GMR Airports Ltd.—Manager - Design

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Description: JOB PURPOSE Design-savvy and strategically minded Manager-Design with strong experience in commercial, retail, and hospitality architecture will lead the planning and design of passenger-centric environments within airport terminals and ancillary facilities. The role requires a deep understanding of user experience, spatial flow, brand integration, maintenance & operations and commercial optimization within high-traffic, complex environments. ORGANISATION CHART Manager – Design --> AGM – Design --> Chief Executive Officer - DIAL --> Head - Finishes KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Design Development for Commercial & Hospitality Spaces - Lead architectural design of lounges, F&B areas, retail zones, and hospitality elements in airport environments. - Ensure spatial layouts optimize passenger flows, operational efficiency, and revenue potential. - Keep up-to-date with trends in hospitality, luxury retail, and experiential design within aviation and transport infrastructure. - Oversee the design documentation process from concept through construction with attention to detail and quality. - Design Approval Turnaround Time - Compliance to detail & quality Conceptualization & Presentation - Create and present mood boards, material palettes, and design narratives to communicate the design vision effectively. - Integrate architectural concepts with branding, wayfinding, and experiential design to elevate passenger satisfaction and commercial performance. - Design Approval Turnaround Time - Design Feasibility Success Rate - Design Review for any unit that is going to be added Sustainability, Innovation & Compliance - Support sustainability initiatives and innovation in material use, digital integration, and future-ready design strategies. - Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and international aviation standards (ICAO, IATA). - Compliance with standards KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS - Coordinate with airport stakeholders, hospitality operators, commercial tenants, and branding consultants. INTERNAL INTERACTIONS - Regular interaction with other disciplines for getting necessary support/ input in terms of required building services FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS - NA OTHER DIMENSIONS - Manage and mentor a design team of at least 3 architects or designers, overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelors/ Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution. - Registered Architect with COA (India) or equivalent license RELEVANT EXPERIENCE - Minimum 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in commercial/hospitality design within airport or mixed-use projects. - Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality and commercial projects with design innovation - Design supervision experience of minimum of 3 large scale completed projects COMPETENCIES - Personal Effectiveness - Social Awareness - Entrepreneurship - Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking - Planning & Decision Making - Capability Building - Strategic Orientation - Stakeholder Focus - Networking - Execution & Results - Teamwork & Interpersonal influence