Sales Interior Designer

British Marinemember; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave increases with service

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sunseeker International seeks a creative and commercially minded Sales Interior designer to shape the interiors of our world-renowned luxury motor yachts. You will work with our Sales team, dealer network and customers worldwide to balance customer aspirations with manufacturing requirements.

Ideal candidates have a strong eye for design, enjoy presenting ideas with confidence, and can travel internationally to prestigious boat shows and events.

Qualifications

• A degree in interior design or related discipline is desirable.
• Experience in luxury interiors or related sectors preferred.
• Strong eye for colour, texture and design detail.

Responsibilities

• Create interior schemes and specifications for retail customer orders.
• Develop commercially balanced specifications for stock yachts.
• Advise on fabrics, finishes, timbers, flooring and colour palettes.
• Present interior concepts and mood boards to customers and dealers.
• Support customers through the interior selection journey to ensure an exceptional experience.
• Collaborate with Design, Production and Procurement to ensure achievable specs.
• Assist with developing new interior collections and option packages.
• Maintain awareness of current interior design trends and luxury products.
• Represent Sunseeker at international boat shows and events.

Skills

Interior design

Commercial awareness

Client presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.

At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart - and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.

In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building hand‑crafted, hand‑finished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards - from long‑serving specialists to more than 180 apprentices - our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.

Who We Are Seeking

At Sunseeker International we create some of the world's most iconic luxury motor yachts, combining innovative design, engineering excellence and exceptional craftsmanship. We are seeking a creative and commercially minded Sales Interior designer to join our Sales team and help shape the interiors of our world-renowned yachts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious designer who is passionate about luxury interiors and wishes to develop their career within a globally recognised brand. Working closely with our Sales team, dealer network and customers worldwide, you will play a key role in creating inspiring interior specifications that balance customer aspirations with commercial and manufacturing requirements.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual with a strong eye for design, colour and materials. You'll enjoy working directly with customers, presenting ideas with confidence and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.

Whether you come from an interior design, luxury residential, furniture, kitchen design or similar background, this role offers the opportunity to work on truly exceptional products while developing your expertise within the luxury marine sector.

A Day in the Life

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. One day you may be developing bespoke interior schemes for a retail customer, and the next you could be creating commercially attractive specifications for stock yachts destined for markets across the globe.

You’ll work closely with our Design, Production and Procurement teams, support customer meetings and presentations, research emerging design trends, and occasionally travel internationally to attend prestigious boat shows and customer events. Throughout it all, you’ll help ensure every Sunseeker interior delivers the perfect blend of luxury, style and practicality.

Example Responsibilities Include

• Creating interior schemes and specifications for retail customer orders.
• Developing commercially balanced specifications for stock yachts across the Sunseeker range.
• Advising colleagues and customers on fabrics, finishes, timbers, flooring and colour palettes.
• Presenting interior concepts, mood boards and design proposals to customers and dealer partners.
• Supporting customers throughout the interior selection journey to deliver an exceptional experience.
• Working collaboratively with Design, Production and Procurement teams to ensure specifications are practical and achievable.
• Assisting with the development of new interior collections and option packages.
• Maintaining awareness of current interior design trends, luxury products and customer preferences.
• Representing Sunseeker at selected international boat shows and customer events

To Be Considered for This Role You Should Have

• A degree or diploma in Interior Design or a related discipline (desirable).
• Previous experience within interior design, furniture, kitchens, luxury residential design or a similar sector.
• An excellent eye for colour, texture, materials and design detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and develop.
• The flexibility to travel internationally when required.
• A passion for luxury interiors and delivering outstanding customer experiences
• Experience within the marine industry would be advantageous but is not essential, as full support and product knowledge will be provided.
• We welcome applications from both experienced designers and exceptional graduates with a strong portfolio.

Sunseeker employees benefit from

With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:

• A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 2 years)
• Dental insurance (after 2 years)
• Annual leave increases with continued service
• Health Assured EAP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off) including Perkbox

Address Sunseeker Technology Centre, Mannings Heath, Poole, BH12 4NQ