GM - Designs
Leading Retail Furniture Company in Hyderabad.
Position Description :
Function : Design
Location : Hyderabad
Designation : Head - Design
Accountability :
- Responsible for end-to-end space planning and designing. Single point of contact for all design related matters in the company.
Major Deliverables :
- Work to a brief agreed with a client. Handle client calls and prepare daily report
- If need be, visit site to take site measurements before drafting initial design, Maintain proper records of site measurements, layout designs, textures, paints, etc.
- Manage entire design team to make sure deadlines are met while adhering to design quality standards
- Prepare cost estimates, sketches, layouts, specifications and other criteria pertinent to project development
- Make presentations to present complete scope of work to client. Suggest various designs, colour schemes and furniture
- Account for cost and availability of materials and safety implications
- Give estimated deadlines to reporting manager and supervise the design team to carry out the same
- Prepare models/designs/layout of the project and ensure the design is finalised before handing it over to execution team. Make sure design can be manufactured/executed
- Supervise the work of senior designers, designers and assistant designers on assigned projects. Review the work done by the designers periodically to ensure timely completion of projects
- Carry out research to help develop ideas, considering how the item will look and its practicality/ functionality. Test ideas using models, prototypes and computer-aided design (CAD)
- Work closely with other professionals such as production managers, marketing staff and site engineers
- Enhance technical knowledge and skills regularly adding value to business. Suggest technological advancements to the management.
- Stay informed about design trends and developments using vendors and other sources
- Follow standard operating procedures and give inputs to revise them periodically.
Supervises : Senior Designers, Designers, Junior Designers
Reports to : AVP/ VP Retail sales
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