Job Summary

We are hiring for our client a Head of Design to take on a senior, hands-on design leadership role with direct ownership of marquee projects. This is not a traditional people-management position; the role is primarily individual-contributor focused, with limited team management responsibility. The position emphasizes end-to-end design ownership, including conceptualization, client engagement, and delivery excellence. The selected candidate will work closely with business development, project management, and execution teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in commercial interiors, a strong portfolio of workplace design projects, and the ability to independently lead and deliver complex design mandates from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

Independently handle design mandates for large-scale commercial interior projects. Develop space plans, layouts, and design concepts aligned with client needs and brand ethos. Create and deliver design presentations, mood boards, and visualization outputs. Ensure high design quality, functionality, and innovation in all deliverables. Work directly with clients, including CXOs and senior leadership, to understand requirements and present design solutions. Collaborate with business development teams during pitches to provide strong design-led perspectives. Act as the key design representative for assigned projects in client meetings. Partner with execution, procurement, and estimation teams to ensure seamless translation of design intent into delivery. Utilize company's proprietary VR technology to enhance design visualization and client experience. Support the AVP – Design and leadership team in driving design excellence and maintaining brand standards. Keep abreast of workplace design trends, sustainability practices, and emerging tools. Contribute to design innovation and the evolution of companys’ design processes.

Qualifications

8–12 years of professional experience in commercial/workplace interior design. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field. Strong portfolio of independently handled large-scale corporate/commercial projects Excellent design software proficiency (Auto CAD, Sketch Up, Revit, VR tools preferred). Strong communication, presentation, and client interaction skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balancing creativity with practical execution. Prior experience with design or design-build firms, familiarity with green building certifications (LEED, WELL, IGBC), and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills: Commercial Interior Design, Design Software Proficiency, Client Engagement, Project Management, Design Conceptualization, VR Technology Utilization, Presentation Skills