Design Associate

Company Description

Asapcon is a Kolkata-based architecture and interior design studio built on clarity, craft, and accountability. We transform clear briefs into build-ready drawings, airtight BoQs, and predictable delivery by pairing strong design with disciplined execution. Our teams collaborate across design, project management, and procurements to align contractors, remove ambiguity on site, and hand over spaces that work beautifully. We value transparency, respectful collaboration, and a “measure twice, build once” mindset. From homes and restaurants to offices and institutional spaces, we operate with documented processes, quality checklists, and weekly reviews so clients and teammates always know what’s happening next.

Role Description

Design Associate

The role drives detail resolution via disciplined RFIs and works closely with Project Management, Procurements, and contractors: issuing builder’s packs, reviewing/redlining shop and fabrication drawings, coordinating samples and mock-ups, providing site clarifications and setting-out dimensions, and updating as-built drawings and schedules.

You’ll support reviews and presentations, track decisions and approvals, and help deliver predictable execution through clear documentation and proactive coordination. This is a studio-first position with structured site exposure and limited, managed client interaction; success is measured by accuracy, turnaround, completeness of documentation, and smooth contractor execution on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert concepts into coordinated, build-ready drawings: plans/elevations/sections/details and GFC sets
• Create/iterate 3D models & basic renders; prepare mood boards and material palettes
• Write complete specifications (material grade, thickness, finish, hardware) and align with BoQ items
• Run drawing QA: dimensions, levels, tolerances, clearances, and basic MEP/service coordination
• Manage RFIs: log issues, issue marked-up clarifications, track to closure, escalate when needed
• Contractor coordination: issue builder’s packs; review/redline shop & fabrication drawings; answer site queries with detail call-outs and setting-out dimensions
• Coordinate samples & mock-ups; document approvals/deviations; update drawings accordingly
• Provide site support: measurements, redlines, as-built updates, and snag follow-ups with PM
• Maintain schedules (door/window/furniture/finishes) and clean revision history
• Assist with review decks and approval sheets; maintain decision logs and documentation hygiene
• Propose “equivalent” materials when supply shifts; note cost/time/quality impacts

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Architecture or Interior Design (B.Arch/B.ID or equivalent)
• Strong AutoCAD drafting discipline (layers, lineweights, annotation, sheet setup)
• 3D skills in SketchUp/3ds Max/Enscape (or equivalent) and basic rendering workflow
• Working knowledge of materials, joinery, and basics of MEP/service coordination
• Ability to read/mark up shop drawings and generate precise detail call-outs
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator and Excel/Google Sheets
• Clear written & verbal communication; professional coordination with PMs, vendors, and contractors
• High attention to detail, time management, and ownership of deliverables; site-ready with PPE
• Nice-to-have: Revit, basic quantity take-offs, experience in hospitality/corporate fit-outs