Lead - Interior Design

Isprava; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Isprava, India's leading non-urban luxury home developer, seeks an Interior Design Lead to own the end-to-end interior design process for premium projects, collaborating with top-tier consultants and internal teams.

You will uphold uncompromising quality, aesthetics, and functional integrity, mentor 3–5 design managers, oversee site finishes, and ensure seamless delivery across luxury residences while balancing creativity with execution discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 14+ years of experience in luxury residential or hospitality interiors.
• Proven success in managing external consultants and internal design teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing luxury projects with uncompromising detail and finish.
• Precision in reviewing design documentation and execution drawings.
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility with a strong eye for luxury detail.
• Commercial acumen to ensure viability without compromise on quality.
• Leadership ability to inspire and guide high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development process with external consultants and internal managers.
• Ensure all design deliverables (drawings, BOQs, shop drawings, mood-boards) align with Isprava’s luxury brand ethos.
• Uphold the principle of zero compromise on design quality, aesthetic refinement, and functional integrity.
• Manage relationships with world-class interior design consultants, ensuring pace, accountability, and quality.
• Build and mentor a strong internal team of 3–5 design managers, providing structured guidance and review.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining personal oversight on critical design and execution checkpoints.
• Cross-functionally collaborate with Sales, Architecture, Construction, and Finishing teams to match design intent with on-ground execution.
• Conduct meticulous snagging and quality checks to ensure flawless delivery.
• Uphold Isprava’s standards of precision, with no tolerance for compromise on finish or function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Quality control

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Interior Design

Tools

Visualization tools

BOQ review tools

Mood boards

Job description

Isprava is India’s leading non-urban, luxury home developer. Over the past nine years, Isprava has grown exponentially by creating some of India’s most sought-after luxury homes in non-urban locations. The company has over 220 properties worth over USD 360 million spread across Goa, Alibaug, Kasauli and the Nilgiris. Isprava specialises in designing and building luxury homes and providing end-to-end services that include identifying the best locations, crafting bespoke spaces and ensuring seamless delivery of fully furnished homes to homeowners. Focused on providing only the finest to their customers, Isprava’s defining principles - exclusivity, comfort, and integrity -- have propelled them to become an acknowledged connoisseur of crafting one-of-a-kind lifestyle experiences through distinctly unique residences.

Dept.: Operations

Role Overview

The Interior Design Lead will own the end-to-end interior design process for Isprava’s projects, working directly with top-tier consultants, internal design managers, and cross-functional teams. This role is central to ensuring flawless design delivery—balancing creativity with execution discipline.

The role demands:

- No compromise on quality, aesthetics, and functionality at any stage of design or execution.

- Strong liaising with best-in-class external interior design firms and over-sight over a team of 7–10 internal design managers.

- Seamless collaboration with Sales, Architecture, Construction, and Finishing teams.

- Regular site supervision to guarantee flawless finishes and snag-free delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design development process with external consultants and internal managers.
• Ensure all design deliverables (drawings, BOQs, shop drawings, mood-boards) align with Isprava’s luxury brand ethos.
• Uphold the principle of zero compromise on design quality, aesthetic refinement, and functional integrity.
• Manage relationships with world-class interior design consultants, ensuring pace, accountability, and quality.
• Build and mentor a strong internal team of 3–5 design managers, providing structured guidance and review.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining personal oversight on critical design and execution checkpoints.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Sales to translate client aspirations into feasible design solutions.
• Partner with Architectural, Construction, and Finishing teams to ensure on-ground execution matches design intent.
• Resolve conflicts between aesthetics, timelines, and costs while protecting quality and design integrity.
• Maintain an active presence on sites to oversee finishing and detailing.
• Conduct meticulous snagging and quality checks to ensure flawless delivery.
• Uphold Isprava’s standards of precision, with no tolerance for compromise on finish or function.

5. Commercial Awareness & Value Engineering

• Balance creativity with commercial sensibility—optimizing designs for cost without diluting the luxury experience.
• Review BOQs, indents, and vendor submissions to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and design alignment.
• Bring global best practices and innovative materials into projects.
• Explore digital and AI tools for visualization, mood-boarding etc.
• Reimagine processes to enhance efficiency while maintaining design purity.

Key Requirement: (Education, Technical Skills and Personal trails)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 14+ years of experience in luxury residential or hospitality interiors.
• Proven success in managing external consultants and internal design teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing luxury projects with uncompromising detail and finish.
• Precision in reviewing design documentation and execution drawings.
• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility, with a strong eye for luxury detail.
• Commercial acumen to ensure viability without compromise on quality.
• Leadership ability to inspire and guide high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous, detail-driven, and uncompromising on quality and functionality.
• Creative yet pragmatic, with the ability to balance vision and reality.
• Collaborative and inspiring, with strong people connect.
• High adaptability in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Reporting to: Project Director / BU Head

Direct Report (if any): 7-10 Design Managers