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It's a build-and-lead seat: reporting directly to the MD and Board, with a genuine mandate to shape how the function operates, not simply run what already exists.\nThe role\nLead the design and engineering function for a specialist building-envelope contractor.\nSet technical standards for the company's core building-envelope systems.\nOwn design quality, technical compliance and delivery timelines company-wide\nReport directly to the Managing Director and Board on design strategy\nRepresent the design function in tenders, bids and key client meetings\nCoordinate design decisions with architects, consultants and manufacturing teams\nWhat you'll bring\n15+ years designing and delivering large, technically complex façade projects\nTrack record spanning design through fabrication through site execution\nExperience leading and mentoring sizeable engineering teams\nDeep knowledge of curtain wall, glazing, aluminum or building-envelope systems relevant to the industry.\nWorking familiarity with Indian and international façade design standards\nDegree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture\nInternational project exposure and practical BIM or digital design adoption\nMust be willing to relocate to Mumbai\nWhat's on offer\nA senior leadership seat reporting directly to the MD and Board\nA clear mandate to build a recognised centre of excellence in façade design\nScope to shape design strategy through a period of rapid growth\nDirect influence over technical standards across all major live projects\nHighly Competitive Salary\nWhy apply through Guildhall\nBoutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010\n8x independent industry awards since 2020\n4.9-star Google rating from 250+ reviews\nDirect access to the retained consultant running this search\nHiring a Design Director based in India, with national project coverage.\nA Design Director in this sector typically owns technical strategy for the company's core product lines and reports to senior leadership. The role sits between architects, façade consultants and site delivery teams, so credibility across all three is essential. Companies hire into this seat when project volume and complexity are growing faster than in-house technical standards can keep pace, making it a role with real influence over how a company scales its delivery capability.\nCommon questions\n\nWhat does a Design Director do in Mumbai?\nProjects spanning complex architectural systems within the building sector. They set technical standards, oversee project delivery from design through fabrication and site execution, and act as the technical bridge between architects, consultants, clients and manufacturing teams.\n\nWhat experience do I need to apply?\nYou should have 15 or more years designing and delivering large, technically complex façade projects, with experience leading engineering teams of 15 or more people. A background covering design through fabrication through site execution is expected, along with familiarity with Indian and international façade standards and a relevant engineering or architecture degree.\n\nHow do I apply?\nApply directly on this page. 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