Design Business Development Executive

About the role

Night Shade Design is seeking a Design Business Development Executive to lead client acquisition, nurture high‑value relationships, and support studio growth across residential, commercial and developer‑led projects. The ideal candidate blends a design background with strong client‑facing skills, translating client needs into clear project briefs for the design team.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to new inquiries via Instagram, WhatsApp, phone, email and other channels.
• Assess client requirements, budget, timeline and expectations.
• Provide initial curated design advice and prepare quotations using approved pricing templates.
• Follow up with prospects until projects are confirmed, rejected or paused.
• Schedule and attend client meetings on‑site and off‑site, representing Night Shade Design at events and business‑development visits.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, real‑estate professionals, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate with the Lead Designer to transfer client requirements and prepare hand‑over documents.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads, quotations and next actions.

Required profile

• Background in interior design, architecture or a related design discipline.
• Confident, client‑facing personality with strong communication skills.
• Organised, consistent follow‑up and able to attend outdoor meetings.
• Fluent in Arabic and English preferred; valid driving licence preferred.
• Experience with interior‑design clients, developers, real‑estate or luxury fit‑out projects is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Understanding of interior‑design concepts and terminology.
• Ability to prepare design service quotations and explain scope.