INTERIOR TALENT, INC.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Since its founding in 2003, Interior Talent has evolved into one of the leading Talent Recruitment and Outplacement firms for the Architecture | Interior Design | Retail and Manufacturing Industries. Our defined area of expertise and ability to continually adapt to the unique needs of our clients allows us to provide focused, individualized service. Understanding the changes and demands for talent in different sectors ensures we concentrate our efforts on cultivating relationships with the right candidates. We attend the major industry shows and conferences and are frequently called upon by trade organizations to deliver keynote addresses and CEU accredited courses to the community. We are continually building and sharing this resource of industry knowledge so we are prepared when our clients come to us with a need. As a leading provider of talent we understand that these industries operate at the intersection of aesthetics, technology, and commerce. Our goal is to become a long-term, strategic partner with our clients, which means adhering to a full-service approach to finding the best talent.  Why Interior Talent? Our Candidates. Over the last fourteen years we have focused on building an extensive candidate network that is relationship driven. We understand this industry and our candidates trust us to present opportunities that align with their goals. Making a job change is a major career and life decision. Our team can be counted on for discretion, advice and support through the entire process. At Interior Talent we are privileged to work with the best in the industry and this is something we don't take lightly. We are an important partner in our candidate's career which includes being a resource for job market trends, current openings, company information, interview preparation and coaching, salary negotiation and overall strategic career planning. The quality and depth of our candidate network is why our clients choose Interior Talent. Each search begins with a thorough needs assessment with the client to define not only the key selection criteria for candidates, but also the organization’s environment, culture and mission. A comprehensive job description is compiled including the intangibles needed for success in the position. Each potential candidate is interviewed and assessed against the position specifications to determine their fit. A thorough review of their portfolio and project list is performed to determine if they match our search criteria. Next, our interview process digs deep into the performance milestones of each candidate. By understanding how a candidate achieved success and dealt with challenges in a position we are able to uncover how their core skills, personality and behaviors work in a professional environment. We continue our qualification process by uncovering multiple examples of individual and team driven accomplishments and challenges to ultimately create a profile of a candidate’s ability to perform. Preliminary reference interviews are then conducted in order to confirm and enhance our understanding of the candidate’s track record. All this happens before we even present a candidate for our clients review. Each qualified candidate’s background is now presented along with portfolio samples, if applicable, and the interview process with our client begins. When the perfect candidate is selected and an offer is extended, the search consultant will participate in any negotiations so that a mutually satisfying compensation package is agreed upon. It’s on the recruit’s first day of work that our real value as consultants begins to shine. We actively participate in getting feedback from both our clients and placements to help ensure a smooth transition. We are known for our follow-up and investment in the long-term satisfaction of both our candidates and clients. Whether it’s a quick phone call or lengthy after- hours discussion of big picture strategy, we are invested in the individuals with partner with. Nadia is the founder of Interior Talent. Her goal was to build a specialized recruitment firm for the Architecture and Design industry. Her vision was to create a talent resource that would change the way clients had previously viewed outsourcing their hiring needs. This has been achieved by investing time up front with each candidate in order to understand their innate talents and learned skill-sets so opportunites can be presented that align with both their professional and personal goals. Having spent the early part of her career in financial services and real estate in her home town of Vancouver, B.C.,  – Nadia moved to New York to pursue her love of design and all things creative. She received her first taste of recruiting after she graduated from F.I.T in New York City and had the opportunity to work with one of the leading creative recruitment firms in Manhattan. It was in Chicago that she first saw a need in the market for a talent resource that focused exclusively on the Architecture & Design community. Interior Talent opened their doors in 2003, followed by their second office in Orlando, Florida in 2005. You can reach Nadia directly at [email protected] Prior to joining Interior Talent, Kenneth spent nearly 15 years in a sales and operational role for Outback Steakhouse and Crunch Fitness collectively. There he enjoyed a successful career of hiring, training and mentoring hundreds of key employees. He now uses his expertise in staff development to help our candidates advance their careers while providing key employee retention strategies to our clients. As an avid public speaker and the outside voice of Interior Talent, Kenneth has had the opportunity to share our valuable industry specific recruitment knowledge with hundreds of professionals. He has been a key-note speaker at Neocon, Neocon East, Interiors, HD Boutique and multiple ASID and IIDA Chapter events. If you would like information on having Kenneth speak at your next event, please email him directly at