Chief Design Strategist

Job Overview

As a seasoned Regional Head (Architect), you will be responsible for leading and managing design operations in the Gurugram region. This leadership role requires a strong foundation in architecture, interior design, project delivery, and client management within commercial and workplace sectors.

This is a strategic leadership position that involves driving architectural and interior design strategy across all projects in the region, serving as the key point of contact for all regional design initiatives, and leading client workshops, design presentations, and value engineering discussions.

The successful candidate will oversee all design phases from concept to construction documentation, ensure delivery of high-quality, technically sound, and timely design deliverables, and coordinate with engineering, MEP, and PMC teams for seamless integration.

1. Regional Design Leadership:

• Drive architectural and interior design strategy across all projects in the Gurugram region.
• Serve as the key point of contact for all regional design initiatives.
• Lead client workshops, design presentations, and value engineering discussions.

2. Project Oversight & Execution:

• Oversee all design phases from concept to construction documentation.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, technically sound, and timely design deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, MEP, and PMC teams for seamless integration.

3. Design Excellence & Innovation:

• Maintain high standards of design innovation, space planning, and user-centric design.
• Implement sustainable and LEED-compliant solutions wherever applicable.
• Regularly audit design output for quality and alignment with organizational goals.

4. Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Interface with clients, real estate consultants, and vendors.
• Handle design-related RFIs, change requests, and design clarifications on-site.
• Contribute to business development efforts through design strategy and visioning.

5. Team Management & Mentoring:

• Lead and mentor a regional team of architects, interior designers, and 3D visualizers.
• Conduct design reviews, performance appraisals, and internal training sessions.

6. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to statutory norms, building codes, and regulatory approvals.
• Mitigate project and design risks through proactive planning.

7. Key Skills:

• Architectural Design & Detailing – Strong conceptual and technical design ability across commercial and workplace projects.
• Space Planning & Workplace Strategy – Expertise in programming, space utilization, and modern workplace solutions.
• Client Management – Confident in handling CXO-level client interactions and steering design discussions.
• Project Coordination – Ability to manage multi-stakeholder coordination including MEP, PMC, and contractors.
• Leadership & Team Management – Proven capability in leading large design teams and mentoring talent.
• Software Proficiency – AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), MS Office.
• Knowledge of Codes – NBC, local building by-laws, fire norms, and global workplace compliance (e.g., LEED, WELL standards).
• Attention to Detail – Exceptional design sensitivity with accuracy in drawings, documentation, and specifications.
• Time & Resource Management – Ability to manage multiple deadlines and allocate resources efficiently.
• Communication Skills – Clear written and verbal communication for presentations, reports, and client interactions.

• A strategic leadership role in a high-growth, design-focused environment.
• Opportunities to work on landmark projects with global brands.
• A collaborative and creative culture that values design integrity and innovation.