Interior Architect

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Chandigarh

JobType: full-time
The Interior Architect will act as a critical link between architectural design, interior planning, and on-site execution. This role involves shaping cohesive, high-quality residential interiors that remain faithful to the original design intent while being practical for real-world use. You will work closely with clients, vendors, site teams, and the Principal Architect to ensure seamless delivery across all stages of the project.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Design Development & Presentations

• Develop interior design concepts for residential spaces including living areas, dining rooms, bedrooms, and ancillary spaces, aligned with the architectural vision.
• Create mood boards, colour schemes, and material palettes, and prepare clear, client-ready presentation decks.
• Propose multiple design options for key decisions and recommend a well-reasoned final direction.

Detailing & Documentation

• Prepare and maintain interior drawings using AutoCAD, including layouts, elevations, and essential furniture details.
• Develop and update detailed selection schedules that can be directly executed on site.
• Ensure all drawings and schedules reflect approved decisions, with strong version control and documentation discipline.

Client Interaction & Selections

• Lead furniture, finishes, lighting, and material selection sessions with clients, both in the studio and at vendor showrooms.
• Clearly communicate design intent, trade-offs, durability, and maintenance considerations.
• Manage interactions with premium and high-profile clients with professionalism, empathy, and confidence.

Vendor & Material Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors to source samples, obtain quotations, and confirm timelines.
• Build and maintain an organized library of materials, finishes, and fabric samples.
• Finalize selections with vendors and track changes through execution.

Internal Coordination & Site Support

• Share finalized design decisions with internal teams and site supervisors in a timely manner.
• Address site queries through drawings, mark-ups, or written clarifications.
• Proactively identify design or execution conflicts and collaborate with the Principal Architect to resolve them.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for interior layouts, elevations, and detailing.
• Ability to create clean, structured presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar tools.
• Basic image-editing skills for mood boards and visual collages.
• Strong understanding of proportion, scale, colour, and materiality in residential interiors.

Working Style & Professional Attributes

• Genuine interest in how people live and interact with their homes, beyond surface-level styling.
• Clear, courteous communication skills in both Hindi and English.
• Professional grooming and presence suitable for frequent client interaction.
• Comfort working closely with a Principal Architect in a feedback-driven, fast-iteration environment.
• Strong ownership, reliability, and attention to detail in tracking and executing decisions.

Experience & Education

• 1–5 years of professional experience in an interior design or architecture studio.
• Mandatory experience working on premium or luxury residential interiors beyond academic projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a recognized institution.

What This Role Offers

• Direct exposure to senior architectural leadership and core decision-making.
• Hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle, from concept design to handover.
• Clear growth path into a lead interior role based on ownership, judgment, and design maturity.