Junior Interior Designer

Junior Interior Designer - Raffi Associates (Chennai)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Anna Nagar, Chennai (On-site)

About Raffi Associates:

Raffi Associates is an architectural, engineering and interior design practice established in 1991 by Dr. Mohamed Rafi. With offices in Chennai and Kumbakonam, our firm has spent over three decades combining innovation, experimentation and cultural sensitivity to create thoughtful, high-quality built environments across India.

We approach every project with care, discipline and a strong sense of responsibility to both our clients and the built context.

Our core philosophy is simple:

Every project must be better than the one before it.

We believe meaningful design emerges through close collaboration with clients. By cultivating their ideas and combining them with disciplined processes, we create functional, refined, and enduring spaces. No project is treated as insignificant; each assignment receives the same level of commitment, integrity and attention to detail.

Services Offered:

Architecture

Interior Design

Renovation & Remodelling

Notable Projects:

Kumaran Silks, Kairasi Silks, Fathima Jewellers (T Nagar, Chennai)

PRIST University, Chettinad Institute of Medical Science (Mahabalipuram)

Golden International School (Pattukottai)

Maharaja Readymades (Thanjavur)

Asika Jewellery (Kumbakonam).

For more information, visit:

https://raffiassociates.com

https://www.facebook.com/Raffiassociates/

Role Overview:

As a Junior Interior Designer at Raffi Associates, you will be involved in a wide range of interior projects across residential and commercial sectors. This role is designed for early-career designers who are eager to learn, take responsibility and gain hands-on exposure across both design development and site execution.

You will work closely with the senior interior designer, consultants and site teams, gaining practical experience that contributes to your long-term professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare interior drawings (plans, sections, elevations)
• Create 3D models, renders, and design presentations
• Conduct site measurements and assist with site coordination
• Develop working drawings and detailed design documentation
• Coordinate with MEP, and other consultants

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop
• Strong understanding of design, detailing, and construction practices
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Eligibility / Qualifications:

• B.Arch or B.Sc. (Interior Design) degree
• 0-2 years of professional experience
• Portfolio submission is mandatory

What You Can Expect:

• Structured exposure to exciting interior projects
• Hands-on involvement in both design and site-related work from Day 1
• Opportunity to develop as a holistic interior designer through guided learning
• Long-term growth opportunities within an expanding, process-driven practice

Hiring Process:

• Portfolio review
• In-person interview for shortlisted candidates

How to Apply:

dir.rifa@raffiassociates.com

• CV
• Portfolio (PDF or online link)
• Expected salary
• Notice period

Additional Details:

• Immediate joiners preferred
• Language requirements: English and/or Tamil