Senior Furniture & Interior Designer – Studio Lead

Iqrup + Ritz; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Iqrup + Ritz in Gurugram is seeking a senior design studio lead to guide client consultations, drive new collection development, and manage a small design team.

You will own production documentation, oversee quality control, and collaborate with founders on 2-3 new collections per year while ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in luxury interiors or furniture design with direct client-facing experience.
• Degree in Interior Design, Furniture Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from a leading design school.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small design team.
• Strong understanding of furniture construction, materials, finishes, and production processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI rendering tools is a plus.
• Confident, polished communicator in written and spoken English, comfortable presenting to discerning clients and architects.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong ownership of timelines and systems.
• Passionate about design, craftsmanship, and delivering a luxury client experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value retail and trade client consultations, from moodboards and space planning to presentations and converting projects into orders.
• Build complete rooms for clients through styling, product selection, and fabric and finish combinations.
• Lead the design and development of 2-3 new collections a year with the founders, including styled looks, naming, CAD, and production documentation.
• Work with our Business Development team to strengthen relationships with architects and interior designers.
• Manage, train, and mentor junior designers, delegating production and documentation work while reviewing it for accuracy.
• Oversee daily production rounds and quality control to ensure every order meets our standards and timelines.
• Keep the studio consultation-ready and lead seasonal studio refreshes and looks shoots.
• Flag risks early and keep projects, collections, and client communication moving without delays.

Skills

Client facing

Team leadership

Project management

Detail oriented

Studio leadership

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

AI rendering tools

Job description

Iqrup + Ritz is a luxury furniture brand founded by Iqrup and Ritika (Ritz) Dhamija. The brand is known for timeless design, elegant interiors, and exceptional craftsmanship, drawing on more than 40 years of multi-generational workshop expertise. Our collections bring together classic, contemporary, and modern design with an emphasis on form and proportion, and we are trusted by many of India’s leading architects and interior designers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site senior role leading our design studio in Gurugram. Reporting to the CEO and Creative Director, you will lead client consultations, drive new collection development, manage a team of junior designers, and own the systems that keep studio and production running smoothly. This role suits a designer who is equally confident with clients, collections, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-value retail and trade client consultations, from moodboards and space planning to presentations and converting projects into orders
• Build complete rooms for clients through styling, product selection, and fabric and finish combinations
• Lead the design and development of 2-3 new collections a year with the founders, including styled looks, naming, CAD, and production documentation
• Work with our Business Development team to strengthen relationships with architects and interior designers
• Manage, train, and mentor junior designers, delegating production and documentation work while reviewing it for accuracy
• Oversee daily production rounds and quality control to ensure every order meets our standards and timelines
• Keep the studio consultation-ready and lead seasonal studio refreshes and looks shoots
• Flag risks early and keep projects, collections, and client communication moving without delays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in luxury interiors or furniture design, with direct client-facing experience
• Degree in Interior Design, Furniture Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from a leading design school
• Experience leading or mentoring a small design team
• Strong understanding of furniture construction, materials, finishes, and production processes
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI rendering tools is a plus
• Confident, polished communicator in written and spoken English, comfortable presenting to discerning clients and architects
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong ownership of timelines and systems
• Passionate about design, craftsmanship, and delivering a luxury client experience