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.

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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.