Interior Designer Team Leader

**Job Summary**

That’s Living Kids is seeking a creative, driven, and experienced **Interior Designer cum Team Leader** to lead the design, planning, showroom display, and execution of children-focused interior projects, while actively contributing to sales growth. This role combines **design leadership, hands-on project execution, showroom visual merchandising, and business development** to deliver inspiring, safe, and functional spaces aligned with the brand’s vision.

**Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Leadership**
- Lead concept development for kids’ interiors including play areas, bedrooms, schools, nurseries, and retail spaces
- Ensure designs are child-friendly, safe, functional, and visually engaging
- Maintain consistency with That’s Living Kids’ brand identity and design standards
- Review and approve layouts, mood boards, material selections, and 3D visualizations

**Team & Project Management**
- Manage, guide, and mentor the interior design team
- Allocate tasks, set timelines, and monitor project milestones
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments
- Oversee multiple projects from concept through completion

**Client & Stakeholder Coordination**
- Attend client meetings to understand requirements and present design proposals
- Provide professional design solutions tailored to client needs
- Manage revisions, approvals, and client expectations efficiently

**Showroom Visual Merchandising**
- Lead the visual merchandising of the That’s Living Kids showroom
- Design engaging showroom layouts that attract customers and drive sales
- Regularly refresh displays based on new collections, themes, and seasons
- Ensure showroom presentation supports customer conversion

**Sales & Business Development**
- Actively generate new sales through client meetings, referrals, and networking
- Convert walk-in and online inquiries into confirmed projects
- Present design proposals with strong commercial and value-driven storytelling
- Work with management to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Identify upselling opportunities for furniture, décor, and customization

Technical & Site Execution
- Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and BOQs
- Conduct site visits to ensure design intent is executed correctly
- Coordinate with fit-out teams and contractors
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

**Required Skills**:

- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent creative, conceptual, and spatial design skills
- Expertise in child-centric and family-friendly interior design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3Ds Max, V-Ray, Lumion, or similar software
- Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, furniture, and lighting
- Understanding of safety standards for children’s interiors
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client-handling skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or a related field
- 5-8 years of interior design experience, including 2-3 years in a leadership role
- Experience in kids’ interiors, residential, retail, or educational projects preferred
- Strong portfolio of conceptual and executed projects
- GCC experience is an added advantage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Are you proficient in AutoCAD and 3D design software (SketchUp, 3Ds Max, Lumion, V-Ray, or similar)? (Yes/No)
- Do you have experience designing children-focused interiors (kids’ rooms, play areas, nurseries, schools, or similar)? (Yes/No)
- Do you have at least 5 years of interior design experience, including leadership or team management? (Yes/No)