Required Skills
architectural layout
interior design
brand design
shop design
retail design
architecture
Job Summary
Senior Lead Store Designer – Retail Experience (Fashion, Beauty, Grocery to Luxury)
Mumbai (initial), with expansion across India and beyond.
Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply – especially those with experience across our retail formats or store operations.
Help shape how millions in India experience retail – from local stores to high-end destinations.
We’re looking for a Senior Lead Store Designer who will be responsible for the full spectrum of retail – from Grocery to Luxury. This role combines architectural thinking, interior design expertise, and brand experience. You’ll design spaces that are functional, scalable, and emotionally engaging – and build a growing team to support this ambition.
Why join us?
This is a hands-on design role with real impact. You’ll help define how retail spaces are built and experienced across India – from daily shopping environments to premium destinations. It’s an opportunity to combine architectural rigor, interior creativity, and human-centered thinking – while building a team and contributing to one of the largest retail ecosystems in the world.
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in retail architecture and interior design, with a strong portfolio across Fashion, Beauty, Grocery, and Luxury
- Background in architecture, interior design or spatial design, with deep knowledge of materials, lighting, detailing, and building systems
- Experience in both high-end retail and high-volume environments
- Ability to work across design scales – from conceptual master plans to furniture and fixture detailing
- Strong understanding of customer movement, visibility lines, and in-store behavior
- Familiarity with Indian construction practices and regional adaptations is a plus
- Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Suite; knowledge of 3D walkthroughs or BIM is a bonus
- Practical mindset, collaborative spirit, and a strong interest in shaping India’s retail future
Job Responsibilities
- Design and realise stores of all sizes – from large formats in metros to modular solutions for smaller merchants
- Develop retail environments from architectural layout to interior detailing, including furniture, fixtures, and finishes
- Translate brand values into spatial experiences that reflect local context and connect with Indian customers
- Work closely with architects, interior designers, merchandisers, construction teams, and business leads to bring concepts to life
- Create adaptable design systems and toolkits that scale across categories and cities
- Integrate sustainability, digital tools, and emerging technologies into retail environments where relevant
- Lead the hands-on development of store formats – from sketch to site supervision
- Help build and mentor a growing design team for future expansion