Design-Driven FF&E & Interior Materials Specialist

NAGA

United Arab Emirates

In loco

AED 180.000 - 240.000

Tempo pieno

2 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

NAGA Architects, Designers & Planners is seeking an Interior Materials & FF&E Specification Specialist to support the Interior Design team across residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the UAE. You will research, specify, document, and coordinate interior materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, equipment, fabrics, and decorative elements throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires delivering well-researched, technically appropriate material selections, coordinating with

Competenze

Bachelor-level credential in interior design, interior architecture, or architecture.
Proven experience with interior materials, FF&E specification, finishes, and product selection.
Experience on residential, hospitality, or mixed-use interior design projects.
Strong knowledge of finishes, fabrics, furnishings, and decorative elements.
Understanding of durability, fire ratings, maintenance, slip/moisture resistance, sustainability, and acoustic performance.
Experience creating detailed material, finishes, and FF&E schedules and docs.
Knowledge of local and international suppliers is advantageous.
Ability to coordinate with suppliers, contractors, procurement, and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple materials across projects and stages.
Strong communication and coordination skills.

Mansioni

Research, select, and specify interior materials including stone, tiles, timber, veneers, laminates, metal finishes, wall finishes, flooring, upholstery, fabrics, carpets, and specialist finishes.
Develop detailed FF&E specifications for loose furniture, decorative lighting, rugs, accessories, window treatments, and other interior elements.
Specify upholstery fabrics, curtains, sheers, cushions, leather, performance textiles, and hospitality-grade fabrics where required.
Prepare and maintain detailed material, finishes, and FF&E schedules with manufacturer, supplier, product reference, colour, finish, dimensions, and technical requirements.
Prepare specification sheets, cut sheets, material boards, sample boards, and digital material presentations.
Coordinate material/FF&E selections with overall interior design concepts for consistency across spaces.
Review materials for durability, fire ratings, slip resistance, moisture resistance, sustainability, and acoustic performance.
Source products from local and international suppliers and maintain a supplier library.
Liaise with suppliers to obtain samples, data, certifications, pricing, lead times, and availability.
Support design with value engineering and alternative material selections while preserving design quality.
Coordinate specifications with architectural, joinery, lighting, sanitaryware, kitchen, and other packages.
Review supplier/contractor submittals against approved specs.
Assist with mock-up reviews, samples approvals, and material inspections.
Maintain up-to-date specification records throughout design development and tender stages.
Monitor discontinued or unavailable products and propose replacements.
Support procurement/site teams by clarifying material/FF&E specs in later stages.