Manager - Design Retail

We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015  by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek GuptaGupta, 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… 

What makes this role meaty?

• Design Leadership:

• 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.
  
  

• Stakeholder Engagement:

•  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.

• Execution & Planning:

• 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.
  
  

• Innovation & Systems:

• Continually explore new formats, materials, sustainability opportunities, and ways to improve the in-store experience.

• Participate in design processes updates, 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.
• 8–12 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, 3d tools Sketchup/ 3d Studio Max and working knowledge of Adobe creative suite.
• 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.