Junior Interior Designer for Site Coordination

Role Overview
We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Junior Interior Designer who can assist the Senior Interior Design Lead with design development, technical drawings, site coordination, and project implementation.
The candidate should be comfortable visiting project sites, communicating with contractors and vendors, monitoring work against approved drawings, and keeping the senior designer informed about progress and issues.
When the Senior Interior Designer is unavailable for a site visit, the Junior Interior Designer will act as the design team's on-site representative within the responsibilities assigned to them.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design Support
• Assist the Senior Interior Design Lead with concepts, mood boards, material selections, and furniture layouts.
• Prepare and update 2D drawings and 3D models as required.
• Help develop technical drawings, interior elevations, and furniture or cabinetry details.
• Maintain updated drawings and records of approved design changes.
• Ensure the site team is working from the latest approved drawings.
2. Site Visits & Progress Monitoring
• Visit project sites according to the agreed schedule.
• Monitor ongoing interior work against approved drawings, specifications, and design intent.
• Take site measurements and photographs where required.
• Check visible workmanship, material installation, furniture placement, and finishing details.
• Identify discrepancies, incomplete work, and potential design issues.
• Report progress, delays, and concerns to the Senior Interior Design Lead and founder.
3. Site Team & Vendor Coordination
• Communicate approved design instructions to contractors, vendors, and site personnel.
• Clarify drawing details within the scope of their knowledge and authority.
• Follow up on material deliveries, installation schedules, and pending work.
• Coordinate with the senior designer when site conditions differ from the approved design.
• Maintain a record of site observations, decisions, and outstanding issues.
4. Reporting & Documentation
• Share regular site updates with photographs and concise progress reports.
• Maintain a checklist of completed, pending, and defective work.
• Document deviations from approved drawings and bring them to the senior designer's attention.
• Track issues until the responsible person confirms their resolution.
• Assist in preparing snag lists and recording corrections before handover.
5. Design Quality & Finishing Checks
• Help ensure that materials, colours, finishes, and installations match approved specifications.
• Pay attention to alignment, dimensions, joints, edges, fittings, and finishing quality.
• Flag visible defects and deviations before work progresses further.
• Assist with final walkthroughs and handover documentation when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Diploma or degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in interior design or site coordination preferred.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with SketchUp or other 3D software.
• Ability to read and interpret interior design drawings.
• Understanding of interior materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and installation processes.
• Strong observation, organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in New Delhi as required.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, maintain records, and follow up consistently.
Important Working Expectations
• Follow the approved design and instructions from the Senior Interior Design Lead.
• Do not independently change approved layouts, materials, specifications, or design details without authorisation.
• Escalate technical uncertainties, major discrepancies, and unexpected site conditions promptly.
• Do not approve additional costs, variations, or contractor commitments without the required authorisation.
• Maintain professional conduct with clients, vendors, contractors, and other team members.
• Work within the assigned responsibilities and follow the company's project documentation and reporting procedures.