Design Project Manager

Position Summary

Vivid India is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Design Project Manager with proven experience in architectural spaces, exhibition stalls, museums, and artwork/mural production. The ideal candidate will bring a robust mix of design coordination, on-site supervision, technical drawing proficiency, and stakeholder management to ensure timely delivery of large-scale creative projects. This role is key to transforming curatorial visions and client briefs into immersive, interactive, and visually stunning spatial experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution
• Develop detailed design and production timelines, integrating architectural layouts, spatial planning, and artwork/mural fabrication.
• Translate creative concepts into actionable production strategies aligned with curatorial goals and brand narratives.

Technical Design & Documentation
• Create and review production drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or Vectorworks.
• Develop BOQs and supervise material specifications and procurement across fabrication disciplines.

Team & Site Coordination
• Supervise on-ground installation teams including carpenters, artists, muralists, and technicians.
• Lead cross-functional communication between internal teams, external vendors, and institutional partners.

Quality & Budget Management
• Maintain quality standards through mock-ups, prototyping, and review cycles.
• Monitor production budgets and vendor deliverables to ensure adherence to scope and cost constraints.

Innovation & Research
• Stay up-to-date with new materials, display techniques, digital integrations (AR/VR/AV), and international museum design standards.
• Suggest creative design solutions and techniques for site-specific installations.

Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Design, Design Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in spatial design, exhibition fabrication, or related creative production environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BOQ preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-vendor production teams and complex creative timelines.
• Experience with art handling, artwork installation, mural production, and exhibit integration.

Desirable Skills
• Proficiency in software such as Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, or 3D modeling/rendering tools.
• Experience in AV integration, kinetic installations, or museum-quality mounting systems.
• Familiarity with material finishes for public exhibitions, galleries, and cultural spaces.
• Ability to adapt to rapid project cycles and shifting stakeholder needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their CV, cover letter, and a portfolio (highlighting spatial designs, exhibits, murals, or architectural installations) to:

📩 hr.vividindia@gmail.com