Principal Interior Designer

HomeLane; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury design firm is seeking a Principal Design Consultant – Luxe to lead complex projects, mentor design teams, and set the design benchmark for luxury interiors. The ideal candidate will have 7–14+ years of experience in luxury residential or hospitality design and a degree in Interior Design or Architecture. Strong leadership and exceptional design sensibility are essential for this role, as well as the ability to influence clients and stakeholders effectively.

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.
• Define and enforce design standards.
• Mentor Senior Design Consultants.
• Influence product sourcing on premium materials.
• Track global luxury trends for scalable propositions.

Skills

Exceptional luxury design sensibility

Strong leadership presence

Strategic thinking

Influencing senior customers

Excellent presentation skills

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.