THE TRICONE GROUP
Senior Interior Designer
Location: Hybrid – Nariman Point, Mumbai, India (3 Days In-Office) | Department: Design & Architecture | Type: Full-Time
About The Tricone Group
The Tricone Group is a global real estate development company driven by thoughtful design, strong engineering, and dependable execution. Headquartered in the United States, with active operations in India and Saudi Arabia, we bring together international expertise and local market knowledge to deliver high-quality residential and mixed-use developments.
Our portfolio spans bespoke single-family communities in the United States to large-scale urban redevelopment projects abroad. Across every market and project type, our approach remains consistent: careful planning, disciplined delivery, and long-term value creation. We build places that endure—physically, financially, and socially.
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished and design-driven Senior Interior Designer to join our Design & Architecture team on a hybrid basis, working three days per week from our Nariman Point, Mumbai office. This is a senior creative and managerial role responsible for leading multiple complex, high-profile interior design projects—ensuring they meet all aesthetic, functional, technical, and budgetary requirements from inception through completion.
A defining feature of this role is close, ongoing collaboration with Tricone’s architecture department. The Senior Interior Designer will work in direct partnership with the architectural team to ensure interior design intent is integrated seamlessly with the built environment, from structural planning through to material finishes and FF&E specification.
The primary project focus is Araaya Alibaug—a 235-acre master plan of residential villas, amenities, three clubhouses, and four resorts across a coastal hillside terrain in Maharashtra. This is a landmark development requiring interior design of the highest calibre across a diverse range of typologies: private villa interiors, resort and hospitality spaces, clubhouse and wellness environments, and shared amenity areas. In addition, the role will require design contribution to Tricone’s residential housing projects in the United States, working across both contexts with equal attention and craft.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of creative vision, technical rigour, and project leadership, with proven experience delivering luxury residential and hospitality interior design at scale.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Design
- Strategically lead multiple interior design projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet all operational, budgetary, creative, and technical standards across all phases.
- Develop detailed project specifications, drawings, and layouts that adhere to contractual, regulatory, and design requirements for both the Araaya project and Tricone’s US residential developments.
- Collaborate closely with Tricone’s architecture department throughout all design phases, ensuring interior design is fully integrated with architectural intent, structural systems, and MEP coordination.
- Collaborate with clients to refine design concepts, ensuring their vision is accurately and beautifully translated into the final built environment.
- Direct project teams, assign responsibilities and deadlines, and oversee all phases of the design process from initial concept to final implementation.
- Proficiently produce technical drawings and specifications that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the scope of interior work.
- Review and approve material selections, ensuring they meet sustainability standards, project aesthetics, and are appropriate for coastal and tropical climatic conditions as relevant to the Araaya site.
- Conduct detailed design reviews and approvals to ensure compliance with design standards and client expectations.
- Provide expert guidance on advanced materials, finishes, FF&E, and cutting-edge design techniques to enhance project outcomes across both Indian and US project contexts.
Construction Administration
- Oversee the implementation of interior design solutions during the construction phase, troubleshooting issues as they arise and maintaining design integrity on site.
- Process and manage construction phase submittals, RFIs, and substitution requests in coordination with the architecture team and contractors.
- Attend construction site visits and generate detailed reports; coordinate with the Araaya site team in Alibaug as required.
- Perform punch list reviews and post-occupancy evaluations, ensuring final delivery meets the full design intent.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary interior design contact and ensuring high levels of satisfaction that foster confidence and repeat engagement.
- Present design milestones, material selections, and final concepts to clients and stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and a luxury-appropriate standard of presentation.
- Engage in business development activities including participation in marketing efforts, proposal development, and client presentations as directed.
- Represent Tricone at relevant industry events and forums, contributing to the company’s profile and design thought leadership.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level interior designers, providing guidance on advanced design techniques, technical execution, and professional growth.
- Manage coordination between project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless execution of interior design elements across all active projects.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and design excellence within the team, encouraging adaptation to new materials, technologies, and design trends.
- Manage the financial aspects of interior design projects, including preparing budgets, forecasting costs, and controlling expenditures across the portfolio.
- Oversee documentation and record-keeping for all interior design projects to ensure accuracy, version control, and legal compliance.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Perform all other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with clients, colleagues, and cross-functional teams including the architecture, marketing, and project management departments.
- Adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility in taking on new responsibilities and adjusting to evolving project challenges across geographies.
Competencies
Knowledge
- Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of the interior design process, architectural integration, and project management—including design principles, materials, FF&E, and the latest luxury design trends.
- Deep understanding of project management principles and familiarity with related software.
- Expertise in industry regulations including building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainability practices, with working knowledge of both Indian and US standards.
- Comprehensive familiarity with material properties, finish specifications, and application techniques across a range of climatic and contextual conditions.
Skills
- Expert proficiency in design software including Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.
- Exceptional design and spatial analysis skills, with a proven track record of delivering innovative, luxury-calibre interior environments.
- Advanced skills in client management, capable of fostering strong long-term relationships with discerning, high-net-worth clients.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex design and construction challenges creatively and decisively.
- Proficiency in project management software (Newforma or equivalent).
Abilities
- Ability to clearly and compellingly communicate design visions and complex ideas to clients, stakeholders, contractors, and team members.
- Strong capacity to manage client expectations and maintain professional relationships at a senior level across multiple active projects.
- Ability to lead and inspire a design team, fostering a collaborative, productive, and design-forward environment.
- Strong organisational capability to manage multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in managing large-scale interior design projects, with demonstrable experience in luxury residential and hospitality environments.
- Licensed Interior Designer or equivalent professional qualification.
- Direct experience working across both Indian and international project contexts is strongly preferred; experience with US design standards is a significant advantage.
Preferred
- Specialisation in luxury residential, resort, or hospitality interior design.
- Experience designing for coastal or tropical climatic conditions, with sensitivity to material durability and environmental performance in high-humidity environments.
- Additional certifications in project management or sustainable design.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or related field (Required)
Experience: 7+ years of large-scale interior design project management (Required)
Licensing: Licensed Interior Designer or equivalent professional qualification (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid – Nariman Point, Mumbai (3 days in-office per week)
Departmental Collaboration: Close integration with the Architecture department required
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Employment Type: Full-Time
What We Offer
- Competitive senior-level compensation commensurate with experience, with performance-linked growth opportunities.
- A hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility alongside structured collaboration three days per week at our Nariman Point, Mumbai office.
- A leadership role at the heart of a landmark luxury residential master-plan project, with direct design ownership across a rich variety of interior typologies.
- The opportunity to design across both Indian and US residential contexts, building breadth and depth of experience within a single globally operating firm.
- Close, integrated collaboration with an experienced architecture team, enabling a genuinely holistic approach to design.
- A design-forward, collaborative culture where excellence, initiative, and creative leadership are recognised and rewarded.
- Opportunity to build and lead a growing interior design team as Tricone’s India practice expands.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
