Design Manager - Home Interior (Pune Balewadi)

Company Overview: Interior Company is a subsidiary of Square Yards – India's largest real estate platform. Square Yards is India's top-notch seller of new homes with offices in 30 Cities across 9 countries. Run by a group of talented professionals driven by the passion for interior designing, a frenzy for art and aesthetics and large doses of caffeine running in their veins, Interior Company brings to you a hassle-free interior designing experience and white glove services. We listen to your preferences, top it up with our expertise and replicate your personality in your home décor. Job Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead our home décor design team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for interior design, a keen eye for trends, and a deep understanding of design principles, materials, and production processes. As a Design Manager, you will oversee the creation and development of home décor collections, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with brand vision, market needs, and production capabilities. Job Location Pune - Balewadi Key Responsibilities Lead the Design Process: Manage the end-to-end design process for new home décor products, from concept to execution. Conceptualize innovative designs and ensure they are aligned with market trends, brand identity, and target customer preferences. Develop mood boards, sketches, color palettes, and prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively. Oversee the refinement of designs based on feedback from the marketing, merchandising, and production teams. Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing direction and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality output. Mentor and develop junior designers, fostering a creative and collaborative team environment. Manage team resources, timelines, and workflows to ensure projects are completed on schedule. Collaboration: Work closely with product development, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure the feasibility of designs and cost-effective production. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure designs resonate with target customers and align with overall brand messaging. Communicate with external partners (e.g., manufacturers, suppliers, and artists) to source materials and finalize designs for production. Trend Analysis & Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging design styles in the home décor market. Conduct competitor analysis and market research to inform the design direction and product development strategies. Use trend forecasting tools and resources to anticipate consumer demands and create relevant, marketable products. Quality Control: Ensure that all designs meet the company's quality standards, including functionality, aesthetics, and durability. Oversee the production of prototypes and samples to ensure that designs are accurately translated into final products. Ensure designs meet manufacturing capabilities, cost constraints, and timelines without compromising on quality. Brand Consistency: Ensure that all design outputs align with the brand's identity, ethos, and aesthetic. Contribute to maintaining a consistent visual language across all home décor products and marketing materials.

Square Yards is a full-stack proptech platform; playing the entire consumer journey from Search & Discovery --> Transactions --> Mortgages --> Home furnishing --> Rentals and Property Management. Square Yards is also building B2B disruptive proprietary platforms for stakeholders such as Developers, Financial Institutions, and Agents. Square Yards helps transact 15,000+ transaction ...