Design Manager

Job Description:

Design Manager (Modular Furniture & Interior)

Reporting To: Director

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Design Leadership

·        Lead and manage the Design & Estimation team.

·        Develop innovative and practical designs for modular furniture and interior projects.

·        Review and approve design concepts, layouts, elevations, sections, details and working drawings.

·        Ensure designs are aesthetically appealing, functional and commercially viable.

·        Standardize design processes, drawing formats and documentation.

·        Ensure designs comply with client requirements, site conditions and technical specifications.

·        Review design drawings before submission to clients/production.

B. Modular Furniture Design

Handle design requirements for:

·        Modular kitchens, Wardrobes, TV units, Crockery units

·        Storage systems, Bedroom furniture, Office furniture

·        Reception and workstation furniture

·        Custom-made furniture

·        Commercial and residential modular furniture

 C. Interior Design

·        Develop interior concepts based on client requirements and budget.

·        Prepare space planning and furniture layouts.

·        Coordinate with architects, clients, site teams and sales team.

·        Prepare 2D/3D presentations and design proposals.

·        Ensure proper coordination between interior design and modular furniture requirements.

·        Conduct site visits wherever required to understand measurements and site conditions.

·        Convert approved concepts into production/execution-ready drawings.

D. BOQ & Estimation

·        Prepare detailed BOQ (Bill of Quantities) for modular furniture and interior projects.

·        Calculate quantities, dimensions, material requirements and hardware requirements.

·        Prepare accurate project estimates based on drawings and specifications.

·        Prepare item-wise costing for furniture and interior works.

·        Calculate material, labour, installation, transportation and other project costs.

·        Prepare client quotations based on approved costing and commercial parameters.

·        Ensure minimum errors and deviations between estimated and actual project requirements.

E. Sales & Client Support

·        Work closely with the Sales/Business Development team.

·        Attend important client meetings and project discussions.

·        Understand client requirements and translate them into practical design solutions.

·        Support the sales team during technical presentations and negotiations.

F. Team Management

·        Lead designers, 3D visualizers, draftsmen and estimators.

·        Allocate projects and responsibilities among team members.

·        Review individual performance and productivity.

·        Train team members in design, estimation, costing and BOQ preparation.

·        Establish timelines for drawings, BOQs, estimates and quotations.

·        Ensure timely submission of designs and estimates to Sales/Management.

Job Specification:

2. Educational Qualification

·        Diploma/Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Interior Design

Experience: 10–15 years of relevant experience in Modular furniture design, Modular kitchen design, Interior design, BOQ preparation, Estimation, Costing, Rate analysis including at least 4–5 years in a supervisory/leadership role.

3. Technical Skills: Design Software

Strong working knowledge of relevant software such as:

·       AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Sketch Up,

·        MS Excel – essential

Notice: Immediate Joiner preferred

Job Location: Bhubaneswar

Languages Known: Hindi, English (Mandatory), Odia (Preferred)

Salary: 55K to 85K (Monthly CTC) as per experience and suitability