Senior Design Manager

Description

This role demands a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can drive both creative design and technical execution across interior-focused projects with supporting architectural responsibilities . The Senior Design Architect will manage cross-functional teams, lead design development, and ensure project excellence from concept to completion.

• Oversee a multidisciplinary team, including designers, factory teams, and site coordinators.
• Review, refine, and finalize design outputs to align with client vision, project feasibility, and execution standards.
• Establish and update internal design standards, guidelines, and documentation processes.
• Prepare project schedules, assign design tasks, and monitor workflows across design, production, and execution stages.
• Lead resource planning, team recruitment, and vendor evaluation processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants (Project Architects, MEP, structural, landscape, etc.) to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Attend client meetings, support business development, and close sales for key design projects.
• Lead a high-performing team in a collaborative, design-focused environment.
• Conduct site inspections to verify adherence to design intent, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Actively participate in material mock-up reviews, sample approvals, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare budget estimates and feasibility studies for upcoming projects.
• Resolve on-site design and execution issues in collaboration with project managers and contractors.
• Work on top-tier projects across interiors and architecture.(BOTH COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL)
• Communicate with clients to address escalations and ensure high satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve detailed working drawings, execution details, and BOQs.
• Lead conceptual and schematic design development for integrated interior projects

Requirements

Location: Hyderabad (Candidates must be based in Hyderabad or willing to relocate)

If you're an experienced and creative Senior Design Manager ready to take on exciting design challenges, we would love to hear from you!

• A minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in residential & commercial interior design, with a strong portfolio of completed projects. Should have sound experience in handling the premium & luxury clients.
• Proven expertise in both interior and architectural design (interiors-focused).
• Excellent understanding of materials, finishes, detailing, and site coordination.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and Microsoft Office.
• Must be located in Hyderabad or willing to relocate.
• Ability to manage clients, lead presentations, and handle escalations effectively.
• Strong leadership, team, project & time management skills.
• B.Arch or M.Arch with 10+ years of overall experience and a minimum of 5+ years of specific experience in leading teams for high-end interior design and execution.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence company standards, innovation, and creative direction.
• Competitive compensation and leadership growth opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance