Features Writer | Mumbai

Founded by Ms. Ananya Birla, Ikai Asai is a brand rooted in artisan-made products, elevating Indian craft through thoughtful design, material intelligence, and long-standing relationships with INDIAN craft communities.

We are expanding beyond products into a broader cultural and creative vertical. The brand will now operate as a collaborative platform, partnering on bespoke projects with designers, architects, and creative studios, while developing original editorial, artistic, and content-led initiatives with Indian and global brands.

We're looking for a Features Writer to join our editorial team and create compelling, well-researched, and visually driven content focused on interior design, architecture, lifestyle, and culture. This role is ideal for someone who combines exceptional storytelling skills with a genuine passion for design, aesthetics, and contemporary culture.

What you'll work on:

• Long-form features, profiles, and trend stories on interiors, architecture, and design.
• Designer, architect, and artist interviews.
• Homes, spaces, design movements, and cultural narratives.
• Research-driven stories on emerging trends, materials, and innovations.
• Editorial ideation and cross-platform content development.
• SEO-friendly digital features and web content.

Who we're looking for:

• 2–3 years of experience in editorial, content, or feature writing.
• Prior experience with a design, architecture, or lifestyle publication (digital or print) preferred.
• Strong writing, research, and interviewing skills.
• Deep interest in interiors, architecture, lifestyle, and design culture.
• Ability to translate global design conversations into relevant and engaging content for an Indian audience.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of storytelling, design, and culture while contributing to a publication that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and inspiring spaces.