Job Title: Head of Interior Designing

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Location Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client Partner

Our client partner is a premier diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic, vision-driven Head of Interior Designing to lead the interior design division and spearhead the delivery of high-quality projects across commercial and residential sectors. Reporting to executive leadership, you will mentor a multidisciplinary design team, drive creative design concepts, manage client relationships, and collaborate with sales, quantity surveying, and project management teams to ensure flawless execution from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, inspire, mentor, and develop the interior design team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration, and design excellence.
Client Engagement & Concept Delivery: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, business objectives, functional needs, and budget requirements, translating them into innovative, practical design concepts.
Cross-Functional Project Coordination: Work in close coordination with Sales, Quantity Surveying (QS), and Project Management teams to ensure seamless project execution within agreed timelines and budgets.
Design & Visualization: Develop and present creative design concepts, space planning solutions, mood boards, material palettes, 3D visualizations, and client presentations for executive approval.
Material & Finishes Specification: Lead the selection and specification of materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and bespoke elements, ensuring quality, functionality, cost-effectiveness, and design alignment.
Consultant & Vendor Coordination: Coordinate effectively with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers throughout design and construction phases to maintain design integrity.
Technical Detailing & Quality Review: Review technical drawings, shop drawings, and construction details to ensure design accuracy, buildability, and structural integrity.
Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure all design concepts comply with applicable building regulations, industry standards, health and safety requirements, and sustainability best practices.

Requirements:

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in interior design or interior architecture, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role.
Project Track Record: Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering large-scale projects across both commercial and residential sectors.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of construction methodologies, interior detailing, materials, MEP coordination, and building regulations.
Project Management Skills: Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
Portfolio Requirement: An outstanding portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical expertise, innovation, and successful project delivery, with the ability to present personally conceived and executed projects.