Interior Design Project Manager

Overview

Manage and coordinate luxury interior design projects from concept to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• critical path
• snag rectification
• design coordination
• site supervision
• project scheduling
• progress reporting

Tasks

Identify and manage critical path activities to ensure on-time completion. Oversee snag rectification and ensure a seamless handover process. Maintain constant communication between the design team, vendors, and site to ensure design intent and finish quality are consistently achieved. Ensure seamless coordination and progression through every stage of design and execution Work closely with the Senior Interior Designer and design team right from the conceptualization stage to understand design intent, materials, and client vision. Handle day-to-day communication with factories, ensuring clarity on approved finishes, materials, and technical details. Supervise on-site execution to ensure accuracy of implementation as per design drawings and specifications. Organize site visits for Senior Designers, document observations, and ensure timely rectification or action. Maintain comprehensive documentation—approved drawings, site photos, factory images, and vendor records—for each project. Maintain organized records of materials, approvals, and vendor documentation. Maintain project trackers, checklists, and weekly progress reports for internal and client reviews. Prepare and monitor detailed project schedules and deliverable timelines across all phases. Conduct periodic quality inspections during execution to ensure compliance with approved drawings and finish standards. Track and update drawing releases, approvals, and dependencies in coordination with the Senior Interior Designer and Senior Project Associate. Serve as the central point of communication between design, site, procurement, vendors, and factory teams. Coordinate with vendors, workshops, and factories for sample submissions, production timelines, and quality checks. Provide structured weekly reports to the Senior Project Associate, highlighting site progress, procurement status, and pending actions. Ensure all samples and mock-ups align with the approved design palette and are delivered within stipulated timelines. Maintain client communication where required, ensuring clarity and professionalism consistent with AKDG standards. For turnkey projects, manage multi-agency coordination—civil, MEP, joinery, polishing, upholstery, and furnishing teams.

Requirements

• autocad
• excel
• project management
• bachelor's
• 10+ years
• organized

What You Bring

Strong understanding of design processes, detailing, materiality, and execution methods. Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills. Refined design sensibility with an eye for detail and precision. 10+ years of experience managing large-scale interior projects, preferably in high-end residential or hospitality sectors. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and multiple work fronts. Ability to balance creative vision with execution realities. Personality Fit Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design / Architecture / Project Management. Professional, collaborative, and aligned with AKDG’s ethos of luxury, discipline, and design excellence. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and project management software. Highly organized, proactive, and solution-oriented.

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About Aparna Kaushik Design Group

-Founded by Aparna Kaushik, the firm specializes in offering innovative design solutions for a wide range of sectors. -With a focus on blending functionality with aesthetic appeal, the company has contributed to numerous residential, commercial, and industrial projects. -The firm is known for its expertise in creating sustainable spaces that cater to the evolving needs of urban environments. -They have worked on diverse projects, from high-end residential developments to complex infrastructure and industrial spaces. -Their design philosophy emphasizes sustainable architecture, focusing on both the practical and the aesthetic aspects of each project.

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