Interior Design Director of Business Development

Interior Design Director of Business Development & Marketing Every design studio needs a rainmaker and storyteller – someone who can translate vision into momentum, ideas into relationships, and creativity into growth. At BURDIFILEK, we choreograph emotion, materiality, and innovative contemporary expressions to create environments that inspire and elevate the experience of space. With three decades of award‑winning work spanning retail, hospitality, and residential design, our studio continues to collaborate with visionary brands around the world, to craft interiors that feel timeless, human and undeniably distinct. We are seeking an experienced Director of Business Development & Marketing who can tell that story to the world – and write the next chapter. Someone who can turn a conversation into an opportunity and express our vision with elegance and wit. About you As an active networker eager to join the BURDIFILEK team, you are a tenacious and driven individual who thrives on making connections and building meaningful partnerships. Naturally curious and always learning, you possess a deep understanding of brands within the retail, residential, and hospitality sectors. With a proven track record of commercial success and client acquisition, you bring valuable experience from a business development or client relationship management role – ideally within the interior design industry. Key Attributes Strong business development and marketing acumen. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and adapt across diverse relationships. Strategic thinker with the ability to research, analyze, and identify new client and brand opportunities. A natural storyteller with strong creative writing skills, able to articulate BURDIFILEK’s vision with clarity and impact. Innovative, self‑motivated, and relentlessly focused on achieving exceptional results. Responsibilities Business Development Work closely with Managing Partner and Creative Director to define business development strategy by identifying markets, targets/goals, messaging, tactics, and resources. Research key players / potential clients & brands within the hospitality, residential and retail sectors in Canada and globally. Connect directly with potential clients to introduce the firm and participate in meetings to present BURDIFILEK’s capabilities and portfolio. Draft RFP response (fee proposals). Maintain client files up to date and prepare print quarterly report on client outreach. Maintain a contact list of prospective clients. Oversee business development and marketing assistant. Marketing & PR Develop social media content and post stories on various social media platforms. Write press releases, book meetings with writers, photographers, and PR agency when necessary. Work closely with PR Agency during new project launch, monitor progress. Write a bi‑annual newsletter of current Burdifilek news and achievements. Oversee & maintain media contact list on office database. Maintain company profiles online and upload new projects on various interior design, architecture and retail platform and identify online similar opportunities. Compile PR and media results and print quarterly reports. Awards and Competitions Track current and new interior design competitions, determine eligibility, and maintain competition files in database. Prepare entries, prepare visual and written component. Track results + follow up as necessary. Photography/Graphic coordination Prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings with potential clients. Develop other printed/digital marketing content and collateral as required, providing a consistent voice and aesthetic for the company. Oversee project ‘photography library’ and keep it up to date. Web Work closely with Creative Director with online content. Input content additions/changes when needed. Required Skills and Experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven track record of copy. High level of organization and attention to detail. Comfortable with multi‑tasking in deadline‑driven environment. Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills. 5 years experience in marketing, business development or equivalent education. Associate or bachelor’s degree in marketing business or arts related field a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Experience with all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest). Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva & Mailchimp). Digital photography and video editing experience a plus. Must be based in Toronto. Please submit your credential and a short 3‑minute introductory video by e‑mail at yourfutureis@burdifilek.com with “Director, Business Development and Marketing” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Design #J-18808-Ljbffr