Manager - Design -

GMR Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in Delhi seeks a Design Manager to lead passenger-centric architecture across airport lounges, retail zones and hospitality spaces. The role emphasizes spatial flow, brand integration and maximizing commercial potential in high-traffic environments.

You will mentor a design team, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure documentation from concept to construction while adhering to safety and aviation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/hospitality design.
• Strong portfolio in airport or mixed-use projects.
• Experience supervising at least 3 large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of lounges, F&B areas, retail zones, and hospitality elements in airport environments.
• Coordinate conceptualization with branding, wayfinding, and experiential design to enhance passenger experience.
• Ensure design documentation from concept through construction with attention to detail and quality.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and internal teams for required building services.

Skills

Design leadership

Passenger-centric design

Brand integration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D Visualization

Job description

Job Purpose

Design-savvy and strategically minded Manager-Design with strong experience in commercial, retail, and hospitality architecture will lead the planning and design of passenger-centric environments within airport terminals and ancillary facilities. The role requires a deep understanding of user experience, spatial flow, brand integration, maintenance & operations and commercial optimization within high-traffic, complex environments.

Job Purpose

Design-savvy and strategically minded Manager-Design with strong experience in commercial, retail, and hospitality architecture will lead the planning and design of passenger-centric environments within airport terminals and ancillary facilities. The role requires a deep understanding of user experience, spatial flow, brand integration, maintenance & operations and commercial optimization within high-traffic, complex environments.

ORGANISATION CHART

Manager âÃÂàDesign --> AGM âÃÂàDesign --> Chief Executive Officer - DIAL --> Head - Finishes

Design Development for Commercial & Hospitality Spaces

• Lead architectural design of lounges, F&B areas, retail zones, and hospitality elements in airport environments.
• Ensure spatial layouts optimise passenger flows, operational efficiency, and revenue potential.
• Keep up-to-date with trends in hospitality, luxury retail, and experiential design within aviation and transport infrastructure.
• Oversee the design documentation process from concept through construction with attention to detail and quality.
• Design Approval Turnaround Time
• Compliance to detail & quality

Conceptualization & Presentation

• Create and present mood boards, material palettes, and design narratives to communicate the design vision effectively.
• Integrate architectural concepts with branding, wayfinding, and experiential design to elevate passenger satisfaction and commercial performance.
• Design Approval Turnaround Time
• Design Feasibility Success Rate
• Design Review for any unit that is going to be added

Sustainability, Innovation & Compliance

• Support sustainability initiatives and innovation in material use, digital integration, and future-ready design strategies.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and international aviation standards (ICAO, IATA).
• Compliance with standards

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, hospitality operators, commercial tenants, and branding consultants.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Regular interaction with other disciplines for getting necessary support/ input in terms of required building services

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• NA

Other Dimensions

• Manage and mentor a design team of at least 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelors/ MasterâÂÂs degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Registered Architect with COA (India) or equivalent license

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in commercial/hospitality design within airport or mixed-use projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality and commercial projects with design innovation
• Design supervision experience of minimum of 3 large scale completed projects

COMPETENCIES

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence