Head of Design
Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited
India, Karnataka, Bengaluru
On-site · Full-time
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Positions: 1
Employment type: Full-time
We design and build sustainable workspaces that bring a human sense to work. Our spaces are thoughtful, functional, and connected to nature, creating environments that support well-being, collaboration, and productivity.
Role Overview
Lead our design strategy to create high-impact, cost-efficient, and differentiated workspaces. You will own the end-to-end design process, from concept through execution, support client conversions through design, and build scalable systems and a strong design team aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and own the overall design philosophy, guidelines, and standards.
- Lead concept direction for key projects and new centres.
- Drive design innovation and meaningful differentiation from competitors.
- Partner closely with Sales on high-value client pitches and conversions.
- Align design solutions with client business needs and commercial goals.
- Collaborate with Delivery teams to ensure design feasibility and execution quality.
- Work with Quantity Surveying (QS) teams on cost control and value engineering.
- Build and maintain design templates, libraries, and playbooks.
- Standardise BOQs, detailing, and documentation practices.
- Introduce new materials, technologies, and relevant industry trends.
- Build, mentor, and manage a team of architects, designers, and 3D specialists.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Projects, and Operations teams.
- Ensure seamless coordination from concept through execution.
Required Experience and Skills
- 15–20 years of experience in architecture or interior design.
- Strong experience in commercial interiors, coworking, or hospitality spaces.
- A proven track record of leading design teams and delivering large-scale projects.
- Strong design sensibility combined with commercial understanding.
- Expertise in cost optimisation and value engineering.