The Design Development Head leads the company's in-house design function , responsible for the architectural, interior, landscape, and technical design deliverable of every project. This role is the guardian of design excellence: ensuring that every project is designed to the highest standard of luxury, functionality, and buildability, and that the brand's design philosophy , Rare, Timeless, Conscious, Soulful, Bespoke , is expressed in every square foot of every building.
Lead and own the entire design development process from concept to construction drawings
Set design vision and standards for all projects in alignment with the CEO's brand philosophy
Review and approve all design outputs from the architecture, interiors, and landscape teams
Be the final design authority on all projects before CEO review
Set up a process in place to ensure regular design intent checks during construction phase.
Incorporate project learnings and create database of the this.
Prepare and update standard design detail libraries
Lead the in-house design team: Senior and Junior Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape team, QS & Specifications
Mentor and develop the design team , build a culture of design excellence and continuous learning
Conduct weekly design reviews with all sub-teams
Represent design vision in all client-facing design presentations
Coordinate with external design consultants, structural engineers, and MEP consultants
Work closely with the PCU and Construction teams to ensure design-buildability alignment
Ensure all designs meet RERA, NBC, BDA, and other applicable codes and regulations
Drive innovation in design , materials, sustainability, spatial planning
Benchmark design standards against the best luxury residential projects globally
Design delivery: All design packages issued ahead of construction schedule , minimum 6-week lead time
Design quality: Zero design-related NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) on site due to design error
Client satisfaction: CEO / client design approval on first or second submission
Team output: Design team meeting all scheduled deadlines per the project programme
B.Arch mandatory; M.Arch preferred
15+ years of architectural design experience
At least 2 completed luxury residential projects as lead design Architect.
Experience with high-rise residential (20+ storeys) mandatory
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and design presentation tools
Strong knowledge of NBC, BDA, RERA, and Bengaluru building regulations
LEED / GRIHA Green Building certification
Experience working with international design consultants
Exposure to smart home and automation integration in luxury residential
Design vision , ability to craft and communicate a compelling design narrative
Technical excellence , deep knowledge of construction detailing and specifications
Team leadership and development
Stakeholder and client communication
Regulatory knowledge , NBC, BDA, RERA
AutoCAD / Revit / BIM , expert level
