Lead - Interior Design for Hospitality and Mixed-Use Real Estate

About Adani Group and Adani Airports Holding Limited

Adani Group is a leading diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 publicly listed companies, specializing in logistics and utilities infrastructure across India, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Group holds a strong footprint in infrastructure development and operates with globally benchmarked operations and maintenance standards, being India's only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer.

Adani Airports Holding Limited is revolutionizing Indian airport infrastructure by focusing on passenger experience, cutting-edge technology adoption, and operational excellence to create world-class airport hubs fostering regional growth and global connectivity.

Job Purpose

The Lead - Interiors Finishes role will oversee Adani Airports’ interior design projects across various developments including terminal buildings, cityside developments, and ATC complexes. The role demands extensive expertise in large-scale airport terminal interiors to deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-quality designs that elevate passenger experience and operational efficiency throughout all design phases from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects for hospitality-driven mixed-use developments, business parks, and retail environments.
• Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to realize successful design implementations.
• Provide strategic and creative design direction to enhance functional and aesthetic project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulatory mandates, and sustainability benchmarks.
• Optimize design costs while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Manage and mentor junior designers and architects, cultivating a productive and collaborative team culture.
• Conduct site inspections and participate in project meetings to resolve design challenges.
• Drive continual improvements in design methodologies and standardize processes and SOPs across projects.
• Guide interior design across all project stages, aligning with consultant inputs and asset requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institute is mandatory; Master’s in Architecture is preferred.
• 15 to 18 years of professional experience specifically in interior design within hospitality projects, retail malls, and mixed-use developments.
• Proven leadership in managing full project life cycles from concept through on-site execution.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication skills, and detail-oriented problem-solving abilities.
• Competence with architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and SketchUp.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, building techniques, and sustainable design practices.
• Experience executing interiors for hotels and retail malls with at least one end-to-end project cycle.

Additional Information

No mandatory certifications are required, though relevant interior design qualifications are advantageous.

Conclusion

This position poses a remarkable opportunity for design professionals passionate about innovating hospitality and mixed-use interior spaces with sustainable, client-focused results. Interested candidates with the described expertise are encouraged to apply and contribute significantly to the evolving infrastructure portfolio at Adani Airports.