Principal Designer

Flow Interio Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Interio Private Limited is seeking a Principal Designer to lead our interior design function for residential and luxury home projects. Translate client requirements into functional, aesthetically compelling spaces while guiding a talented design team to deliver high-quality, timely results.

The role requires hands-on expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, V-Ray, and related tools, with strong space planning, finishes, lighting, and client presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in the interior design industry, preferably in residential and luxury home interiors.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and managing multiple projects.
• Strong client management, presentation, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the interior design team, providing creative direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee end-to-end design development for residential and luxury home interior projects.
• Develop innovative design concepts, space plans, layouts, mood boards, material palettes, and presentations.
• Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D visualisations, working drawings, and detailed design specifications.
• Ensure design consistency, quality, functionality, and adherence to project budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, procurement, and execution teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, understand design expectations, and present creative design solutions.
• Guide the team in material selection, finishes, lighting, textures, and design detailing.
• Monitor project progress and conduct design reviews to ensure alignment with approved concepts.
• Allocate design assignments, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Maintain high standards of design innovation, technical accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

V-Ray

Photoshop

Space planning

Materials & finishes

Lighting design

Team leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and creative Principal Designer to lead our interior design function and drive design excellence across residential and full-home interior projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong design expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate client requirements into functional, aesthetically appealing spaces while ensuring quality and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the interior design team, providing creative direction and technical guidance.
• Oversee end-to-end design development for residential and luxury home interior projects.
• Develop innovative design concepts, space plans, layouts, mood boards, material palettes, and presentations.
• Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D visualisations, working drawings, and detailed design specifications.
• Ensure design consistency, quality, functionality, and adherence to project budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, procurement, and execution teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Attend client meetings, understand design expectations, and present creative design solutions.
• Guide the team in material selection, finishes, lighting, textures, and design detailing.
• Monitor project progress and conduct design reviews to ensure alignment with approved concepts.
• Allocate design assignments, monitor deliverables, and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Maintain high standards of design innovation, technical accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in the interior design industry, preferably in residential and luxury home interiors.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Photoshop, or other relevant design software.
• Excellent knowledge of space planning, materials, finishes, lighting, and design detailing.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and managing multiple projects.
• Strong client management, presentation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with functionality, budget, and execution feasibility.