434 Chief Design Officer jobs in India

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Strategic Alignment and Leadership

• Align India’s strategy with the global vision and objectives defined by Engineering overseas office
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for local market expansion, diversification, and value creation.
• Represent India operations in regional and global strategic discussions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations across departments (e.g., engineering, project management, business development).
• Drive execution excellence in delivering engineering design and consultancy services.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Financial Management

• Ensure financial sustainability through sound budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with responsibility for P&L if applicable or introduced in the future.
• Provide regular performance and financial updates to the President, and oversee internal controls and compliance with local fiscal regulations.

Talent and Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Implement training and succession planning in line with corporate HR strategies.

Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to local laws, industry regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Proactively identify and manage operational and strategic risks.
• Maintain ethical business practices and uphold companies values.

Innovation and Market Development

• Champion innovation through new service lines, technologies, and market expansion to gain competitive advantage.
• Benchmark local practices with global trends and implement industry best practices for continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior executive or general management role, ideally as a CEO, Country Manager, or Business Unit Head.
• Strong exposure to Indian regulatory frameworks, business environments, and client ecosystems.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, driving growth strategies, and delivering large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with international business environments and alignment with global headquarters is a strong advantage.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Architecture/Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Preferred)
• Professional qualifications like Certified Corporate Director (CCD and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) would be an added advantage

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Strategic Alignment and Leadership

• Align India’s strategy with the global vision and objectives defined by Engineering overseas office
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for local market expansion, diversification, and value creation.
• Represent India operations in regional and global strategic discussions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations across departments (e.g., engineering, project management, business development).
• Drive execution excellence in delivering engineering design and consultancy services.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Financial Management

• Ensure financial sustainability through sound budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with responsibility for P&L if applicable or introduced in the future.
• Provide regular performance and financial updates to the President, and oversee internal controls and compliance with local fiscal regulations.

Talent and Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Implement training and succession planning in line with corporate HR strategies.

Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to local laws, industry regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Proactively identify and manage operational and strategic risks.
• Maintain ethical business practices and uphold companies values.

Innovation and Market Development

• Champion innovation through new service lines, technologies, and market expansion to gain competitive advantage.
• Benchmark local practices with global trends and implement industry best practices for continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior executive or general management role, ideally as a CEO, Country Manager, or Business Unit Head.
• Strong exposure to Indian regulatory frameworks, business environments, and client ecosystems.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, driving growth strategies, and delivering large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with international business environments and alignment with global headquarters is a strong advantage.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Architecture/Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Preferred)
• Professional qualifications like Certified Corporate Director (CCD and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) would be an added advantage

Job Title : Creative Head – Design

Industry : EdTech

Location : Kozhikode, Kerala

Experience : 10–15 years in creative design, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Creative Head – Design to lead our in-house design team. As the creative anchor for all visual communication across platforms, you'll be responsible for translating educational ideas into compelling visual experiences that resonate with learners, parents, and educators alike. This is a strategic leadership role based out of Kozhikode that blends creativity, design innovation, and storytelling within the fast-evolving EdTech space.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership :
• Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, illustrators, animators, and UI/UX designers.
• Set the creative vision, tone, and standards for all design deliverables across digital, print, and product platforms.
• Brand Stewardship :
• Maintain and evolve the company’s visual identity and brand guidelines.
• Ensure brand consistency across marketing campaigns, website, mobile apps, learning platforms, social media, and promotional materials.
• Campaign and Content Design :
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns.
• Drive the design of engaging educational visuals, explainer videos, infographics, and promotional content.
• UI/UX and Product Collaboration :
• Work with product managers and UX teams to craft intuitive and engaging interfaces for web and mobile products.
• Oversee user research, prototyping, and iterative design processes.
• Innovation and Trendspotting :
• Stay ahead of design and technology trends in education, media, and digital communication.
• Encourage experimentation, innovation, and the use of emerging tools within the creative team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in creative design, preferably in a digital-first or consumer tech environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative leadership and multidisciplinary design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and other relevant design tools.
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and design systems.
• Experience in animation/motion graphics is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving design challenges.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of a fast-growing EdTech brand.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Work from a creative office space located in Kozhikode , one of India’s rising tech and design hubs.

