Interior Design Consultant – Residential

About The Opportunity
Studio Orion, located in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is seeking an Interior Design Consultant to partner with architects and clients to understand their design vision and provide tailored furnishing solutions, ultimately bringing them to the flagship store for project realization.
This role is critical for building relationships within the design community, positioning Studio Orion as a thought leader, and driving sales through expert consultation and personalized design presentations.
Role & Responsibilities
Conduct regular field visits to meet architects and their design teams to understand their design philosophy, ongoing projects, and upcoming furnishing requirements while maintaining periodic engagement with assigned architect accounts.
Visit potential and existing clients at their offices or project sites to understand their design preferences, aesthetic themes, and project requirements while arranging their visits to the flagship store.
Understand architect and client design needs, preferences, and themes to prepare customized presentations and mood boards that showcase relevant furnishing solutions aligned with their vision.
Advise clients and architects on emerging trends in interior design, furnishings, furniture, mattresses, and accessories to position Studio Orion as a thought leader in the design space.
Coordinate and schedule architect and client visits to the flagship store ensuring optimal timing and preparation for comprehensive product demonstrations and design consultations.
Engage with clients and architects during their store visits by providing expert design advice, showcasing product ranges and styling solutions, and negotiating quotes to convert consultations into confirmed orders.
Maintain ongoing relationships with architects and clients to generate repeat orders and encourage referrals for new business opportunities within the design community.
Identify and prospect new architects and clients through field activities, design networking events, and market research to expand Studio Orion's design community presence.
Follow up systematically with architects and clients after consultations and store visits to maintain design dialogue, address queries, and drive order closure.
Maintain detailed records of all design consultations, architect meetings, client interactions, order status, and referral sources to track relationship progress and performance.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
Strong understanding of interior design principles and furnishing trends.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build rapport with architects and clients.
Ability to create compelling mood boards and presentations that effectively communicate design concepts.
Capability to understand client aesthetics, provide expert guidance on design trends, and translate preferences into actionable furnishing solutions.
Design sensibility and passion for interior aesthetics that builds credibility and trust with architects and design-conscious clients.
Ability to translate design conversations into personalized presentations and mood boards that resonate with client vision and bring them to the store.
Strategic approach to territory coverage ensuring regular touchpoints with assigned architects while prospecting within the design community.
Consultative mindset that positions interactions as design partnerships rather than transactions, leading to long-term relationships and business growth.
Preferred
Experience in managing efficient field visit schedules.
Proven track record in generating repeat orders and referrals from existing clients.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
Opportunity to work with leading architects and design-conscious clients in a dynamic retail environment.
Position as a thought leader in the interior design space through trend advisory and client education.
Focus on long-term relationship building and business growth through consultative design partnerships.
Skills: interior design,presentations,design

Work arrangement
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