creativity with functionality.

Project Management:Manage multiple projects simultaneously across stages. Ensure timely deliverables, design intent preservation, and quality control.

Mentorship & Oversight:Mentor junior designers and provide design guidance and reviews to maintain quality and consistency across projects.

Sourcing & Innovation:Stay ahead of industry trends, sustainable design practices, and material innovations. Engage with vendors to discover new products and solutions.

Documentation & Drawings:Oversee and review drawing sets, material boards, presentation decks, and BOQs for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

7–10 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to commercial or workplace design

Proven experience in leading design projects from concept to execution

Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and spatial planning

Proficiency in design tools: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Revit (preferred)

Excellent presentation, storytelling, and communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight timelines

Strong leadership qualities and team mentorship experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

WeWork India is an Equal Opportunity and Affermative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to embody our values and all aspects of employment including the decisions to hire and promote, are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Our total rewards philosophy is aimed at providing compensation that is competitive, performance linked and helps us attract and retain the talent we need to drive our business forward and serve our members. As part of WeWork India, our commitment to you is that you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters collaboration, flexibility and inclusion.