Interior Designer - Design & Project Execution

Location: Thane, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Experience: 3–7 years preferred
Rainbow Group of Companies, based in Thane, Maharashtra, is an established organization with over 15 years of experience across education and allied business ventures.
The group operates award-winning educational brands including Rainbow Preschool International and Rainbow International School, offering education from Playgroup to Grade 12, along with daycare facilities. Rainbow Preschool International focuses on child-centric early education, while Rainbow International School, a CBSE institution, provides a holistic learning environment focused on academic excellence, skills, values, and global readiness.
In addition to educational spaces, the role will involve working on residential properties, personal properties, offices, commercial spaces, and other current and upcoming business ventures and sub-brands associated with the group.
We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and execution-focused Interior Designer who can independently manage interior design projects from concept and space planning through vendor coordination and on-site execution.
The ideal candidate should have strong design fundamentals, an eye for aesthetics, practical knowledge of materials and construction, and the ability to work directly with vendors, contractors, carpenters, fabricators, electricians, plumbers, painters, and other site professionals.
This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys both designing spaces and making sure the designs are executed correctly on site.
Design & Space Planning
Develop interior concepts, mood boards, layouts, and design proposals for:
Schools and preschools
Classrooms and activity areas
Offices and commercial spaces
Residential and personal properties
Hospitality, retail, or other business ventures as required
Prepare detailed floor plans, furniture layouts, elevations, sections, and working drawings.
Ensure designs are functional, aesthetically appealing, practical, and aligned with the intended use of each space.
Develop designs that balance quality, aesthetics, functionality, durability, and budget.
Recommend appropriate materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, fixtures, fittings, and accessories.
Execution & Project Coordination
Take ownership of projects from initial site survey to final handover.
Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress against approved designs.
Coordinate with contractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and site teams.
Review workmanship and ensure execution matches approved drawings and specifications.
Identify design or execution issues on-site and provide practical solutions.
Coordinate measurements, quotations, material samples, mock-ups, and installations.
Track project timelines and proactively highlight delays or execution challenges.
Assist management in evaluating renovation and improvement requirements for existing properties.
Vendor & Contractor Management
Maintain a strong network of interior contractors, carpenters, fabricators, electricians, plumbers, painters, civil contractors, furniture vendors, material suppliers, and other skilled labour.
Source and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability, and timelines.
Obtain and compare quotations and assist with commercial negotiations.
Coordinate labour and vendors during project execution whenever required.
Build and maintain reliable vendor relationships for ongoing and future projects.
Be comfortable mobilizing the right resources quickly for urgent site requirements.
Procurement & Budget Management
Prepare BOQs, material specifications, and procurement requirements.
Assist in estimating project costs and maintaining budgets.
Recommend cost-effective alternatives without compromising design intent or quality.
Coordinate procurement, delivery, installation, and material movement.
Monitor material usage and minimize wastage.
Educational & Child-Friendly Spaces
For school and preschool projects, the designer will be expected to understand and incorporate:
Child-friendly and engaging environments
Ergonomics and age-appropriate furniture
Safety and accessibility considerations
Durable and easy-to-maintain materials
Effective use of colour, lighting, acoustics, and spatial planning
Functional learning and activity zones
Brand identity and visual consistency across campuses
Required Qualifications & Skills
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
3–7 years of relevant professional experience in interior design and project execution.
Strong understanding of interior design, space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, and construction practices.
Good knowledge of architectural fundamentals and construction/working drawings.
Experience preparing BOQs, layouts, elevations, specifications, and project documentation.
Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
Working knowledge of SketchUp, 3D visualization software, Revit, or similar tools will be an advantage.
Familiarity with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of site execution, measurements, materials, and construction processes.
Good communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Strong attention to detail and aesthetic sensibility.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
The ideal candidate should be:
Design-oriented but equally comfortable on-site.
Comfortable taking ownership rather than requiring constant supervision.
Well-connected with local vendors, contractors, labour teams, fabricators, and suppliers.
Practical and solution-oriented when dealing with real-world site constraints.
Capable of balancing premium design expectations with practical budgets.
Strong at coordinating multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
Willing to travel to project sites within and around Mumbai/Thane as required.
Professional, organized, dependable, and capable of maintaining project timelines.
Comfortable working on diverse projects beyond conventional interior design, including schools, residential properties, offices, commercial spaces, and other business ventures.
Location & Working Schedule
Location: Thane, Maharashtra
This is a full-time, on-site position.
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Working Hours: 9 am to 6pm (Should be flexible to work as per organizational requirements and project/site schedules)
Candidates based in Thane or nearby areas will be preferred, particularly those who can easily travel to project sites across Thane and Mumbai.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to share their updated CV along with a portfolio of completed interior/design projects, particularly projects where they have been involved in both design and on-site execution.
Candidates with strong vendor/contractor networks and hands-on project execution experience are encouraged to apply.

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