Senior Interior Designer(AN 58) at Werkie

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership & Client Strategy:

• Act as the lead design consultant for clients. Provide spatial planning, material selection, and design direction aligned with luxury standards.
• Develop and maintain design standards for the South African show room, including overseeing 3D renders and technical documentation to ensure they meet international luxury standars before client presentation.
• Translate global design trends into commercially viable local offerings, advising the business on which high-end collections to stock or phase out based on South African architectural shifts.

Global Liaison:

• Engage with international suppliers regarding priority production slots, custom orders, and exclusive product previews.
• Resolve technical and quality discrepancies between HQ production and local project requirements, ensuring the brand's global reputation remains untarnished.
• Provide feedback to the global design team on local market requirements, potentially influencing future international product lines.

Sales Management & Revenue Growth:

• Take ownership of achieving monthly sales targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue through bespoke projects.
• Review and approve high-value quotes and complex tenders.
• Build strong relationships with architects, developers, and industry professionals.
• Lead weekly sales reviews to monitor lead conversion rates and mentor the junior team on closing techniques and luxury sales etiquette.

Project & Risk Management:

• Oversee project delivery to ensure quality, timelines, and client satisfaction with precision.
• Oversee site audits for the most complex installations, ensuring that structural and aesthetic integration aligns with both South African building regulations and supplier's technical warranties.
• Take executive ownership of logistical crises or site-based pivots, making rapid, high-impact decisions to protect the project timeline and budget.

Client Engagement & Pipeline Management:

• Maintain ongoing client communication, follow-ups, and lead generation.
• Manage long sales cycles and ensure consistent engagement throughout projects.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Interior Design.
• Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in a similar interior design role within the luxury or high-end market.
• Proven experience in interior design with a focus additional focus on sales management.
• Strong understanding of client planning, fabric selection, and spatial design.
• Experience dealing with high-value clients and projects.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license.
• Strong proficiency in relevant design and office tools.
• Ability to manage long sales cycles and maintain client relationships.

Key Characteristics:

• Strong commercial awareness and sales-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail and design precision.
• Resilience and ability to handle project losses or delays.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented.