AVP/VP (Design )

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary AVP Design (India) to lead our design practice across India. This is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the creative direction, ensuring design excellence, and driving innovation through technology integration.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong design philosophy, proven leadership in managing large design teams, and hands-on experience in workplace/commercial interiors. The AVP – Design will also collaborate closely with business development and project management teams to deliver inspiring, functional, and brand-aligned workspace solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and oversee the design function across multiple cities in India.
• Drive the creative vision and design philosophy of Co for workplace and commercial interiors.
• Review and approve design concepts, layouts, and presentations ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand ethos.
• Ensure all design outputs are innovative, functional, sustainable, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with clients at CXO and senior leadership levels to understand requirements, present design concepts, and influence decisions.
• Act as the design face of Co in client presentations, pitches, and industry forums.
• Collaborate with business development teams during pitches to create winning design-led solutions.

Team & Process Management

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing design team (architects, interior designers, visualizers).
• Implement best practices, workflows, and quality checks across the design lifecycle.
• Drive adoption of Cos’ proprietary VR tech platform in the design process.
• Ensure strong collaboration with project execution, procurement, and estimation teams for seamless delivery.

Strategic Contribution

• Stay updated on global design trends, sustainability practices, and workplace innovation.
• Contribute to positioning co as a thought leader in workspace design.
• Support leadership in defining design strategy, service offerings, and regional growth.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 12+ years of professional experience in workplace/commercial interior design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing large-scale corporate/commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multi-city design teams.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in integrating technology into the design process (VR, BIM, visualization tools preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with top design firms, workplace consulting practices, or global design-build organizations.
• Familiarity with sustainability certifications (LEED, WELL, IGBC).
• Ability to balance creativity with practicality and budget alignment.

What We Offer

• Leadership role in a fast-scaling design-tech company.
• Opportunity to work on marquee projects with global brands.
• Exposure to cutting-edge design technology and collaborative global teams.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
• A flat, entrepreneurial work culture with high ownership.