Senior Associate
Job Description:
S3 — Senior Associate
The studio pillar — owning multiple sites simultaneously and developing the team around you.
| Department | Design | Experience | 10+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports To | Principal Designer | Software Required | AutoCAD, SketchUp / 3ds Max; project management tools |
| Directs | Full design team across assigned projects | Employment Type | Full-time |
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Senior Associate is the most senior individual contributor in the design team. You own multiple active sites simultaneously, provide leadership and mentorship to the full design team, and are a trusted operational partner to the Principal Designer. You are accountable not just for your own projects but for the overall production health of the studio.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own end-to-end delivery of multiple active project sites simultaneously
- Set and monitor production schedules, drawing trackers, and team workloads across sites
- Serve as primary client escalation point for senior or complex projects
- Conduct design and drawing reviews across the team — maintain quality standards
- Identify and address skill gaps in the team through mentoring and on-the-job coaching
- Partner with the Principal Designer on studio process, systems, and capacity planning
- Lead vendor and contractor relationships across multiple projects
- Represent the studio in client meetings where the Principal is unavailable
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 10+ years in interior design, with a track record of leading multiple high-end residential projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of 4–8 designers
- Strong process orientation — able to build and maintain tracking systems for a busy studio
- Exceptional client communication and escalation management skills
- Deep knowledge of Kolkata's contractor, vendor, and materials ecosystem
YOU WILL THRIVE HERE IF
You have been there, done that — and now you want to build something. You are energised by helping others grow, not threatened by it. You can hold the studio's output quality to a high standard while keeping the team motivated. You think like an owner.
COMPENSATION
As per studio S3 band. Salary is discussed during the interview process and is commensurate with experience and skill level demonstrated.
Key Skills :
Company Profile
This design firm is a premier destination for high-end, soulful --- that prioritize emotional resonance over rigid trends. Based in a city rich with heritage, the studio is celebrated for its ability to weave vibrant color palettes and luxurious textures into functional, everyday living spaces.
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