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DesignCafe

3.4
based on 165 Reviews

Working at DesignCafe

Company Summary

DesignCafe, a recognized soonicorn, is India's best home interior designs' solutions' company, was founded in Bangalore, and is now present in more than 10 Indian cities.

Overall Rating

3.4/5
based on 165 reviews
highly rated categories
13% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions, Job security, Work satisfaction

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
52% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
42% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
50% employees reported
Within city
Within city
50% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
8 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
5 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
2 employees reported
International/On-site exposure
International/On-site exposure
1 employee reported
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About DesignCafe

Founded in2016 (9 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count501-1k
India HeadquartersBangalore,Karnataka, India
Office Locations
Websitedesigncafe.com
Other Industries
The DesignCafe team firmly believes that a well-designed home makes space for everything that's part of your life and that good design has the power to change the way you live, work and play. DesignCafe, a recognized soonicorn, is expanding across the country to ensure this change, is accessible to everyone, irrespective of their project's size, budget or location. We've changed the way Home Interiors are designed & executed, just walk into our nearest experience center in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mysore or Pune or visit www.designcafe.com to see how we deliver designer homes, personalized to every homeowner. DesignCafe is a winner of multiple awards including the ET and Times Now Innovative company of the year and the TOI Interior designer of the year award. DesignCafe was founded in 2015, by award-winning architects & designers Gita Ramanan and Shezan Bhojani, who together bring more than three decades of national and international design experience to the table. A pair of workaholic entrepreneurs, they are both innovators and magicians alike and are driven to bring the power of design to millions of lives. Leveraging their expertise, they have built a vertically integrated business model: with their own designers, workforce, and 2 factories spread over 65,000 square feet in Bengaluru, where all the modular furniture units are manufactured. Globally renowned investors have put their faith in DesignCafe to help build a national brand for home interiors. Previously, DesignCafe had raised $59.2M in funding over 3 rounds from Fireside Ventures, WestBridge Capital and Sixth Sense Ventures.
Mission: DesignCafe was founded with a mission to democratize 'good interior design solutions' for middle-class homemakers in India. What do we mean by 'good Interior Design Solutions' = be it international design themes and innovative space design, world class materials and finishes manufactured with care to guarantee impeccable product quality, integrated project management; all aided by the advantages of technology and the connected world we live in today. A well-designed DesignCafe home makes space for everything that's part of your life and good design has the power to change the way you live, work and play.
Vision: We believe Indian homeowners deserve best-in-the-world, Home Interiors' Solutions', and WE at DesignCafe will be at the forefront to deliver it. DesignCafe is expanding its footprint across the country, to ensure this change is accessible to everyone, irrespective of their project's size, budget or location.

DesignCafe Ratings

based on 165 reviews

Overall Rating

3.4/5
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Category Ratings

3.3

Work-life balance

3.2

Company culture

3.2

Salary

3.2

Skill development

3.2

Work satisfaction

3.1

Job security

2.8

Promotions

DesignCafe is rated 3.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 165 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at DesignCafe
based on 155 reviews
2.9
Rated by 43 Women
Rated 2.9 for Company culture and 2.8 for Work-life balance
3.6
Rated by 112 Men
Rated 3.5 for Work-life balance and 3.5 for Salary

Work Policy at DesignCafe

based on 25 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
52%
Hybrid
28%
Permanent work from home
20%

DesignCafe Reviews

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Critically Rated for
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Work-life balance
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Work-life balance
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Work-life balance
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Primary Work Policy
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Rating by Women Employees
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DesignCafe Salaries

DesignCafe salaries have received with an average score of 3.2 out of 5 by 165 employees.

Sales Manager

(92 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr

Senior Interior Designer

(85 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Interior Designer

(43 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Project Manager

(40 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

Senior Designer

(27 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr

Channel Marketing Manager

(21 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr

Executive Accountant

(17 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

Product Manager

(13 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Manager Hrbp

(9 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Designated Partner

(8 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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DesignCafe FAQs

When was DesignCafe founded?
DesignCafe was founded in 2016. The company has been operating for 9 years primarily in the Architecture & Interior Design sector.
Where is the DesignCafe headquarters located?
DesignCafe is headquartered in Bangalore,Karnataka and has an office in Bangalore / Bengaluru
How many employees does DesignCafe have in India?
DesignCafe currently has more than 600+ employees in India. UX, Design & Architecture department appears to have the highest employee count in DesignCafe based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does DesignCafe have good work-life balance?
DesignCafe has a work-life balance rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 44% employees rated DesignCafe 3 or below, while 56% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read DesignCafe work-life balance reviews for more details
Is DesignCafe good for career growth?
Career growth at DesignCafe is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.8. 44% employees rated DesignCafe 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading DesignCafe promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in DesignCafe?
Working at DesignCafe does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, job security and work satisfaction, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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