Senior Interior Designer

About the Role

Al Bonian Trading Company is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading the design experience from client consultation to project delivery, blending creative design with commercial objectives. The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for shaping client perception, elevating design proposals, and developing a design team focused on inspiring sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the showroom design team, establishing creative standards for projects.
• Provide personal design consultations to build client trust and long-term relationships.
• Translate product collections into tailored room concepts to drive sales.
• Achieve personal monthly sales targets and contribute to overall showroom targets.
• Support the Showroom Manager on design, display, and client-related matters.

Design Leadership and Team Development

• Coach and mentor designers and sales staff in space planning, styling, and product knowledge.
• Review team proposals, layouts, and mood boards for quality and brand consistency.
• Set individual design objectives and support team member growth.
• Demonstrate leadership in creativity, professionalism, and client care.

Client Engagement and Sales Performance

• Manage a personal monthly sales target and track performance against conversion, average ticket, and revenue KPIs.
• Serve walk-in showroom clients and close sales directly, including non-design-led projects.
• Convert design proposals and quotations into confirmed orders through active follow-up and negotiation.
• Develop and expand a personal client portfolio to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Oversee key and VIP client projects from initial visit to final installation.
• Conduct in-showroom and on-site consultations, measurements, and space assessments.
• Present concepts using mood boards, 2D layouts, and 3D visuals to facilitate client decision-making.
• Collaborate with B2B and trade clients (architects, developers, hospitality) on larger projects.
• Ensure clear communication, accurate timelines, and a seamless after-sales experience for all clients.

Showroom Strategy and Visual Merchandising

• Co-create the showroom's visual merchandising and room-set plans with management and marketing teams.
• Lead seasonal display changes, styling activations, and in-store events.
• Share insights on trends, products, and competitors to inform collection and campaign development.
• Contribute design content and expertise to marketing, social media, and brand activations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in interior design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects from concept to completion.
• Experience with direct sales and achieving sales targets.
• Proficiency in presenting design concepts through various visual tools.