Who are we?
Design First delivers personalized luxury interior and furniture design to India’s discerning homeowners and corporates. Led by prolific, seasoned luxury brand builders, internationally trained designers, world-class professionals and passionate, steadfast teams of turnkey project execution specialists. We seek excellence in design and are committed to bringing back trust and excitement in the design process.
To know more about us, visit www.designfirst.co.in and https://instagram.com/designfirstofficial
We are a lean team of high performing go-getters who take ownership of their roles in the organization. Debates and discussions are an important part of our culture and we encourage people to bring unique perspectives to the conversations.
Most importantly, we love solving problems. If you think you’re cut out from a similar cloth, we’d encourage you to apply for this role.
What would you be required to do?
- Collaborate with the leadership team to formulate and execute the design strategy for the organization.
- Collaborate with external as well internal stakeholders from time to time and ensure Design First philosophy is aligned in the processes followed
- Be responsible for the projects seen as potential and ongoing in terms of quality, timelines and aesthetics of design as per Design First design philosophy
- Take the time to understand client style and need and merge that with Design First’s design philosophy in a creatively unique way each time for different project
- Create and present design solutions and ideas as per Design First Process.
- Ensure the client has a pleasant and engaging home renovation experience, as this is a key USP of Design First.
- Responsible for every aspect of the project, be it material, quality checks, procurement, vendor coordination and design execution.
- Use AutoCAD software to design, sketch, and provide drawings of proposed projects when needed
- Work closely with clients to shape project scope and design direction.
- Provide clients with guidance into emerging home décor and design innovations.
What skills are we looking for?
- Strong understanding of home design principles and practices.
- A strong passion for the transformative and aesthetic aspects of home design.
- Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and creative thinking skills.
- Excellent ability to influence.
Who qualifies?
- 10+ years’ experience as an architect or interior designer in the luxury residential space (consultations, renovations, space planning and new constructions). Entrepreneurship experience will be an added advantage.
- MBA/ Diploma or Degree in Interior Designing or Architecture preferably from a foreign University with international experience
- Handled luxury projects of Rs. 15,000 per sq ft and above
- Space Planning
- Influence and client engagement skills
- Able to create material boards, furniture and home models
- Good communicator, able to deal firmly and fairly with contractors, consultants and vendors
- Developing concepts & sketches by virtue of Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, custom furniture, and all installations
- Must Know all state of design Software’s
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