Associate Director Design -Hyderabad
Job Description:
Position Overview
Lead The Canvas’s design strategy and team of multi-disciplinary designers, ensuring exceptional creative
output aligned with business objectives. This senior leadership role requires 15+ years of design experience
and the ability to balance visionary thinking with practical execution.
Reporting Structure
• Reports to: Principal Architect
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
- Develop & implement comprehensive design strategies aligned with The Canvas’s business goals
- Collaborate with executives to integrate design thinking into organizational decision-making
- Identify market trends and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage
- Establish and maintain design systems ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor cross-functional design teams across multiple disciplines
- Establish design processes, methodologies, and quality standards
- Oversee resource allocation and team capacity management
- Foster a collaborative, creative culture that encourages innovation and growth
Client & Stakeholder Management
- • Serve as design authority and key client contact for high-value accounts
- • Present concepts and strategies to executive stakeholders and clients
- • Navigate complex requirements while maintaining design integrity
- Build strong client relationships through design excellence and business understanding
Quality & Execution
- Review and approve all major design deliverables, ensuring exceptional quality
- Establish metrics to measure design effectiveness and impact
- Lead design critique sessions to elevate work quality
- Balance aesthetic excellence with business constraints and technical feasibility
Business Growth
- • Contribute to new business pitches with compelling design narratives
- • Identify opportunities to expand service offerings based on market needs
- • Represent The Canvas at industry events and speaking engagements
- • Drive growth through design-led innovation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design or related field; Master's preferred
- 15+ years of progressive design experience with 5+ years in senior leadership
- Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary design teams
- Expert proficiency in industry-standard design tools
- Strong understanding of digital product development lifecycles
- Experience with design systems implementation
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills at executive levels
- Strategic thinking with demonstrated business acumen
- Portfolio demonstrating design excellence and diverse project experience
Key Performance Areas
- Design quality and consistency across all deliverables
- Client satisfaction and retention metrics
- Team performance, growth, and development
- Contribution to business development and revenue
- Innovation implementation and measurable impact
Company Profile
Organization was established is one of India’s largest Design & Build and GC Contracting firms, pioneering BIM implementation, AI-driven schedule tracking, Net Zero initiatives, and robotic manufacturing. With offices across major metros, we are among the fastest-growing firms, specializing in workplace solutions, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, and data centers. With 40+ years of expertise, they have transformed 100M+ sq. ft. for 1000+ clients. Our Pan-India presence across 6 cities and a 400+ member Project Management Team enables seamless execution in 30+ cities. Backed by an in-house design team and strong construction capabilities, we excel in delivering complex projects with precision. Our IGBC LEED Platinum-certified, 22-acre robotic factory ensures world-class quality and sustainability.
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