Headline

Principal Interior Designer

About

I lead interior design teams from first concept sketch to final client handover — and I'm at my best when I'm reviewing design work end-to-end, sitting across the table from a client, and finding the next opportunity for the studio. Over 5+ years, I've grown from CAD-and-3D-visuals work into leading a design practice: managing an 8+ person team, owning client relationships from pitch to project close, and contributing to $200K+ in annual revenue through strong delivery and repeat business. What I bring to a Design Lead / Principal Designer role: Team Leadership — Currently lead and mentor 8+ designers across concept design, FF&E specification, and client presentations. Previously managed teams of 3–8 junior designers across 30+ simultaneous residential and commercial projects. End-to-End Project Ownership — Review and sign off on projects from concept through design development, documentation, FF&E, and final delivery. Delivered 100+ space planning and layout solutions and 50+ residential design templates for a national retail client (Asian Paints). Client & Stakeholder Management — Primary point of contact for 30+ clients, contractors, and consultants on residential and commercial (including US-based) projects, managing expectations and resolving design challenges to keep delivery on schedule. Business Development — Contributed to identifying repeat business opportunities and strengthening client relationships that supported $200K+ in 2025 revenue; implemented workflow improvements that cut project turnaround time by 50%. Core skills: Design Leadership | Team Management | Client Relationship Management | Business Development | Space Planning | FF&E Specification | Concept & Design Development | Budget & Timeline Management | Design Documentation | AutoCAD | SketchUp | 3D Visualization | Residential & Commercial Interior Design | Workplace Design I'm open to Design Director, Principal Designer, and Studio Lead roles where I can combine design leadership with direct client and business development responsibility — across high-end residential and commercial/workplace projects, India or US-facing. Let's connect — DM me or reach out at gokirti197@gmail.com.

Location

Dehradun

AI stack

antigravity

codex

opencode

Work experience

Principal Interior Designer/ Service Lead at Foyr, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Hyderabad · Hybrid, Lead and mentor a team of 8+ designers across concept design, design development, FF&E specification, client presentations, and final delivery Contributed to $200K+ in 2025 revenue by strengthening client relationships, supporting project execution, and identifying repeat business opportunities Redesigned design-approval workflows, cutting project turnaround time by 50% Own client and cross-functional coordination on space planning aligned to operational, aesthetic, and budget goals Oversee design documentation, specifications, and finish selections through to client sign-off

Senior Interior Designer at Foyr, Mar 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Hyderabad · Hybrid, Prepared design presentations, technical drawings, and material specifications for residential and commercial projects Led FF&E selection and mood board development to accelerate client approvals Developed 50+ adaptable design templates for Asian Paints showrooms nationwide, improving brand consistency. & assisted Gyproc (Global Saint, India) build custom made ceiling designs for residential properties nationwide. Coordinated design delivery for commercial clients including Body Health Studio and Veery Offices (US).

Junior Interior Designer at Foyr, Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos, Hyderabad · Hybrid, Translated client requirements into design plans and documentation using AutoCAD and Foyr Neo. Supported space planning, furniture layout, and electrical layout coordination on residential projects Designed customized modular kitchens, wardrobes, and storage systems to client specification.

Junior Interior Designer at CONSIGN BUILDS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Interior Designer at CONSIGN BUILDS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 · 6 mos, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, I contributed to various stages of the design process, from concept development to final presentations. My responsibilities included creating detailed CAD drawings, developing 3D visualizations, and assisting in material and design selections. I was also involved in coordinating design approvals with clients and ensuring that all design proposals aligned with project goals and aesthetics. This experience strengthened my technical skills and gave me hands-on exposure to real-world interior design projects.

Education

Bachelor of Design, Interior designing, Banasthali Vidyapith

Bachelor of Vocational Course, Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts, Banasthali Vidyapith