Nisa punjabi studio- senior interior designer

NAP Design Studio is looking for a senior interior designer/architect to join its team in

Ballard Estate, Mumbai.

Please fill-in your portfolio/ work-samples in this form. (note that submission of this form is mandatory to move forward with your candidature).

Form Link- Portfolio link

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and design-driven senior interior designer/architect to join

our team in Mumbai.

This role requires someone with strong conceptual thinking, refined design sensibility, and

the technical capability to carry a project from concept to completion with minimal

supervision.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8-10 years of experience working on high-end interior

and architectural projects, can lead design packages confidently and thrives in a collaborative

yet fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, coordinates

effectively with consultants and consistently delivers thoughtful, well-resolved work.

Key responsibilities:

1. Concept development and design direction

lead the creation of strong, contextually grounded concepts for interior and architectural

projects

develop mood boards, design narratives, space planning options, and early-stage

visualizations

present design ideas confidently to the founder, internal team and clients

2. Design packages and technical drawings

produce and oversee comprehensive drawing sets across concept, schematic, and detailed

design stages

ensure all design details, material specifications, and technical solutions are well-resolved

and aligned with project intent

review and refine drawings prepared by junior designers and draftsmen

3. Project leadership and coordination

take charge of assigned projects, ensuring design quality, accuracy and timely delivery coordinate directly with consultants (MEP, structural, lighting, landscape), suppliers, and

contractors

lead or support client meetings, ensuring all design updates are clear, structured and

professionally communicated

4. Material research and specification

source materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting and design elements aligned with the

project's vision

prepare FF& E schedules and specification packages with accuracy and clarity manage samples, approvals and coordination with suppliers.

5. Site reviews and quality control

conduct site visits to verify design implementation and address discrepancies early liaise with contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure adherence to design intent provide marked-up drawings, clarifications, and site instructions when required

6. Team collaboration and mentorship

work closely with the founder, project manager and technical team to maintain workflow

efficiency

guide and mentor junior designers where needed, ensuring consistency and quality participate actively in internal design reviews, bringing constructive and thoughtful

feedback

7. Presentation and documentation

prepare compelling presentations, reports, and design documentation for clients and

internal reviews

ensure all deliverables are organised, complete and aligned with project milestones support in competition entries, RFP submissions, and portfolio materials when required.

Personality and work style:

strong design intuition and passion for materials, craftsmanship and spatial storytelling high attention to detail, with the ability to move between conceptual and technical thinking seamlessly proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously confident communicator with excellent organisation and follow-through comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and operating with a sense of ownership collaborative, open to feedback, and committed to design excellence