Lead Interior Designer - IQ/0207

Iquest Management Consultants; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Iquest Management Consultants in Mumbai invites an experienced Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer to helm commercial interior projects from concept to execution. You will manage client briefs, develop space plans, select materials, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Strong hands-on design, presentation skills, and thorough knowledge of corporate interiors are essential; residential experience is not considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Diploma in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture.
• 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in Interior Design.
• Mandatory experience in a Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out company.
• Strong experience in Corporate Office / Workplace / Commercial Interior projects.
• Experience handling projects from concept to GFC/working drawings and execution support.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial interior design projects from client brief to concept development through layouts and presentations.
• Develop design concepts, space plans, and client presentations; select materials and finalize working drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, Business Development, Estimation, Projects and Procurement teams.
• Guide junior designers and ensure on-time design deliverables and budget adherence.
• Oversee GFC/working drawings and site coordination.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D rendering

Presentation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D rendering tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer Commercial Interiors

Location: Andheri (E), Mumbai

Experience: 10-15 Years

Industry: Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

IMPORTANT MANDATORY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must have relevant experience in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

projects.

• We are specifically looking for designers with hands-on experience in Corporate Offices, Workplaces and

Commercial Interior Fit-Out projects.

• Candidates with only Residential Interior / Residential Architecture experience will not be considered.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer who can independently lead commercial interior

projects from client brief and concept development through layouts, presentations, design development, material selection,

GFC/working drawings and execution support.

The role requires someone who is not only strong in design and presentation but also understands the realities of a

Commercial Design & Build environment — budgets, timelines, technical detailing, coordination and site execution.

The candidate will lead assigned projects, guide junior designers and coordinate closely with clients, Business

Development, Estimation, Projects and Procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Concept Design & Space Planning:

• Understand client briefs, business requirements, headcount and workplace needs.
• Develop space plans, test fits, zoning and furniture layouts for corporate and commercial spaces.
• Create strong design concepts, mood boards and client presentations.
• Translate client requirements into functional, innovative and commercially viable design solutions.
• Participate in presales design pitches and client presentations

2. End-to-End Design Ownership:

• Independently handle assigned projects from concept to design closure and execution support.
• Develop and review layouts, detailed designs, material specifications, GFCs and working drawings.
• Ensure all design deliverables are accurate, coordinated and issued within project timelines.
• Maintain consistency between approved concepts, drawings, specifications and actual execution.
• Identify design and detailing issues before drawings are released for execution.

3. Commercial Interior Fit-Out Expertise:

• Apply strong knowledge of corporate office interiors and commercial fit-out projects.
• Design with a clear understanding of buildability, timelines, site conditions and budget constraints.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of partitions, ceilings, flooring, furniture, finishes, joinery and other

interior fit-out elements.

• Coordinate design requirements with relevant technical/services teams to ensure integrated and

executable solutions.

4. Client Presentations & Design Coordination:

• Present concepts, layouts, materials and design solutions confidently to clients.
• Understand client feedback and translate it into actionable design revisions.
• Drive timely design approvals and sign-offs.
• Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the design stage.
• Manage design revisions while controlling their impact on timelines, cost and execution.

5. GFC, Working Drawings & Detailing:

• Ensure timely preparation and issuance of accurate GFC and working drawings.
• Review drawings for dimensions, detailing, coordination and execution feasibility
• Ensure drawings issued to site are complete and sufficiently detailed for execution.
• Coordinate revisions and design changes systematically.
• Minimize site rework arising from design or drawing errors.

6. Material Selection & Value Engineering:

• Select materials and finishes aligned with the approved concept, project budget and client expectations.
• Coordinate material samples, specifications and client approvals.
• Work with Estimation and Procurement teams to ensure selections are commercially feasible.
• Support value engineering without compromising critical design intent or functionality.
• Consider availability, lead time, maintenance and execution practicality while specifying materials.

7. Project & Site Coordination:

• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams during execution.
• Provide timely design clarifications and resolve site-related design issues.
• Conduct site visits/design reviews at critical stages as required.
• Ensure execution follows approved drawings, specifications and design intent.
• Coordinate design changes arising from actual site conditions.

8. Team Guidance & Review:

• Guide and mentor junior/mid-level interior designers assigned to projects.
• Allocate and review project-specific design activities.
• Review layouts, presentations, drawings and detailing before submission.
• Ensure team deliverables meet required quality and timelines.
• Support the Interior Design Studio Head in maintaining design standards and processes across the studio.

Key Performance Expectations

• The Design Lead / Lead Interior Designer will be responsible for:
• Timely completion of concepts, layouts and presentations.
• Timely client design approvals and sign-offs.
• Accurate and timely GFC/working drawing issuance.
• Minimal design-related errors and site rework.
• Design adherence to approved budgets.
• Timely material and finish finalization.
• Strong coordination between Design, Projects, Estimation and Procurement.
• Quality and execution readiness of design deliverables.
• Effective handling of multiple commercial interior projects.
• Client satisfaction during the design and execution process.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture.
• 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in Interior Design.
• Mandatory experience in a Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior Fit-Out company.
• Strong experience in Corporate Office / Workplace / Commercial Interior projects.
• Must have independently handled projects from concept and space planning through GFC/working drawings and

execution support.

• Strong understanding of commercial interior materials, detailing, specifications and site execution.
• Experience in client presentations and design coordination.
• Experience guiding junior designers/project design teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and presentation software; knowledge of relevant 3D/rendering tools will be

an advantage.

• Strong communication, presentation, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Mandatory Candidate Profile

• Apply only if you have relevant hands-on experience in Commercial Interior Design & Build / Turnkey Interior

Fit-Out projects.

• The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in:
• Commercial Office Interiors Space Planning Concept Design Client Presentations Design

Development Material Finalization GFC/Working Drawings Site Coordination Project Closure

• Residential-only profiles will not be considered.