Manager Senior Manager Interior Design

WeWork India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WeWork India is seeking an experienced Design Leader to translate the Design Director's vision into executable strategies and lead multiple interior design projects end-to-end in Bengaluru. The role calls for strong leadership, extensive team management, and a collaborative approach with clients and partners.

You will oversee space planning, material selection, documentation, procurement support, and installation, ensuring compliance with codes and brand standards while maintaining design intent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 8–10+ years of professional interior design experience including leadership or people management.
• Strong portfolio showing concept-driven, high-quality, technically sound work.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Solid understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Design Director's vision into clear design strategies and guide teams from concept through execution.
• Oversee all phases of design projects: concept, space planning, material selection, documentation, procurement support, installation.
• Ensure design solutions meet functional, aesthetic, regulatory, and brand requirements.
• Review and approve design packages, specifications, drawings, and presentations.
• Maintain design intent through procurement, construction, and project opening.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Client Collaboration

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description:

About WeWork India Launched 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*. For more information, please visit our website https://wework.co.in/

Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Project Delivery

• Translate the Design Director's creative vision into clear, actionable design strategies and guide teams from concept through execution
• Oversee all phases of design projects, including concept development, space planning, material selection, documentation, procurement support, and installation
• Ensure design solutions meet functional, aesthetic, regulatory, and brand requirements
• Review and approve design packages, specifications, drawings, and presentations
• Maintain design intent throughout procurement, construction, and project opening
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, technologies, and best practices

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of interior designers and junior staff
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, coaching, and professional development planning
• Empower team members to proactively identify, flag, and resolve design and project issues
• Build a strong design culture "Build the Guild" that encourages collaboration, accountability, and excellence

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with clients to understand needs, goals, budgets, and timelines
• Partner closely with architects, project managers, contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams
• Ensure design solutions are clearly communicated to the broader design and construction teams for accurate execution
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pitches, and client presentations

Project & Operational Management

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple projects
• Ensure quality control and consistency across all design deliverables
• Participate in site visits to support technical execution and resolve on-site challenges
• Balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high design Standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field
• 8-10+ years of professional interior design experience, including leadership or people management experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-driven, high-quality, and technically sound work
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Solid understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, and industry standards
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding design on high-profile projects
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral, written, and graphic communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external consultants, clients, and partners

Skills & Competencies

• Strong creative vision with attention to detail
• Project and people management expertise
• Client-focused and solution-oriented mindset
• Budgeting, scheduling, and organizational proficiency
• Process-oriented with an ambitious, out-of-the-box approach
• Ability to motivate and mentor teams beyond their comfort zones
• Collaborative, proactive, and highly

Equal Opportunity Employer

WeWork India is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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.