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.

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