Commercial Interior Designer at Anika Industries in Mumbai (All Areas)

Job Title: Commercial Interior Designer

Job Location: Mumbai / Bangalore

About Abhinandan Ventures An Abhinandan Lodha Enterprise

(https://www.ablventures.com/)

Abhinandan Ventures is a collective of high-growth, new-age businesses built around ambitious ideas with the potential to become category leaders. We partner with visionary founders and leadership teams to create businesses designed to endure and scale sustainably.

We invest patient, unlevered proprietary capital with a sharp focus on long-term value creation, free from short-term redemption pressures. Our decentralized portfolio structure empowers independent CEOs and leadership teams, fostering accountability, agility, and a strong performance-driven culture.

At Abhinandan Ventures, we nurture consumer-centric brands that lead with innovation, operate on strong business fundamentals, and are positioned to shape industries as they grow.

About Bonito Designs

Bonito Designs Pvt Ltd (www.bonito.in) is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in India in the Interior Designing Industry. The Company is funded by Tomorrow Capital (www.tomorrowcapital.in). The Company has its business operations in Bangalore & Mumbai and is soon planning to expand to other metro cities. The Management team is committed to make this one of the most aspiring brands for Indian consumers and a great place to work for employees.

The Company has a very conducive working environment for employees and offers fast-track growth opportunities for deserving & committed professionals.

About the Role

The Commercial Interior Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and delivering innovative commercial interior spaces that align with client requirements, business objectives, and Bonito's design standards.

The role requires a strong balance of creativity, technical expertise, and commercial understanding to create functional, aesthetically appealing, and execution-ready designs. The designer will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery from concept to execution.

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Your Key Responsibilities

Design Concept & Space Planning

• Develop innovative and functional design concepts for commercial interior projects.
• Prepare space planning layouts, mood boards, design presentations, and material palettes.
• Translate client requirements into creative and practical design solutions.
• Ensure designs align with project budgets, timelines, and operational requirements.

Design Development

• Prepare detailed working drawings, elevations, sections, and construction documentation.
• Develop furniture layouts, lighting plans, ceiling plans, and material specifications.
• Ensure all designs are technically feasible and execution-ready.
• Coordinate design revisions based on client feedback while maintaining design integrity.

Client Engagement

• Conduct client meetings to understand project requirements and business needs.
• Present design concepts, layouts, and 3D visualizations to clients.
• Guide clients through design decisions, material selections, and value engineering options.
• Build strong client relationships to enhance satisfaction and project success.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Execution teams, Procurement, and Vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits to ensure execution aligns with approved designs.
• Resolve design-related challenges during execution.
• Support timely project completion through proactive coordination.

Design Quality & Innovation

• Ensure all designs meet Bonito's quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Stay updated with emerging design trends, workplace strategies, materials, and technologies.
• Recommend innovative products, finishes, and sustainable design solutions.
• Continuously improve design processes and documentation standards.

Performance & Metrics

• Track and improve key performance indicators including:
• Design Approval Timelines
• First-Time-Right Designs
• Client Satisfaction (CSAT)
• Design Revision Percentage
• Project Delivery Timelines
• Design Quality Scores
• Maintain complete project documentation and design records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Design, Procurement, Project Management, and Execution teams.
• Ensure seamless transition from design development to project execution.
• Support value engineering initiatives without compromising design quality or client expectations.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial interior design.
• Experience in designing offices, retail spaces, hospitality, healthcare, or other commercial environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of space planning, building services, materials, furniture systems, and construction detailing.
• Proven experience managing multiple commercial design projects simultaneously.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong creative and conceptual design abilities.
• Excellent space planning and technical detailing skills.
• Expertise in commercial interior design principles and workplace planning.
• Strong presentation and client management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance creativity with functionality and commercial objectives.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and rendering software.

Why Join Us

• Be part of one of India's fastest-growing interior design companies.
• Work on premium commercial interior projects across diverse industries.
• Collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to influence innovative design solutions and create exceptional customer experiences.
• Accelerated career growth within the Abhinandan Ventures ecosystem.