David Watchorn

Strategic Art Specialist and Interior Design Consultant offering over a decade of expertise in managing high-end residential and hospitality projects globally. Expert in FF&E coordination, creative concept development, and the seamless integration of decorative arts into interior staging. A results-driven professional with a strong track record in client relations, vendor management, and driving sales through innovative sourcing and spatial design.

Design Consultant - Budget Blinds Of South East Toronto

(2022-05 - 2024-03)

• Optimized retail staging and visual merchandising strategies by tailoring product displays and inventory layouts to current trends and seasonal color palettes, directly increasing customer engagement.
• Generated $281K in residential revenue by leading over 200 personalized design consultations and maintaining proactive client relationships.

Freelance Project Lead - Tatar Art Projects

(2021-09 - 2022-01)

• Spearheaded stakeholder communications and artwork placements with interior design teams for the Marina Bay Sands Executive Lounge and Restaurant.
• Managed logistics to align art installations with project milestones.

Art Consultant - Wonder By White Jacket

(2019-08 - 2021-06)

• Developed visual merchandising concepts and curated staged environments for hospitality and residential projects, translating brand direction into cohesive spatial experiences including the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok and Shangri-La Kunming Hotel & Residences.
• Produced and maintained product specification documents, presentation materials, and installation directives to support consistent rollout across project teams and vendors.
• Collaborated with designers and vendors to execute installations, ensuring brand-aligned and visually impactful final displays.

Art Consultant - Canvas Art Consultants

(2018-03 - 2019-04)

• Led visual direction and decorative installation across 50+ concurrent interior design projects, developing and communicating consistent visual merchandising directives to maintain brand alignment across all locations and display elements.
• Guided a multidisciplinary team of artists, artisans, and vendors through all production phases — coordinating timelines, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Assessed trend patterns and colour forecasts to inform product direction and category selections for upcoming campaigns and projects.

Decorative Arts Designer - Yabu Pushelberg

(2013-06 - 2018-01)

• Developed decorative arts concepts and FF&E selections for luxury hospitality projects including the Park Hyatt New York, Four Seasons Downtown New York, and Four Seasons at Burj Alshaya Kuwait City — producing renders, specification drawings, and presentation materials to support internal alignment and vendor production.
• Produced detailed product renderings, floorplans, and specification drawings using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, ensuring all outputs met brand standards and were optimized for production feasibility.
• Coordinated with global vendors and artisans to produce and install custom design elements, managing timelines, quality control, and on-site execution within complex project schedules.

Visual Merchandiser & Client Experience - Avenue Road

(2012-12 - 2013-06)

• Curated and managed high-end visual merchandising for a luxury furniture showroom, elevating the client experience through brand-aligned product staging and spatial presentation.
• Styled showroom environments to highlight key pieces and support sales initiatives, adapting layouts seasonally to reflect new collections and campaigns.

Freelance Set & Prop Stylist - Plutino Group

(2010-05 - 2012-12)

Sales Consultant - Montauk Sofa

(2010-02 - 2012-12)

Bachelor of Environmental Design - Faculty of Architecture - University of Manitoba (2006-01 - 2009-01)

Fine Arts Studies - University of Manitoba (2003-01 - 2006-01)