Job description
Company Introduction
Material Depot is building the Ultimate Home Decor Destination - redefining how India shops for interiors - tiles, laminates, wall decor, and more. Our online catalogue enables us to understand design trends in real time and work directly with manufacturers to launch new collections at speed. Trusted by 10,000+ homes, Material Depot is transforming a 100,000 crore industry making premium interiors faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before.
Location & Employment
Location: Bangalore (On-site)
Experience: 5+ years in Architecture/Interior Design in Retail
About the Role
We're looking for a talented and versatile Architect & Designer who thrives at the intersection of space, materials, and experience. You will own design end-to-end, from how our stores look and feel, to how we present materials to customers, to how we visualize products digitally. You'll be the creative backbone of Material Depot's physical and visual identity.
What you will do
Store & Spatial Design
- Conceptualize and execute store layouts, display zones, and experiences that are inspiring and intuitive
- Design in-store fixtures, material display systems, and merchandising units in collaboration with category team
- Ensure spatial flow, lighting, and material presentation are aligned with brand standards
- Prepare detailed architectural drawings, working drawings, and BOQs for store fit-outs
Interior Design
- Ensure design decisions reflect Material Depot's product range and showcase materials effectively
- Specify materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and fixtures in alignment with brand standards
Visual Merchandising
- Design and implement visual merchandising strategies that drive product visibility and customer engagement
- Create planograms, display systems, and zoning strategies for different product categories
- Design and specify signage, wayfinding, price communication, and in-store graphics
- Build and maintain VM guidelines and standardized display playbooks for the retail team
Project Coordination
- Liaise with vendors, fabricators, and contractors to bring design concepts to execution
- Conduct site visits and supervise execution at various stages of store development
- Manage design timelines and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
- Maintain design documentation, drawings, and BOQs
What we are Looking for?
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
- 5-6 years of experience in retail store design, commercial interiors, or spatial design
- Proven portfolio of retail or commercial projects from concept to execution
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or Revit
- Ability to produce construction drawings, detailed layouts, and BOQs
- Bonus: 3D rendering skills (Lumion, Enscape, 3ds Max, or V-Ray)
Core Competencies
- Deep understanding of retail design principles, customer journey mapping, and visual merchandising
- Strong aesthetic sensibility with an eye for materials, texture, colour, and spatial proportion
- Ability to balance creative vision with practical execution constraints
- Excellent communication skills - able to present ideas confidently to senior stakeholders
- Highly organized, self-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment.
Note - Uploading the portfolio is mandatory.