Head of Design

2gethr · India

About 2gethr: More than a co-working delight, 2gethr is the tale of creating a space for individuals & companies to chase their dreams & make them happen.

2gethr has to offer a combination of three elements—home, work & leisure. What we wanted from our space was to stir emotions within our members & employees; to become an emblem of dream starter.

Our latest co-working space, 2gethr ORR, has been designed with flexibility in mind. The in-house Design Team has worked with Zyeta's team to build an aspirational environment where everyone aspires to become better versions of themselves.

Being the & Southeast Asia's first WELL Precertified v2 co-working space, we make sure to offer a holistic experience to everyone at 2gethr ORR. We always knew flexibility had to be our core feature, in terms of both spatial design & community culture. Keeping this in mind, 2gethr ORR has been designed with a host of amenities that support our members 24x7—whether to take a quick nap & recharge before the next big meeting or sweat it out with the team during a brainstorming session.

Reporting to – Co-Founder

Position - HOD Design

Job brief:

Hone your craft at a right-sized organization, large enough to undertake monumental projects, but small enough that your individual contribution moves the needle. From ideation and creation through project completion, as a member of Design Studio, you will be part of the seamless synergy between our right-brained artisans and left-brained technologists.

What you get to be part of

Inspiring Work, Tight-Knit Team, Passionate and Driven Ingenious Minds, Creative and Technical to the Core. Amazing workspace designs & lots of fun :-)

Design ability: Interior designers need to use their sense of style, to develop designs that look great and are aesthetically pleasing.

• Develops design concepts and produces Layouts based on client needs.
• Meets with clients to program the project requirements.
• Takes accurate as-built measurements for developing floor plans and elevations.
• Create design concepts and digital presentations with finish selections, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Presents design concepts and takes detailed notes to address customer requests.

Problem-solving skills: Must address challenges, such as construction delays and the high cost or sudden unavailability of selected materials, while keeping the project on time and within budget.

• Familiarity with all phases of projects, potential issues, and proven history to produce projects
• Knowledge of industry construction costs and material costs
• Basic ability to prepare furniture cost estimates
• Creative eye for detail in preparation of design presentation materials

Creativity: Need to be imaginative in selecting furnishings and fabrics and in creating spaces that serve the client’s needs and fit the client’s lifestyle.

• Creativity and imagination
• An eye for design, including color, and good 3D awareness
• The ability to visualize concepts and explain them to others
• Good drawing and IT skills
• An interest in changing trends in design.

Detail oriented: Need to be precise in measuring interior spaces and making drawings, so that furniture and furnishings will fit correctly and create the appropriate environment.

• Working to a brief, which details what the space will be used for
• Inspecting and surveying buildings
• Researching and drawing up rough plans
• Developing detailed designs and choosing materials
• Supervising the work as it is carried out.

Visualization: Strong sense of proportion and visual awareness, to understand how pieces of a design will fit together to create the intended interior environment.

• Outline client design objectives.
• Conceptualize and sketch design plans.
• Determine cost of completion and project requirements in the budgeting phase.
• Set a timeline for the completion of an interior design project.
• Source materials and products included in plans.
• Create 'mood boards' to sample your design vision.
• Inspire design after completion to determine whether client goals have been met.

Interpersonal skills: Able to communicate effectively with clients and others.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and self- starter
• Programming abilities to extract information and produce reports
• Collaborate with the cross functional Team and get the work done.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in workspace projects
• 8+ years experience with Revit experience desired, BIM360. Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes specific to core and shell architecture & workspace projects is required.
• Experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.
• Essential knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.