Senior Interior Designer

Highonliving; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Highonliving is seeking a Senior Interior Designer in Mumbai to own residential interior projects from concept to completion. You will balance creativity with budgets and timelines while managing clients, vendors, and execution teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience and strong knowledge of materials, detailing, and design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is required.
• Experience in premium residential interiors preferred.
• Strong design sensibility with ability to lead the design process and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, mood boards, materials palettes, layouts, and detailed presentations.
• Own end-to-end projects from briefing through handover, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Lead client discussions, translate preferences into design decisions, and manage revisions.
• Prepare drawings, elevations, sections, and specifications; review shop drawings.
• Guide junior designers and ensure design quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with vendors, architects, and execution teams to ensure proper delivery.

Skills

Residential interior design

Design & visualization

Materials & detailing

Client management

Project management

Coordination

Attention to detail

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree/diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D visualization software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company Description

Highonliving specializes in bespoke interior designs that combine elegance, functionality, and innovation for residential and commercial spaces. Guided by experienced design professionals, the team focuses on crafting personalized environments that reflect each client's unique personality and lifestyle. The studio emphasizes close collaboration, design excellence, and attention to detail at every stage of the project. Highonliving offers a dynamic setting for design talent to grow, contribute ideas, and deliver inspiring, comfortable spaces.

Senior Interior Designer

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 5-8 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Interior Design / Architecture / Residential Interiors

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer who can take ownership of residential interior projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate should have a strong design sensibility, excellent knowledge of materials and detailing, and the ability to independently manage clients, vendors, consultants, and execution teams.

The role requires someone who can balance creativity, functionality, budgets, timelines, and execution realities while delivering a high-quality design experience to the client.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Concept Development

• Develop design concepts, mood boards, material palettes, layouts, and detailed design presentations.
• Translate client requirements and lifestyle preferences into cohesive interior design solutions.
• Develop concepts across living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes, furniture, lighting, and other spaces.
• Ensure designs are aesthetically strong, functional, practical, and aligned with project budgets.

2. Project Ownership

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned projects from initial briefing through execution and handover.
• Prepare and maintain design timelines and ensure deliverables are completed as per project schedules.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Review drawings and ensure design intent is maintained during execution.
• Conduct regular site visits and resolve design and execution-related issues.

3. Client Management

• Lead design discussions and presentations with clients.
• Understand client expectations, preferences, and concerns and translate them into actionable design decisions.
• Manage design revisions professionally while maintaining project timelines and commercial considerations.
• Build strong and long-term relationships with clients.
• Present design options, materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and accessories confidently.

4. Technical & Execution

• Prepare/review detailed drawings, working drawings, furniture drawings, elevations, sections, and specifications.
• Have a strong understanding of materials, finishes, hardware, furniture, lighting, electrical and other interior elements.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure accurate execution of designs.
• Review shop drawings and samples before production/installation.
• Identify potential execution challenges early and provide practical design solutions.

5. Team Management

• Guide and mentor junior designers and design associates.
• Allocate design responsibilities and review the team's output.
• Maintain design quality and consistency across projects.
• Coordinate effectively with the sales, procurement, project management, and execution teams.

6. Vendor & Material Management

• Develop strong knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, hardware, fabrics, and accessories.
• Coordinate with vendors for samples, quotations, drawings, and execution requirements.
• Stay updated on new materials, products, technologies, and design trends.
• Assist in evaluating materials and design solutions based on aesthetics, quality, durability, and cost.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of residential interior design
• Excellent design and visualization skills
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and detailing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D visualization software, and Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Good project management and coordination abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in premium residential interiors will be preferred.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a designer who is more than just a creative designer - someone who can own a project, understand the client, lead the design process, and ensure that the final execution reflects the design vision.

The ideal candidate should have a combination of:

Design Sensibility + Technical Knowledge + Client Management + Execution Understanding + Leadership

Compensation

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and expertise.

Application

• Candidates should share their CV along with a portfolio of completed residential interior projects.