Principal Designer / Founder Jobs in Coimbatore Interior Design Firm

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Principal Designer / Founder positions in Coimbatore's private Interior Design Firm sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Interior Design and Decor employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Set the creative vision and design direction for the interior design studio and its project portfolio.
• Lead design for flagship residential, commercial, and hospitality projects representing the firm's highest-profile work.
• Build and maintain relationships with anchor clients, luxury residential buyers, and premium commercial clients.
• Direct the studio's brand positioning, portfolio curation, and market reputation through awards and publications.
• Oversee business strategy including studio growth, new practice areas, geographic expansion, and fee structures.
• Develop senior design talent within the studio and establish design quality and process standards.
• Represent the studio at industry forums, design events, and media engagements as the primary spokesperson.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Des in Interior Design or B.Arch from a recognized institution with 10 to 25 years of design leadership experience.
• Exceptional portfolio of flagship residential, commercial, or hospitality interior projects demonstrating design authorship.
• Established reputation in Coimbatore's interior design market or relevant national design community.
• Experience leading a studio or large design team with proven ability to develop design talent.
• Strong business acumen for studio growth, pricing strategy, client acquisition, and partnership development.
• Track record of published work, design award recognition, or industry speaking engagements.
• Vision for differentiated studio positioning in Coimbatore's competitive premium interior design market.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

B.Arch or B.Des (Interior Design) from CIDA/COA-approved institutes for senior design roles; Diploma in Interior Design for junior designer and visualizer roles; AutoCAD 2D/3D for drafting and layout roles; 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Lumion for 3D visualization and rendering roles; SketchUp for quick concept modelling; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for presentation and mood board preparation; knowledge of IS codes for residential and commercial interior specifications; WELL Building Standard or IGBC Green Interior awareness for premium project roles; modular furniture and hardware product knowledge for site and sales roles