Job Description for Design Lead:

- Seeking a highly experienced design leader with a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Design or related field and 10+ years of New Product Development/Residential

- Cabinetry experience. Must excel in team leadership, design strategy, cross-functional collaboration, visual identity, user experience, and client interaction. Responsibilities include team leadership, design strategy implementation, cross-functional collaboration, client interaction, showcase projects development, trend awareness, and budget management.

Skill / Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Architecture or related field.

- 10+ years of ongoing experience in a design leadership role, preferably in the context of New Product Development/Leading Residential Cabinetry Projects.

- Proven experience in managing and leading design teams for showrooms & product development.

- Strong portfolio showcasing successful project leadership and collaboration with external designers.

- In-depth knowledge of Material application, design strategies, user experience, and visual identity development.

- In-depth knowledge of design principles, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to think strategically and translate ideas into tangible design solutions.

- Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Figma, etc.)

- Readiness to undertake work related trips PAN India.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership:

- Oversee and spearhead the operations of the Design team within the NPD and Showroom Department.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to designers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

2. Design Strategy:

- Develop and implement design strategies for current and upcoming products.

- Ensure creative consistency is maintained throughout the design and development stages.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure the success of products.

- Engage in cross-functional collaboration to integrate design seamlessly into the overall product development process.

4. Visual Identity and User Experience:

- Shape the visual identity and user experience of products and services.

- Maintain a keen focus on user-centric design principles.

5. Collaboration:

- Collaborate with renowned designers and artists to pitch and develop colossal projects & products.

- Establish and maintain relationships with external creative professionals.

- Attend and pitch-in for various PR activities related to architectures and designs on behalf of the company.

6. Client Interaction and Project Leadership:

- Identify and interact with High Net Worth Individual (HNI) clients.

- Lead showcase projects of HNI clients from design conceptualisation to closure, ensuring client satisfaction.

7. Showcase Projects and Showrooms:

- Strategise and develop showcase client projects and showrooms on an annual basis.

- Curate an impactful and engaging showcase of the company's design capabilities.

8. Trend Awareness and Technical Understanding:

- Foster a creative environment by introducing the design team to industry trends.

- Understand the technicalities of design-production parameters within the company.

9. Budget Management:

- Collaborate with stakeholders to effectively plan & manage design budgets.