Senior Interior Designer / Interior Design Lead – Airport Projects

Assystem in India; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem Stup seeks a Senior Interior Designer / Interior Design Lead to direct interior design for a major airport terminal expansion. You will oversee concept through GFC, ensuring functionality, passenger experience and compliance with airport standards.

The role requires leading design interfaces with Architecture, MEP, BIM, and consultants, delivering constructible drawings and material specifications on schedule.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional experience in interior design, preferably with large-scale airport/transportation projects.
• Experience leading interior design from concept to GFC for complex public buildings.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Interior Design package from Detailed Design through GFC and construction/tender documentation.
• Develop interior design concepts, palettes, finishes, ceilings, flooring and fixtures.
• Coordinate with Architecture, MEP, BIM, and specialist consultants to integrate design.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals during construction to ensure quality and compliance.
• Mentor junior designers and guide the wider interior design team.

Skills

Interior Design

Coordination

Team Leadership

Detail Orientation

Airport/Transport Projects

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit / BIM

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Assystem Stup is a full-service design, engineering and project delivery consultancy created following Assystem’s acquisition of Stup Consultants Pvt Ldt in July 2021. Assystem Stup combines Assystem’s internationally recognised expertise in low‑carbon technologies and complex project management with Stup’s extensive experience. Stup has 5 decades expertise in the urban and territorial infrastructures, civil engineering, complex buildings, transportation infrastructures as well as its strong footprint and reputation in India. Founded in 1963 by two disciples of the renowned French engineer Eugène Freyssinet, Yves Guyon and C.R. Alimchandani, the father of Stup’s last chairman, Stup became one of India’s leading providers of infrastructure engineering services.

Assystem is an international company of more than 7500 experts spread across 12 countries and with more than 55 years’ experiencing of supporting the world’s most challenging energy and complex infrastructure projects.

Company Profile

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer / Interior Design Lead to lead and coordinate the interior design activities for a major airport terminal expansion and modification project. The role will be responsible for developing and delivering interior design solutions from concept, Detailed Design (DD) through Good for Construction (GFC), ensuring design quality, functionality, passenger experience, constructability, and compliance with applicable airport and statutory requirements.

The candidate should have strong experience in large-scale transportation, airport, commercial, hospitality, or complex public buildings, with the ability to manage multiple design interfaces and coordinate effectively with Architecture, MEP, Structural, BIM, Fire & Life Safety, signage, specialist consultants, and client/airport stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Interior Design package from Detailed Design through GFC and construction/tender documentation.
• Develop interior design concepts, design development, material palettes, finishes, ceiling systems, flooring, wall treatments, feature elements, furniture and other interior components.
• Translate approved design intent into detailed, coordinated and constructible design documentation.
• Prepare and review:
  • Interior Design plans and layouts
  • Reflected Ceiling Plans
  • Flooring and finish plans
  • Interior elevations and sections
  • Wall/ceiling details
  • Feature wall and architectural details
  • Joinery and millwork details
  • Furniture layouts and schedules
  • Material and finish schedules
  • Interior signage coordination
  • Tender/GFC drawings and specifications
• Coordinate interior design requirements with Architecture, Structural, MEP, HVAC, Electrical, PHE, Fire & Life Safety, BIM and specialist consultants.
• Ensure interior layouts are compatible with airport operational requirements, passenger circulation, security screening, immigration, check‑in, baggage handling, lounges, retail/F&B and other terminal functions.
• Coordinate with BCAS/aviation security requirements, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility requirements and relevant statutory codes, as applicable to the project.
• Develop and review detailed material specifications, performance requirements, samples, mock‑ups and finish schedules.
• Review and resolve design coordination issues and ensure that interior design information is aligned across all disciplines.
• Lead BIM coordination and ensure appropriate LOD, model quality and drawing/model consistency.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, technical submittals and RFIs during construction, where required.
• Participate in client, stakeholder and design coordination meetings and present design proposals and technical solutions.
• Manage design comments, review cycles and closure of interdisciplinary/client comments.
• Support preparation of BOQ, specifications, tender documentation and cost‑related design information.
• Ensure design deliverables meet project programme, quality standards and agreed submission requirements.
• Identify design risks, interface issues and potential variations at an early stage and coordinate appropriate mitigation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior interior designers and coordinate the wider interior design team.

Key Competencies

• Strong Interior Design and technical detailing capability
• Airport/transportation project experience preferred
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes and constructability
• Ability to review and manage design deliverables
• Client and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under demanding project schedules
• Team leadership and mentoring capability
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Qualifications

Desired Experience

• 10–15 years of professional experience, preferably with significant experience in large-scale airport/transportation projects.
• Experience in airport terminal interiors will be strongly preferred.
• Experience working on projects through Concept/Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender and GFC stages.
• Strong understanding of complex public‑building interiors, passenger movement, operational requirements and high‑traffic environments.
• Experience coordinating with international/local architects, specialist consultants, contractors and client representatives.
• Experience in multidisciplinary BIM‑based design environments.

Software Skills

Proficiency in relevant design and documentation software such as:

• AutoCAD
• Revit / BIM
• SketchUp / 3D modelling tools
• Adobe Creative Suite
• MS Office

Knowledge of BIM coordination and model review platforms will be an advantage.

Additional Information

immediate joiner will be preffered

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.