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.