LEAD DESIGNER -HOD

Head of Design – Interior Design Firm

Role Overview

We are hiring a Head of Design to lead and mentor a team of 20 designers and ensure projects are delivered with strong design quality, system adherence, and timeline discipline.

This role works closely with departmental heads—Project, Purchase, Sales, System, and Management—to ensure smooth project flow, strong design outcomes, and alignment with business goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead 5 design teams, consisting of 25 designers

• Maintain design quality, consistency, and brand design language

• Build team capability through reviews, mentoring, and guidance

• Support teams when they are stuck and escalate issues with clear solutions

• Ensure uniform workload distribution across teams and 3D visualisers

• Own on-time design delivery across all projects

• Ensure adherence to defined design systems and processes

• Identify and resolve design bottlenecks proactively

• Introduce relevant design trends and new materials with practical implementation

• Work closely with Project, Purchase, Sales, and Systems heads to implement process-oriented solutions

• Represent the Design Department in inter-department coordination

KPIs

• Design quality consistency

• Process adherence across teams

• On-time design delivery (%)

• Reduction in rework and delays

• Team stability and performance

• Cross-department feedback

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design / Architecture

• 10+ years of experience in interior design with a portfolio showcasing diverse projects

• 3+ years of experience in a similar leadership role

Skill Sets

• Proven experience in design leadership and team management

• High process orientation and problem-solving ability

• Excellent cross-functional coordination skills

• Strong understanding of materials, trends, and execution realities

• Ability to balance design excellence with timelines and business goals

Software Skills

• AutoCAD (advanced working knowledge)

• SketchUp (design development understanding)

• V-Ray / Enscape / Lumion (visualisation coordination)

• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (tracking and coordination)

• Microsoft PowerPoint / Google Slides (presentations)

• Project or task management tools

• It is a Full Time Architect / Interior Designer job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.