Design Manager

About the role

Design Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Shop Drawing Review & Approval

• Review, comment, and approve

  shop drawings and technical submittals

  for:
• Modular & loose furniture
• Lighting fixtures
• Carpets & soft furnishings
• Fire-rated doors
• Sliding/folding partitions
• Toilet cubicles and other fit-out packages
• Ensure drawings align with

  design intent, specifications, and site conditions

  .
• Coordinate closely with the design and execution teams to

  resolve discrepancies

  quickly.

2. Vendor Coordination & Technical Interface

• Liaise with

  approved vendors and fabricators

  for timely submission and revision of shop drawings.
• Evaluate

  vendor technical capabilities

  and recommend appropriate partners for each package.
• Conduct

  pre-award technical evaluations

  and

  post-award coordination

  for material approvals and prototypes.

3. Site Coordination & Quality Review

• Undertake

  periodic site visits

  to verify execution against approved drawings.
• Coordinate with the site team to address installation challenges, dimensional mismatches, or deviations.
• Participate in

  mock-up reviews and material inspections

  before rollout.

4. Documentation & Communication

• Maintain a

  tracker

  for all shop drawing submissions, comments, and approvals.
• Ensure version control and traceability of all design approvals.
• Act as the

  single point of contact

  between the design studio, vendors, and project team for design clarifications.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree

  in Architecture / Interior Design / Civil Engineering.

• 8 -12 years

  of relevant experience in design coordination, technical review, and fit-out project delivery.
• Proven expertise in

  shop drawing evaluation

  for interior and architectural packages.
• Strong understanding of

  materials, finishes, and joinery details

  .
• Fair connect and working relationship with

  reputed vendors and suppliers

  in the corporate interiors domain.
• Proficiency in

  AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), and MS Office tools

  .

Key Competencies:

• Strong

  technical eye for detail

  and accuracy.
• Excellent

  communication and coordination

  skills.
• Ability to manage

  multiple packages and vendors simultaneously

  .
• Problem-solving mindset with a

  delivery-focused approach

  .
• Collaborative attitude to work across design, procurement, and site teams.