Design Manager

Senior Manager – Design Execution

Company: Baaya Design

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 7-10 Years

Salary: 15-18 LPA

Reporting To: CEO / Founder

About Baaya DesignBaaya Design is an award-winning spatial design studio creating bespoke art installations, lighting, and crafted environments for hospitality, airports, institutions, public spaces, and premium residences. We blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design, working with over 70 artisan and material techniques.

Job OverviewWe are looking for a Senior Manager – Design Execution who will take complete ownership of transforming design concepts into successfully executed projects. You will lead end-to-end execution from design handover through fabrication, logistics, and final installation while coordinating with designers, artisans, vendors, contractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities• Lead end-to-end execution of multiple bespoke projects across India.

• Manage the Design Execution team and site supervisors.

• Convert design concepts into practical execution plans, timelines, and milestones.

• Prepare project budgets, BOQs, procurement plans, and monitor project costs.

• Ensure fabrication quality and production schedules meet project requirements.

• Manage logistics, dispatch, and on-site installations.

• Resolve site challenges while maintaining quality, timelines, and budgets.

• Coordinate with designers, artisans, vendors, consultants, contractors, and clients.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with artisan and fabrication partners.

• Create SOPs, project trackers, and documentation to improve execution processes.

Requirements• 7-10 years of experience in project execution, interiors, exhibitions, retail fit-outs, hospitality projects, custom fabrication, or similar industries.

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Project Management, or a related field.

• Ability to read architectural and interior drawings.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and project management software.

• Strong project planning, budgeting, costing, vendor management, and coordination skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.

• Comfortable traveling across India for project execution and site supervision.

Desired Skills• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

• Excellent relationship management with artisans, vendors, and contractors.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet project deadlines.

• Commercial awareness with attention to design quality.

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving execution risks.

If you have a passion for delivering high-quality bespoke projects and enjoy working at the intersection of design, craftsmanship, and execution, we'd love to hear from you.