Principal Interior Designer

HomeLane; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Principal Design Consultant for the Luxe segment. This role focuses on leading high-value projects, setting design benchmarks, and mentoring design teams. The ideal candidate will have 7–14+ years of experience in luxury interiors, a degree in Interior Design or Architecture, and a strong ability to influence stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to impact design quality and contribute to strategic growth efforts.

Qualifications

• 7–14+ years of experience in luxury residential, hospitality, or high-end commercial interiors.
• Proven experience handling marquee or ultra-premium projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value Luxe projects.
• Act as design authority and trusted advisor for premium customers.
• Define and enforce design standards for Luxe segment.
• Mentor Senior Design Consultants to improve quality.
• Partner with leadership on large-ticket deals.
• Influence sourcing and product teams.

Skills

Luxury design sensibility

Leadership presence

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Job description

The Principal Design Consultant – Luxe is a design leadership and business-impact role. This position sets the design benchmark for the Luxe segment, handles marquee and complex projects, and elevates overall design quality by mentoring teams and partnering with leadership on premium growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex, high-value, or architect-led Luxe projects.
• Act as a design authority and trusted advisor for premium customers and key stakeholders.
• Define and enforce design standards, best practices, and luxury benchmarks for the Luxe segment.
• Mentor, review, and coach Senior Design Consultants to improve design quality and conversion.
• Partner with studio leadership and sales teams to support closures and large-ticket deals.
• Influence product, sourcing, and category teams on premium materials, finishes, and bespoke
• Intervene in escalations related to design quality, feasibility, or customer experience.
• Represent HomeLane Luxe in flagship studios, design forums, and key customer meetings.
• Track global luxury trends and translate them into scalable Luxe propositions.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional luxury design sensibility with deep material and detailing expertise.
• Strong leadership presence and mentoring capability.
• Strategic thinking with commercial and brand awareness.
• Ability to influence senior customers, architects, and internal leaders.
• Excellent presentation, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7–14+ years of experience in luxury residential, hospitality, or high-end commercial interiors.
• Degree in Interior Design or Architecture; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Proven experience handling marquee or ultra-premium projects.

Performance Metrics

• Revenue and margin contribution from marquee Luxe projects.
• Improvement in overall design quality and team capability.
• Customer advocacy and brand impact for HomeLane Luxe.
• Successful mentoring outcomes and leadership feedback.