How to Apply

Send your updated resume, portfolio link, and a brief cover letter to

with the subject line: Creative Head – Design Application .

Job Description

As Regional Head - Design, you will lead a team of 6 to 8 highly motivated General Managers (Design) & Territory Managers (Design) with an indirect reporting of around 200-250 people under their respective cohorts. You will be responsible for overall revenue and growth in the region by building High performing Teams for a predictable and sustainable business and Managing  the complete P&L and carry out AOP plan for the region.

• Own project deliveries with the Design Closure of Livspace Catalogue products (Kitchen, Wardrobe, Storages, Furniture & Decor) and essential home improvement services across a region.
• Own Customer experience by driving predictability & efficiency of the team's project delivery capability with a razor sharp focus on quality.
• Lead, motivate, train and manage Managers, Designers, Livspace Partners on a day to day basis. Drive Initiatives for Revenue Growth, Team Performance, People Growth.
• Build/Design new processes and re-engineer existing ones at city/central level to improve productivity and ensure all our processes mature to handle exponential growth and complexities.
• Build governance mechanisms (implementing, monitoring & maintaining standards) to ensure process compliance at city level, establish processes that facilitates continuous improvement across all verticals.
• Establish and continually improve the consistency, predictability and efficiency of the team's project delivery capability by providing leadership in best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Last Mile Operations & Central) to ensure the Complete Project Deliveries.

Job Requirement

• Minimum Skills/ Qualifications - Graduate | MBA IITs / Tier 1 B Schools | Operations/ Operational Research.
• 8 to 10 years overall experience with 3+ years experience as City /Regional /Central head positions with MNCs or unicorn startups.
• Preferred experience in Interiors Industry/ Project Managementt Consulting/ Operations /E-Commerce domain.
• Strong Leadership & People management skills (Direct Team reporting in past roles a must).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey business requirements and needs in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Strong in multi-tasking & managing complex operations structures.
• Structured thought process and strong analytical ability; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Extremely high level of ownership around targets.
• Operations Excellence: Strong understanding of operations processes and customer experience required to maximize business.
• Experience of developing and implementing measurement systems, processes and procedures for complex situations.
• Creative thinker with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Possesses significant personal and professional drive to continuously improve the standing of Design and Design experience.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding our business, our projects, and opportunities to improve the outcomes of our strategic projects and programs.
• Interpersonal and leadership experience, drives for change through a strong ability to influence business partners and execute ideas through to completion.
• Analytics - Working / Understanding while working with data / decisions.

Job Role:

Lead design and engineering for bioenergy projects, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainability in CBG production, densified biomass, and bio-based manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop standardized, scalable plant designs for bioenergy projects.
2. Optimize process flow, automation, and energy efficiency to reduce OPEX and enhance uptime.
3. Oversee detailed engineering across civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains.
4. Integrate IoT, AI analytics, and digital twins for real-time process optimization.
5. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and technical regulations.
6. Work with procurement and construction teams for seamless execution.
7. Drive R&D collaboration for bio-methanation, waste valorisation, and emissions control.

Critical Competencies:

1. Expertise in process engineering, automation, and plant design.
2. Strong understanding of CBG, anaerobic digestion, and bio-manufacturing.
3. Experience in multi-disciplinary team management and large-scale EPC projects.

Ideal Background:

1. M.Tech/Ph.D. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering with 20+ years in large scale bioenergy, oil & gas, or industrial plant design in EPC

Job Description

As Regional Head - Design, you will lead a team of 6 to 8 highly motivated General Managers (Design) & Territory Managers (Design) with an indirect reporting of around 200-250 people under their respective cohorts. You will be responsible for overall revenue and growth in the region by building High performing Teams for a predictable and sustainable business and Managing  the complete P&L and carry out AOP plan for the region.

