Flipspaces - Assistant Vice President - Design

Description:

What Youll Do:

Lead Design Innovation

- Translate client business needs into functional, ROI-driven, and visually captivating spaces.

- Create immersive design presentations using VR-tech and 3D visualizations to accelerate closures.

- Customize designs to showcase productivity, brand alignment, and value for high-stakes pitches.

Build a World-Class Design Team

- Mentor and inspire a team of architects and interior designers toward design excellence.

- Foster a culture of creativity, speed, and accountability while meeting client timelines.

- Drive continuous learning through feedback loops, training, and design research initiatives.

Collaborate for Impact

- Partner with the Business Development team to craft winning proposals and client walkthroughs.

- Sync with project managers, procurement, and tech teams for seamless concept-to-execution flow.

- Lead design narratives in client meetings alongside sales heads to secure deals.

Drive Operational & Commercial Excellence

- Maintain project tracking, resourcing, and review checkpoints via operational MIS.

- Optimize costing, margins, and P&L impact while ensuring design quality.

- Streamline timelines and processes to balance pre-sales velocity and execution quality.

Innovate with SOPs, Training & AI

- Develop SOPs for design processes from concept to execution for consistency and efficiency.

- Train designers on trends, materials, and client engagement best practices.

- Integrate AI and VR tools to enhance accuracy, speed, and visualization quality.

You Bring

- 12+ years in commercial and hospitality interiors with a track record of high-profile projects.

- Proven leadership in managing design teams and delivering outstanding quality.

- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to pitch concepts to clients.

- Strong knowledge of materials, costing, & budgeting.

- Entrepreneurial mindset with P&L understanding and a process-oriented approach.

Why Flipspaces?

- A rare blend of tech x design x manufacturing.

- Leadership team with strong IIT/startup DNA.

- High ownership, customer-first culture.

- Rapid global expansion (India, US, and UAE), be part of the journey.

Ready to Lead the Next Leap?