Associate Director - Design

We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, our founders, foodies and friends. We pride ourselves on being India’s most successful D2C food-tech brand operating in 20 cities across the country delighting over 32 lac customers with our de-licious fresh meat and seafood!

Think you have what it takes to be the magic ingredient in the recipe that is Licious? Read on…

Have you got an appetite for awesome?

• Lead the end-to-end design process for retail stores – from concept development to execution-ready drawings (GFCs)
• Define and uphold the visual language, materiality, and brand identity of Licious retail formats.
• Translate brand and business goals into spatial design strategies and immersive customer experiences.
• Liaise closely with founders and senior leadership to interpret vision into tangible design direction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Projects, Ops, Marketing, VM, etc.) to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of design intent.
• Develop layout plans, detailed drawings, and 3D visuals for retail stores of various formats and sizes.
• Create GFCs (Good for Construction drawings) and design documentation aligned with timelines and cost goals.
• Conduct site visits, analyze local challenges, and ensure design adaptability without compromise to brand aesthetics.
• Continually explore new formats, materials, sustainability opportunities, and ways to improve the in-store experience.
• Build and lead a high-performing internal design team to drive both creative and production output.
• Establish design processes, drawing standards, and review protocols to scale design delivery.

We Hope that you have...

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in architectural design, ideally in retail, F&B, or experiential spaces.
• Proven ability to take ownership of the design process — from brief to blueprint to build.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and any standard rendering software (V-Ray, Lumion, etc.).
• Strong visualisation skills with an eye for detail and ability to think spatially and commercially.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with changing requirements.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and project management skills.