Senior Associate / Associate Lead Workplace Design

3across; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

3across is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate Lead – Workplace Design to lead the design and delivery of large-scale corporate workplace projects across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. You will drive interior architecture, space planning, design development, and construction documentation while mentoring a design team and engaging clients.

The role demands strong leadership, hands-on execution, and the ability to coordinate with architects, MEP, and vendors to ensure design intent,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale corporate workplace projects.
• Strong expertise in interior architecture, space planning, and design development.
• Profound understanding of construction documentation and site execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete design lifecycle from concept to execution for corporate workplace projects.
• Develop design concepts, space planning, material palettes, and FF&E.
• Own interior architecture, design development, detailing and construction documentation.

Skills

Workplace Design

Interior Architecture

Space Planning

Design Development

Construction Documentation

Site Execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design / Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Excel

3D Rendering Tools

BIM / Design Coordination Tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate / Associate Lead Workplace Design

Location: Bangalore / Chennai / Hyderabad

Experience: 5–12 Years

Industry: Workplace Design / Corporate Interiors / Commercial Interior Design

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate / Associate Lead – Workplace Design to lead the design and delivery of large-scale corporate workplace projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Workplace Design, Interior Architecture, Space Planning, Design Development, Construction Documentation and Site Execution, along with experience in leading design teams and managing client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete design lifecycle of corporate workplace and commercial interior projects from concept to execution.
• Develop and drive design concepts, space planning, workplace strategy, material palettes and FF&E.
• Take ownership of interior architecture, design development, detailing and construction documentation.
• Ensure design intent is maintained through procurement, value engineering and site execution.
• Lead client presentations, design workshops and day-to-day design discussions.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, structural consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Review and approve drawings, material specifications, mood boards, 3D visualisations and presentation packages.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers and conduct regular design reviews.
• Manage design timelines, project budgets and commercial requirements.
• Participate in material selection, procurement and value engineering.
• Conduct site visits, quality inspections and resolve design-related execution issues.
• Ensure projects meet required standards for functionality, aesthetics, ergonomics, sustainability and quality.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Corporate Workplace / Commercial Interior Design.
• Excellent knowledge of Space Planning and Space Optimisation.
• Strong understanding of Interior Architecture and Design Development.
• Hands-on experience in Construction Drawings, Detailing and Documentation.
• Experience handling projects from Concept Design Development Documentation Site Execution.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Experience in team leadership and design reviews.
• Good understanding of materials, finishes, FF&E and furniture planning.
• Exposure to budgeting, procurement and value engineering.
• Strong coordination skills with MEP, structural and other consultants.

Software Skills

• Revit
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign / Illustrator
• MS PowerPoint & Excel
• 3D Visualisation / Rendering Tools
• BIM / Design Coordination Tools

Qualification

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

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates from Workplace Design, Corporate Interiors, Commercial Interiors, Design & Build or large-scale Office Fit-out backgrounds will be preferred.

Candidates should have a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design ownership of enterprise-scale workplace projects.