Manager - Design -

Job description

Job Purpose Design-savvy and strategically minded Manager-Design with strong experience in commercial, retail, and hospitality architecture will lead the planning and design of passenger-centric environments within airport terminals and ancillary facilities. The role requires a deep understanding of user experience, spatial flow, brand integration, maintenance & operations and commercial optimization within high-traffic, complex environments. **ORGANISATION CHART** Manager – Design --> AGM – Design --> Chief Executive Officer - DIAL --> Head - Finishes Responsibilities **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Design Development for Commercial & Hospitality Spaces • Lead architectural design of lounges, F&B areas, retail zones, and hospitality elements in airport environments. • Ensure spatial layouts optimize passenger flows, operational efficiency, and revenue potential. • Keep up-to-date with trends in hospitality, luxury retail, and experiential design within aviation and transport infrastructure. • Oversee the design documentation process from concept through construction with attention to detail and quality. • Design Approval Turnaround Time • Compliance to detail & quality Conceptualization & Presentation • Create and present mood boards, material palettes, and design narratives to communicate the design vision effectively. • Integrate architectural concepts with branding, wayfinding, and experiential design to elevate passenger satisfaction and commercial performance. • Design Approval Turnaround Time • Design Feasibility Success Rate • Design Review for any unit that is going to be added Sustainability, Innovation & Compliance • Support sustainability initiatives and innovation in material use, digital integration, and future-ready design strategies. • Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and international aviation standards (ICAO, IATA). • Compliance with standards KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details **EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS** • Coordinate with airport stakeholders, hospitality operators, commercial tenants, and branding consultants. **INTERNAL INTERACTIONS** • Regular interaction with other disciplines for getting necessary support/ input in terms of required building services **FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS** • NA Other Dimensions • Manage and mentor a design team of at least 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination. Education Qualifications • Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution. • Registered Architect with COA (India) or equivalent license Relevant Experience • Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in commercial/hospitality design within airport or mixed-use projects. • Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality and commercial projects with design innovation • Design supervision experience of minimum of 3 large scale completed projects **COMPETENCIES** • Personal Effectiveness • Social Awareness • Entrepreneurship • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking • Planning & Decision Making • Capability Building • Strategic Orientation • Stakeholder Focus • Networking • Execution & Results • Teamwork & Interpersonal influence