Interior Designer Manager at Lagom Atelier in Navi Mumbai

Job Description Interior Designer

About the Role

Lagom Atelier is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Interior Designer to lead the design and execution of premium residential, commercial, and hospitality interior projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of space planning, materials, furniture, lighting, and construction detailing. This role requires ownership of projects from concept development through execution while collaborating with clients, architects, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional design experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of residential, commercial, hospitality, and luxury interior projects from concept to completion.
• Develop innovative, functional, and aesthetically compelling interior design concepts aligned with the brand vision and client requirements.
• Prepare concept presentations, mood boards, material palettes, furniture layouts, and design documentation.
• Create detailed space plans, technical drawings, working drawings, construction details, and specifications.
• Produce high-quality 3D models, renderings, walkthroughs, and visual presentations for client approvals.
• Collaborate closely with founders, clients, architects, consultants, contractors, craftsmen, vendors, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Select furniture, lighting, finishes, fabrics, accessories, artwork, and dcor that align with project aesthetics and budgets.
• Coordinate with procurement and sourcing teams to ensure timely material selection and vendor execution.
• Conduct site visits, monitor project progress, resolve design issues, and ensure execution aligns with approved designs.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
• Research emerging interior design trends, sustainable materials, innovative products, and evolving client preferences.
• Support bespoke furniture design and custom interior solutions for client-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, building regulations, safety requirements, and project specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Spatial Design, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in interior design, preferably in premium residential, hospitality, retail, or commercial projects.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating completed interior projects from concept through execution.
• Experience working with luxury, premium, or contemporary interior design firms is preferred.

Required Technical Skills & Software

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Rhino 3D (Preferred)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• V-Ray / Enscape / Lumion
• 3D Rendering & Visualization
• Space Planning
• Working Drawing Preparation
• Material & Finish Specification
• BOQ (Bill of Quantities) Preparation
• Microsoft Office Suite

Required Competencies

• Strong understanding of space planning, ergonomics, circulation, and functional design.
• In-depth knowledge of interior materials, finishes, lighting, furniture, fabrics, flooring, ceiling systems, and accessories.
• Understanding of construction detailing, joinery, cabinetry, and interior execution processes.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent conceptualization, sketching, visualization, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to balance creativity, functionality, budgets, and execution feasibility.
• Strong vendor management and on-site coordination skills.
• Exceptional communication, client presentation, and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative, premium, and luxury interior design projects.
• Creative, collaborative, and design-driven work environment.
• Exposure to end-to-end interior design, procurement, and project execution.
• Opportunity to collaborate with skilled craftsmen, architects, and industry experts.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a growing design brand.