Manager - Design

ORGANISATION CHART

We are seeking a design-savvy and strategically minded Senior Architect with strong experience in commercial, retail, and hospitality architecture to lead the planning and design of passenger-centric environments within airport terminals and ancillary facilities. The architect should have minimum of 10 years experience in the field of Architecture, interior design and construction industry. The role requires a deep understanding of user experience, spatial flow, brand integration, maintenance & operations and commercial optimization within high-traffic, complex environments.

JOB PURPOSE

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the architectural design of commercial zones, lounges, food & beverage areas, retail spaces, and hospitality elements within airport developments.
• Create and present mood boards, material palettes, and design narratives to communicate the design vision effectively.
• Manage and mentor a design team of at least 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination.
• Integrate architectural concepts with branding, wayfinding, and experiential design to elevate passenger satisfaction and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, hospitality operators, commercial tenants, and branding consultants.
• Ensure spatial planning aligns with passenger flows, operational requirements, and revenue-generating strategies.
• Oversee the design documentation process from concept through construction with attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of construction detailing, materials, finishes, and integration of architectural elements into complex building systems.
• Keep up-to-date with trends in hospitality, luxury retail, and experiential design within aviation and transport infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and international aviation standards (ICAO, IATA).
• Support sustainability initiatives and innovation in material use, digital integration, and future-ready design strategies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

The person handling this role shall be reporting to the Design lead and shall be accountable for the following:

Manage and mentor a design team of at least 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination.

Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and international aviation standards (ICAO, IATA) for all design related works.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

External - Roles  you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work
•    Coordinate with Internal stakeholders i.e. Terminal Operations, Security, Commercial, Safety, ARFF and CFL teams for execution of Retail & Commercial projects.  
•    Develop project design, ensuring sign-offs with the Business Development Team and Concessionaires.
•    Communicate with Internal stakeholders i.e. Terminal Operations, Security, Commercial, Safety, ARFF and CFL teams for progress and developments of Retail & Commercial projects.
•    Compliance of statutory requirements as required by law or Regulatory guidelines is met by all agencies.
 

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Internal - Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day work
•    Preparation of project brief, cost proposals and planning in coordination with Business Development Team and Concessionaires.
•    Communicate with internal teams for design coordination and developments.
•    Preparation of design, specifications and all material approvals in coordination with Business Development Team and Concessionaires.
•    Coordinate architectural designs with structural & MEP and IT services
•    Coordinating and monitoring of designs with external consultations and sub-consultants. 
 

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• Should have independently handled design and execution of  Commercial and Retail project of Rs 50 - 100 crores

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• 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.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and BIM workflows.
• Proven experience in developing mood boards, conceptual presentations, and design storytelling.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing a team of 3 or more designers/architects.
• Strong technical skills in construction detailing, coordination with services, and site implementation support.
• Excellent project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Construction supervision experience of minimum of 3 large scale completed projects.
• Experience with luxury retail, lounge design, or premium hospitality projects.
• Exposure to international airport or transport infrastructure projects.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.

Registered Architect with COA (India) or equivalent license.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum 10 Years of work experience as Engineer / Architect.

• Project Management experience in Retail Projects preferred
• Well versed in the following:
  • Ability to interact with client.
  • Familiar with execution of architectural / interior works..
  • Knowledge of architectural and interior design and fit out.

COMPETENCIES