Lead Designer (FOFO)

Overview

Lead designer overseeing partner stores, managing end‑to‑end design projects and training dealer designers.

Key Responsibilities

• lead design
• concept design
• detailed drawings
• project management
• design sop
• kpi monitoring

Tasks

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. 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. -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. -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. -Empower Partner Stores by demonstrating the design flow and operational best practices of the HomeLane Design Desk as per SOP. -Collaborate directly with customers to understand their requirements and deliver optimal design solutions — including conceptual design, detailed drawings, quotations, and production-ready documentation. -Manage and prioritize multiple design projects across 5–6 Partner Stores simultaneously. -Train, mentor, and support Dealer Designers both on-ground and virtually to ensure consistent design quality, process adherence, and customer experience. -Work in close coordination with cross-functional teams (Sales, Design, Operations, and Production) to ensure smooth resource management and timely project delivery.

Requirements

• sketchup
• diploma
• site experience
• english fluency
• customer‑first
• collaboration

What You Bring

-Strong communication skills — fluency in English mandatory; proficiency in the local language preferred. -Education: Minimum 2-year Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture from a reputed institution. -Proficiency in Google SketchUp (mandatory). -Proven site experience with strong practical understanding of installation and execution. -Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities. -Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in residential interior design, including customer handling. -Travel Requirement: Minimum 5–6 working days per month across assigned Partner Stores -Customer-first mindset with the ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget. -Collaborative approach with cross-functional coordination ability.

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About Homelane

-Founded to revolutionize the home interior space, focusing on delivering personalized, hassle-free solutions. -Offers end-to-end services from design to execution, providing custom-made interiors for every home. -Specializes in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing living spaces for diverse clientele. -Pioneers in providing tech-driven solutions for home interior design with a seamless online and offline experience. -Has grown rapidly, with a national presence and a significant market share in India’s interior design sector.

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