Lead Interior Designer

Meld; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Meld in Mumbai seeks an experienced interior designer to lead projects from concept to completion, shaping a cohesive design narrative and delivering high-end spaces.

You will develop presentations, drawings and specifications, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure on-site realization of design intent with creativity and technical precision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in interior design with a strong portfolio (high-end residential/hospitality)
• Strong design sensibility, attention to detail and a passion for creating meaningful spaces
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Excellent client coordination, communication and presentation skills
• Good technical knowledge of materials, finishes and construction detailing
• Proactive attitude and ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as well as within a team

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to completion, ensuring a cohesive and thoughtful design narrative.
• Develop design presentations, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients throughout the project - understand their vision, present design proposals, manage feedback and ensure approvals at key stages.
• Work closely with consultants, contractors and vendors to ensure design intent is translated on site.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative studio culture.
• Oversee material selection, custom design development and detailing.
• Ensure projects are delivered with a high level of design quality, creativity and technical accuracy.

Skills

Design sensibility

Attention to detail

Client coordination

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design process from concept to completion, ensuring a cohesive and thoughtful design narrative.

Develop design presentations, drawings and specifications.

Coordinate with clients throughout the project - understand their vision, present design proposals, manage feedback and ensure approvals at key stages.

Work closely with consultants, contractors and vendors to ensure design intent is translated on site.

Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative studio culture.

Oversee material selection, custom design development and detailing.

Ensure projects are delivered with a high level of design quality, creativity and technical accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in interior design, with a strong portfolio of completed projects (preferably high-end residential and/or hospitality.

Strong design sensibility, attention to detail and a passion for creating meaningful spaces.

Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).

Excellent client coordination, communication and presentation skills.

Good technical knowledge of materials, finishes and construction detailing

A proactive attitude, ability to manage multiple projects and work independently as well as within a team.