Asil Iqbal

Senior Design Manager and Registered Architect with 10+ years of experience leading workplace, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and luxury residential projects across India, UAE, and international markets. Most recently led workplace design delivery at Table Space, managing multidisciplinary teams, design governance, workplace strategy, project budgets, client relationships, and portfolio delivery. Managed project portfolios exceeding 500 Cr in value, supported business accounts generating up to 50 Cr per month in revenue, and contributed to developments exceeding 20 million sq. ft.

Recognized for building high-performing teams, driving client retention, implementing design standards, optimizing project profitability, and delivering business-aligned design solutions.

Senior Design Manager - Table Space - India

(2025-11 - 2026-07)

• Led workplace design strategy and project delivery across multiple corporate accounts and locations throughout India.
• Managed and mentored a team of 6–8 Design Managers and Senior Interior Designers.
• Drove workplace projects from strategy and test-fit stages through design development, documentation and execution support.
• Established design governance frameworks, workplace standards and quality benchmarks.
• Managed project budgets, CapEx planning, procurement coordination and value-engineering initiatives.
• Led stakeholder workshops, executive reviews and client presentations.
• Delivered workplace environments for multinational clients including NAB, Siemens, PwC and other Fortune 500 occupiers.
• Supported business growth through strategic client engagement and design-led solutions.

Lead Interior Designer & Design Coordinator - BRK Interior Design LLC - Dubai

(2025-03 - 2025-08)

• Directed premium residential and commercial interior projects from concept through execution.
• Managed client relationships, project budgets, proposal development and consultant coordination.
• Led design development, technical documentation, FF&E specifications and procurement support.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams ensuring alignment between design intent, budgets and timelines.

Design & Development Manager - CoWrks (Brookfield Properties) - India

(2024-02 - 2025-02)

• Led workplace design and development initiatives across India.
• Standardized design templates and visualization workflows improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Developed FF&E standards and material specifications resulting in measurable cost savings.
• Collaborated with stakeholders across India and Canada to align workplace design with business objectives.
• Improved client satisfaction through strategic workplace solutions and design optimization.

Senior Interior Architect / Design Coordinator - Ranjit Sabikhi Architects (R204)

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Managed design development and documentation packages for hospitality, mixed-use, commercial, retail, office and residential developments.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary consultants including MEP, structural, architectural and specialist vendors.
• Led internal design and documentation teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Delivered schematic design, design development and construction documentation packages.
• Coordinated projects including Sindalah Beach Club Resort (NEOM, KSA), Costa Coffee (Dubai Police Academy) and Boxoo Café (Dubai).
• Conducted consultant coordination meetings, shop drawing reviews and execution support activities.

Project Architect - Fount Design Studio

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

• Led the design and execution of workplace, commercial, hospitality and luxury residential projects.
• Managed fit-out costing, procurement strategy, tendering processes and contractor negotiations.
• Developed technical documentation, joinery packages and construction details.
• Oversaw site execution, quality control and consultant coordination.
• Contributed to project portfolios exceeding 20 million sq. ft. cumulatively.

Architectural Intern - N+U Design Studio

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Assisted in design development, construction documentation and presentation preparation.
• Supported hospitality and residential projects through material research and consultant coordination.

Bachelor of Architecture - B.Arch - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) (2016-01)