FF&E & Interior Materials Specialist

NAGA; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NAGA Architects, Designers & Planners is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering architectural, engineering, and planning solutions across the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

We are seeking an Interior Materials & FF&E Specification Specialist to support the Interior Design team on residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects through concept to tender, focusing on research, specification, documentation, and coordination of materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and decor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in interior materials, FF&E specification, finishes, and product selection.
• Experience on residential, hospitality, or mixed-use interior design projects.
• Strong knowledge of interior finishes, materials, fabrics, furniture, fixtures, and decorative elements.
• Understanding of fire ratings, durability, maintenance, slip resistance, moisture resistance, sustainability, and acoustic performance.
• Experience preparing detailed material, finishes, and FF&E schedules and specification documentation.
• Strong knowledge of local and international suppliers and manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• 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 and FF&E selections with the interior design concept and maintain consistency across spaces and packages.
• Review materials for durability, maintenance, fire rating, 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 team with value engineering and alternative material selections while maintaining design quality.
• Coordinate specifications with architectural, joinery, lighting, sanitaryware, kitchen, and other packages.
• Review supplier and contractor submittals against approved design specifications.
• Assist with mock-up reviews, sample approvals, and material inspections.
• Maintain accurate specification records throughout design development and tender/IFC stages.
• Monitor discontinued or unavailable products and propose replacements.
• Support procurement and site teams with clarification on material/FF&E specifications during later stages.

Skills

Interior design

FF&E specification

Materials research

Coordination

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Material libraries

Job description

NAGA Architects, Designers & Planners is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering architectural, engineering, and planning solutions across the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

We are seeking an Interior Materials & FF&E Specification Specialist to support the Interior Design team on residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects through concept to tender, focusing on research, specification, documentation, and coordination of materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and decor.