Interior Design Trainer

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a reputable university.
• Minimum 4–5 years of full-time work experience in interior design, preferably handling residential interior and built projects.
• Experienced in handling clients and translating their needs into functional, practical, and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Experienced in a fast-paced working environment, with a strong understanding of interior design processes, technical standards, and project workflows.
• Proficient in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint) .
• Familiarity with Thudio by Dekoruma is preferred.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and verbal communication skills , with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing designers' technical and professional capabilities.
• Creative, detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, persuasive, and resilient.
• Able to develop structured training materials, assess performance, and provide constructive feedback.
• Willing to work fully onsite (WFO), 5 days per week .

Job Description

1. Designer Training & Development

• Conduct training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities to improve designers' technical skills, design quality, and understanding of interior design standards.
• Develop structured learning materials, training modules, presentations, and practical exercises related to interior design processes, tools, technical standards, materials, and project execution.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to designers to support their professional growth and improve design capabilities.

2. Competency Assessment & Performance Evaluation

• Evaluate designers' technical competencies, design quality, and adherence to established design standards.
• Develop assessment tools, evaluation criteria, and performance tracking methods to measure training effectiveness and identify individual or team development needs.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training programs or improvement plans based on evaluation results.
• Monitor designers' progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement.

3. Design Quality Control & Standards

• Conduct quality control reviews of interior designs to ensure compliance with Dekoruma's design standards, technical requirements, and project specifications.
• Identify, document, and communicate design issues and improvement areas to the relevant designers and design leads.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to help designers resolve design issues and improve the overall quality and consistency of their work.

4. Training Content & Process Improvement

• Develop, review, and update design guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training materials to ensure alignment with evolving business needs and design standards.
• Research and introduce new materials, products, design techniques, tools, and industry best practices to enhance designers' knowledge and capabilities.
• Continuously improve training methods, learning materials, and development programs based on assessment results, feedback, and observed performance gaps.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Interior Designer Sales Manager, Area manager and relevant departments to identify training needs, align design standards, and address recurring technical or process-related challenges.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure designers have the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to execute projects effectively.
• Conduct project or site visits when necessary to review design implementation, identify practical learning opportunities, and provide relevant technical feedback.