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JOB DESCRIPTION (JD) Designation: Interior Designer - Styling Lead Location: Mumbai Educational Qualifications : Bachelors or Masters degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field Prior work experience : Minimum 12-15 years in interior design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Reporting to : Design Head Company Website: www.isprava.com About Us Isprava is the largest and fastest growing luxury holiday home developer in India. Isprava specializes in the design, construction and refurbishment of sophisticated luxury homes for discerning individuals. We are passionate about luxury, and take pride in creating stunning, inspirational holiday homes. A typical Isprava home is designed by leading international designers, is fully furnished, and is maintained by a property management team on the owners behalf. Our buyers are some of the most well-known personalities in India. They include Bollywood Celebrities, Sports Stars, Industrialists, etc. The Godrej Family is one of our largest investors and Mr. Nadir Godrej is on our Board of Directors. Our Head office is in Mumbai and our projects are spread across Goa, Alibag the Nilgiris and various other locations. Purpose of the role: As a key leader in our design team, the Interior Designer will drive excellence in design conceptualization and execution across multiple markets. The role encompasses strategic leadership, vendor management, client engagement, and operational oversight to ensure alignment with the company's brand vision and quality standards. Duties & Responsibilities: Design Leadership: Lead and mentor regional design teams in conceptualizing and developing interior design projects. Develop and implement design standards and guidelines to ensure brand consistency across all projects. Establish benchmarks for design quality and performance metrics. Conduct regular design reviews, providing advanced creative direction and actionable feedback. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Architecture, Procurement, Sales, and the Founders Office, to align design initiatives with broader business goals. Third-Party Designer Management: Curate and maintain a network of high-caliber third-party interior design professionals. Develop and refine vendor selection, evaluation processes, and onboarding standards. Negotiate contracts, manage performance expectations, and foster long-term collaborative relationships. Create standardized design briefs and establish effective communication protocols for external partners. Implement quality control mechanisms to ensure consistency and excellence in outsourced design submissions. Client Engagement Act as the senior design advisor for high-value client interactions. Lead the development and presentation of key design deliverables to clients, ensuring alignment with their vision. Manage client expectations, facilitate decision-making processes, and build lasting relationships. Design Development Oversee the conceptual design phases of projects, ensuring alignment with brand and market standards. Validate design feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and market relevance, including input on material selection. Drive product selection and innovation, exploring new materials, styles, and design trends. Technical and Operational Excellence Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and overall project workflow. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company protocols. Develop and implement strategies for workflow optimization and team productivity. Oversee the timely completion of all design deliverables within defined project timelines Skills Required Exceptional design and creative direction capabilities. Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit). Strong negotiation, project management, and leadership skills. Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication abilities. Deep knowledge of materials, market trends, and sustainable design practices. Core Competencies Interior Design Specifications Cost, Quality, and Time Estimates Project Management Design and Construction Documents Software: AutoCAD, Sketchup, MS Projects, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Revit, Archicad, Photoshop, Coral Draw, Adobe illustrator are beneficial but not required
