Senior Furniture & Interior Designer – Studio Lead

Senior Furniture & Interior Designer – Studio Lead
Iqrup + Ritz · Gurugram · Full-time, On-site
About Iqrup + Ritz
Iqrup + Ritz is a luxury furniture brand founded by Iqrup and Ritika (Ritz) Dhamija. The brand is known for timeless design, elegant interiors, and exceptional craftsmanship, drawing on more than 40 years of multi-generational workshop expertise. Our collections bring together classic, contemporary, and modern design with an emphasis on form and proportion, and we are trusted by many of India’s leading architects and interior designers.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site senior role leading our design studio in Gurugram. Reporting to the CEO and Creative Director, you will lead client consultations, drive new collection development, manage a team of junior designers, and own the systems that keep studio and production running smoothly. This role suits a designer who is equally confident with clients, collections, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-value retail and trade client consultations, from moodboards and space planning to presentations and converting projects into orders
Build complete rooms for clients through styling, product selection, and fabric and finish combinations
Lead the design and development of 2-3 new collections a year with the founders, including styled looks, naming, CAD, and production documentation
Work with our Business Development team to strengthen relationships with architects and interior designers
Manage, train, and mentor junior designers, delegating production and documentation work while reviewing it for accuracy
Oversee daily production rounds and quality control to ensure every order meets our standards and timelines
Keep the studio consultation-ready and lead seasonal studio refreshes and looks shoots
Flag risks early and keep projects, collections, and client communication moving without delays
Qualifications
Minimum 4–5 years of experience in luxury interiors or furniture design, with direct client-facing experience
Degree in Interior Design, Furniture Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from a leading design school
Experience leading or mentoring a small design team
Strong understanding of furniture construction, materials, finishes, and production processes
Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with AI rendering tools is a plus
Confident, polished communicator in written and spoken English, comfortable presenting to discerning clients and architects
Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong ownership of timelines and systems
Passionate about design, craftsmanship, and delivering a luxury client experience

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