Head of Design

Position:

Department:

Reports To:

Renumeration 18-24 LPA

Role Overview:

design leadership, business acumen, and team management

Key Responsibilities / KRAs:

1. Business & Revenue Contribution

• Ensure

  advances are received

  and milestone payments are tracked in coordination with the business team.
• Secure and close projects under the

  Gold/Silver/Bronze categorization system

  , based on value and strategic importance.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying showcase-worthy design opportunities.

2. Design Excellence & Project Delivery

• Lead conceptualization, design development, and execution of all architectural projects.
• Add

  showcase-able projects

  to the firm’s portfolio through innovative and sustainable design practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to

  budget vs. actual time spent

  on each project.
• Monitor and control

  budget vs. actual incidental costs

  without compromising design quality.

3. Competitions & Recognition

• Drive the firm’s participation in

  national and international competitions

  .
• Lead efforts to achieve

  shortlisting and winning entries

  , strengthening the firm’s visibility and credibility.
• Encourage the design team to contribute to award-winning projects.

4. Publications & Brand Visibility

• Provide

  support for publications in industry journals, HRS, and media platforms

  .
• Build and promote the firm’s brand by positioning projects for coverage in reputed magazines and digital platforms.

5. Innovation & Work Culture

• Initiate and implement

  new design practices, tools, and technologies

  in the workplace.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and guide the team towards continuous learning and professional growth.

6. Industry Engagement & Networking

• Represent the firm at

  architecture meets, seminars, and conferences

  .
• Ensure

  one or more team members

  actively engage with professional forums and industry events.
• Build and maintain relationships with peers, consultants, and clients.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong design leadership with proven experience in high-value architectural projects.
• Excellent knowledge of project management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Exposure to

  competition-winning designs

  and published works.
• Business development acumen with ability to support revenue growth.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a multi-disciplinary design team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch).
• Registration with the

  Council of Architecture (COA)

  .

• 15+ years of professional experience

  , with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/design head role.
• Proven track record of handling large-scale, complex, and award-winning projects.