head of design

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 companys 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.
  
  

• 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 (AutoCAD, SketchUp, 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.