Akansha Agarwal
Kolkata
Summary
Interior Architect and Project Management professional with 5+ years of experience in hospitality, workplace, commercial, and residential projects across West Bengal, Sikkim, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Master’s in Interior Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad.
Currently Deputy Manager – Projects at Ambuja Neotia, with previous experience as Design Manager at JLL, managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects for Accenture, PwC, Marriott, Taj, and Wyndham.
Core expertise includes design management, consultant coordination, project planning, budget and schedule management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and end-to-end project delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager- Projects
Ambuja Neotia
Kolkata
02.2026 - Current
- Coordination with architects, interior designers,consultants, and project teams to ensure design quality and timely delivery.
- Review of drawings, BOQs, material specifications, and mock-ups, ensuring compliance with brand and regulatory standards.
- Manage design coordination, stakeholder communication, and consultant approvals; Conducted site reviews, resolved design and construction issues,and drove value engineering while maintaining design integrity.
- Monitored design budgets, schedules, and project milestones to support successful project delivery.
Design Manager
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
Mumbai
11.2024 - 02.2026
- At JLL, I led multidisciplinary teams of architects,interior designers, and engineering consultants,ensuring seamless collaboration and stakeholder coordination.
- Overseeing the entire design process—from concept through detailed development—conducting regular design reviews and value engineering to maintain alignment with project goals, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Managing design budgets, schedules, risk and stakeholder expectations throughout the project Life cycle.
- Supporting procurement by participating in contractor selection and providing ongoing design clarifications and submittal reviews during the construction phase.
- Leading project closeout by finalizing and archiving all design documentation and conducting post-project evaluations and documentation.
Project Lead
PPA (Prasanth Pradhan Architects)
sikkim
06.2022 - 11.2024
- At PPA I have worked multiple project with core focus on strategizing, designing and delivering Hospitality project.
- My work responsibilities at PPA includes Technical/2D drawings, Detail BOQ, Budgeting and material selection for the project.
- Monitoring the flow of work, information and maintain record of design changes and their impact.
- Dealing with PMC, Consultant, Sub consultant, Stake Holders etc for the project execution.
Senior Interior Designer
Poetic space
Kolkata
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Participated in all phases of project with core focus on making GFC drawings and detailed BOQ for residential projects.
- Selection of finishes and furnishing as per the approved design.
- Co-ordinations with Consultants and contractors for the smooth execution of the project.
Junior Interior Designer
Poetic space
Kolkata
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Designing and detailing interior design projects in consultation with the Architectural and allied services.
Education
Masters in design - Interior Architecture
Centre for environmental planing and technology
11-2022
Bachelor in Architecture - Architecture
Arch College of Design & Business
Jaipur01-2019
Higher Secondary -ISC -
Mahadevi Birla shishu vihar
Kolkata01-2015
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- PowerPoint
- Rhino
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Excel/BOQ
Volunteer Experience
- Rajasthan Heritage Week, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Mumbai Woods, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- ACETECH, Delhi
- FORHEX, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- FOAID, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Certifications
- Wood Science Beyond Building, West Virginia University, 05/01/20
- Conservation Study of Heritage Site, Dundload Fort, Rajasthan, 05/01/19
- Introduction to Manufacturing Technology, International Automobile Centre for Excellence, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 05/01/22
Timeline
Deputy Manager- Projects
Ambuja Neotia
02.2026 - Current
Design Manager
JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)
11.2024 - 02.2026
Project Lead
PPA (Prasanth Pradhan Architects)
06.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Interior Designer
Poetic space
01.2020 - 07.2021
Junior Interior Designer
Poetic space
07.2019 - 12.2019
Masters in design - Interior Architecture
Centre for environmental planing and technology
Bachelor in Architecture - Architecture
Arch College of Design & Business
Higher Secondary -ISC -
Mahadevi Birla shishu vihar