• Own project deliveries with the Design Closure of Livspace Catalogue products (Kitchen, Wardrobe, Storages, Furniture & Decor) and essential home improvement services across a region.
• Own Customer experience by driving predictability & efficiency of the team's project delivery capability with a razor sharp focus on quality.
• Lead, motivate, train and manage Managers, Designers, Livspace Partners on a day to day basis. Drive Initiatives for Revenue Growth, Team Performance, People Growth.
• Build/Design new processes and re-engineer existing ones at city/central level to improve productivity and ensure all our processes mature to handle exponential growth and complexities.
• Build governance mechanisms (implementing, monitoring & maintaining standards) to ensure process compliance at city level, establish processes that facilitates continuous improvement across all verticals.
• Establish and continually improve the consistency, predictability and efficiency of the team's project delivery capability by providing leadership in best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Last Mile Operations & Central) to ensure the Complete Project Deliveries.

Job Requirement

• Minimum Skills/ Qualifications - Graduate | MBA IITs / Tier 1 B Schools | Operations/ Operational Research.
• 8 to 10 years overall experience with 3+ years experience as City /Regional /Central head positions with MNCs or unicorn startups.
• Preferred experience in Interiors Industry/ Project Managementt Consulting/ Operations /E-Commerce domain.
• Strong Leadership & People management skills (Direct Team reporting in past roles a must).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey business requirements and needs in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
• Strong in multi-tasking & managing complex operations structures.
• Structured thought process and strong analytical ability; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Extremely high level of ownership around targets.
• Operations Excellence: Strong understanding of operations processes and customer experience required to maximize business.
• Experience of developing and implementing measurement systems, processes and procedures for complex situations.
• Creative thinker with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Possesses significant personal and professional drive to continuously improve the standing of Design and Design experience.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding our business, our projects, and opportunities to improve the outcomes of our strategic projects and programs.
• Interpersonal and leadership experience, drives for change through a strong ability to influence business partners and execute ideas through to completion.
• Analytics - Working / Understanding while working with data / decisions.

Job Description

As a Regional Head - Design, you will own the  Interior Designing brand experience by focusing on building a consistent and cohesive visual design embedded touchpoint externally and internally.  Will be responsible to lead the design operations and customer experience for clients along with the following other key responsibilities :

• Managing and leading the Design operations and its strategy for Residential Interiors.
• Designing and space planning of residential projects and partnering with the Sales team to understand the client's requirement and extend support on creating the design pitch and achieve cost effective business conversion without compromising on the customer / client experience.
• Help manage the technical aspects of the project, including the selection of finishes and fittings and space planning.
• Managing the review / approval / rejection / resubmission of specifications and samples.
• Ensuring productivity & work output by imparting required training and leading discussions on designs.
• Ensuring work output of Designers Team and managing designing of multiple projects month-on-month.
• Manage strategic alliances / business partnerships through builders, architects and interior consultants in order to achieve maximum project reach.

Job Requirement

• Graduate / MBA (from a Tier 1 School) in Operational/Supply Chain/Operational Research.
• 5 to 9 years’ overall experience with 3+ years' experience as City / Regional / Central head positions with MNCs or unicorn start-ups.
• Experience with team and people management, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives for design operations.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep into understanding our business, our projects, and opportunities to improve the outcomes of our strategic projects and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in thought, action and team building.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast paced and high energy environment.
• Strong business acumen for the Design & Build industry.
• Structured thought process and strong analytical ability.
• Interpersonal and leadership experience drives change through a strong ability to influence business partners and execute ideas through to completion.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Operations Excellence with a strong understanding of operations processes and customer experience required to maximize business.
• Experience in developing and implementing measurement systems, processes, and procedures for complex situations.