Senior Interior Designer

Homelane; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Homelane is seeking a Design Desk Consultant to lead design efforts for Partner Stores within the FOFO model. You will manage end-to-end customer journeys, from initial meeting to design finalization and production handover, while enforcing SOP-driven workflows across stores.

You will train Dealer Designers, ensure design quality, and coordinate with Sales, Design, Operations, and Production to deliver projects across 5–6 stores monthly.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on residential interior design experience with client handling.
• Proven site experience with installation and execution.
• Fluency in English; local language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Designer for Partner Stores through project lifecycle from consultation to handover.
• Demonstrate design flow and SOP adherence to partner stores.
• Train and mentor Dealer Designers on-ground and virtually.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Operations, and Production for timely delivery.
• Manage multiple design projects across 5–6 Partner Stores.
• Monitor KPIs like sales conversion, TAT, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure designs are practical for on-site installation with minimal issues.

Skills

Lead Designer

Client handling

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Google SketchUp

Job description

The Design Desk Consultant (FOFO) plays a pivotal role in empowering HomeLane’s Partner Stores under the FOFO (Franchise Owned, Franchise Operated) model, ensuring they are fully equipped for success in their operations.

As the Lead Designer for assigned Partner Stores, the consultant will manage customer journeys end-to-end — from the first meeting to design finalization and push to production. The role also serves as a process and training anchor, showcasing how design operations should function as per HomeLane’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while enabling Dealer Designers to replicate the same standards at their stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Designer for Partner Stores and handle their customers as the primary design stakeholder throughout the project lifecycle — from initial consultation to design handover and production.


• Empower Partner Stores by demonstrating the design flow and operational best practices of the HomeLane Design Desk as per SOP.


• Train, mentor, and support Dealer Designers both on-ground and virtually to ensure consistent design quality, process adherence, and customer experience.


• Collaborate directly with customers to understand their requirements and deliver optimal design solutions — including conceptual design, detailed drawings, quotations, and production-ready documentation.


• Work in close coordination with cross-functional teams (Sales, Design, Operations, and Production) to ensure smooth resource management and timely project delivery.


• Manage and prioritize multiple design projects across 5–6 Partner Stores simultaneously.


• Monitor key performance indicators such as sales conversion, project TAT, and customer satisfaction.


• Ensure proposed designs are practical for on-site implementation with minimal installation challenges.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Weekly Off: Tuesday


• Travel Requirement: Minimum 5–6 working days per month across assigned Partner Stores

Expertise & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 2-year Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture from a reputed institution.


• Experience:


• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience in residential interior design, including customer handling.


• Proven site experience with strong practical understanding of installation and execution.


• Technical Skills:


• Proficiency in Google SketchUp (mandatory).


• Soft Skills:


• Strong communication skills — fluency in English mandatory; proficiency in the local language preferred.


• Customer‑first mindset with the ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget.


• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking capabilities.


• Collaborative approach with cross‑functional coordination ability.