Interior Designer

Overview

We are seeking a commercially focused Interior Designer to join our Projects/Design department in Mangalore. This role involves creating and executing interior designs for hospitality and commercial spaces such as restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, and offices. The ideal candidate will collaborate with sales, estimation, MEP, fabrication, and project teams to develop practical and cost-efficient design solutions that meet client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and develop innovative interior design concepts.
• Create detailed 2D layouts including furniture placement and ceiling plans.
• Produce 3D models and realistic renderings for client presentations.
• Design interiors specifically for restaurants, hotels, commercial kitchens, and related hospitality venues.
• Ensure coordination of interior layouts with commercial kitchen equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, fire safety, and other MEP services.
• Develop comprehensive drawings fit for execution and fabrication purposes.
• Specify materials, finishes, and furniture selections clearly.
• Collaborate with estimation and procurement teams to maintain designs within agreed budgets.
• Conduct site visits for measurements and monitor on-site execution against design drawings.
• Work closely with contractors, fabricators, MEP engineers, and site teams to ensure quality delivery.
• Adjust designs as necessary based on site conditions and client feedback.
• Prepare client-facing presentations including mood boards and material samples.
• Systematically maintain and update project drawings and revisions.
• Liaise with engineering and fabrication teams for custom-made furniture, partitions, counters, and other fabricated elements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience of 2 to 5 years as an interior designer focusing on commercial projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Enscape software essential.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen layouts and MEP coordination is highly advantageous.
• Experience in 3D rendering and knowledge of SolidWorks considered a plus.