Senior Facade Designer

Praveza Consultancy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Praveza Consultancy in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Facade Design Engineer to design and develop façade systems including curtain walls, glazing, and cladding, and to prepare detailed drawings using AutoCAD and 3D modeling software. You will coordinate with architects, structural engineers, fabricators, and contractors to ensure design quality, compliance with codes, and on-time delivery.

Leadership and mentoring of junior designers are expected.

Qualifications

• Facade design experience across curtain walls, glazing, and cladding systems.
• Prepare drawings using AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.
• Develop cost-effective facade solutions.
• Prepare detailed layouts, sections, elevations, and connection drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop façade systems including curtain walls, windows, doors, glazing, and cladding.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and fabricators to resolve issues.
• Prepare shop, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and performance requirements.
• Lead and mentor junior facade designers.

Skills

Facade systems

Curtain walls

Aluminium structures

Windows & doors

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Technical drawing

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Architecture degree considered

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Facade Design Engineer / Facade Design Professional

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Development

• Design and develop facade systems, including curtain walls, windows, doors, glazing, and cladding systems.
• Prepare concept, schematic, detailed design, and construction drawings using AutoCAD and relevant 3D modeling software.
• Develop practical, innovative, and cost-effective facade solutions in accordance with project requirements and architectural intent.
• Prepare detailed facade layouts, sections, elevations, details, and connection drawings.

2. Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Ensure facade design solutions meet structural, thermal, acoustic, waterproofing, aesthetic, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, consultants, fabricators, contractors, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical and design issues.
• Conduct design feasibility studies and support the selection of appropriate materials, systems, and components.
• Evaluate and develop solutions for glass, aluminium, curtain wall, cladding, doors, windows, and other facade elements.
• Review technical requirements and ensure designs are suitable for fabrication, installation, and site execution.

3. Technical Documentation & Drawings

• Prepare, review, and coordinate shop drawings, fabrication drawings, production drawings, installation drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Develop accurate technical details and construction documentation for manufacturing and site installation.
• Maintain proper documentation for design approvals, revisions, RFIs, technical submissions, and project correspondence.
• Ensure drawings and documentation are accurate, complete, coordinated, and compliant with project requirements.
• Review drawings and incorporate comments from clients, consultants, architects, and project teams.

4. Quality, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure facade designs comply with applicable building codes, safety standards, project specifications, and industry requirements.
• Support facade testing, performance verification, mock-up reviews, and certification processes.
• Verify mock-ups, prototypes, and system details to validate design performance and constructability.
• Conduct design reviews and identify potential technical, quality, and installation issues before production and site execution.
• Ensure design deliverables meet required quality standards and project specifications.

5. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior facade designers and engineers.
• Review team drawings, calculations, details, and design deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, production/factory, fabrication, and site teams to align design deliverables with project schedules.
• Monitor design progress and ensure drawings and technical submissions are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of facade systems, curtain walls, glazing, aluminium structures, windows, doors, and cladding systems.
• Strong knowledge of facade detailing, technical drawings, fabrication, installation, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant 3D modeling/design software.
• Strong technical drawing, detailing, visualization, and design coordination skills.
• Understanding of structural, thermal, acoustic, waterproofing, and facade performance principles.
• Knowledge of glass, aluminium, cladding materials, facade components, and associated systems.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with architects, consultants, engineers, fabricators, contractors, procurement, production, and site teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to review and guide junior team members.

Qualification & Experience

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualification; Architecture degree may also be considered.
• Experience: 510 years of relevant experience in facade design and engineering.
• Experience in facade design, curtain wall systems, glazing, aluminium systems, cladding, windows, and doors is preferred.
• Practical experience with technical drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, design coordination, and facade project execution is highly desirable.