Senior FF&E Designer

Kristina Zanic Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FF&E Designer who will play a vital role in all phases of design projects. This position involves creating and reviewing FF&E specifications, managing project deliverables, and liaising with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interior design, particularly in furnishings and fixtures, and will be responsible for producing concept designs and overseeing quality throughout the project lifecycle. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and expertise will contribute to innovative design solutions that enhance spaces and meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Strong background in FF&E design and project management.
• Experience in liaising with clients and overseeing design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Produce concept designs and manage FF&E selections for projects.
• Liaise with clients and ensure design quality and cohesion.
• Mentor junior designers and oversee project quality.

Skills

FF&E Design

Project Coordination

CAD Software

Client Liaison

Material Selection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Relevant Design Certifications

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Visualization Software

Job description

The Senior FF&E designer is involved in all phases of a design project as a support, and depending on the project, this may include the design or renovation of internal spaces, including furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lighting, and colour schemes.
The various phases of a project include Briefing, Concept Design, Design Development, Design Documentation, and Contract Administration, including project coordination, styling and site coordination where required. Senior FF&E designer will work with the FF&E Director and coordinate with FF&E and design teams across all KZC offices for all phases of the project, both Pre-contract and post-contract. Be responsible for various tasks, including the creations and reviews of schedules, specifications, and check basic CAD work for layouts and bespoke furniture design. Where required, review costings.
The Senior FF&E Designer will report to the SDD/DD/FF&E Director or Design Manager regarding project deliverables and prepare time schedules to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Produce concept designs and mood boards, design narratives, FF&E selections, and finish, sanitary ware and hardware selections.

• Review FF&E and material selections from the design team to ensure quality and cohesion.

• Lead the development of FF&E specification books and other relevant spec documents.

• Manage and brief the design team on live projects, outlining the deliverables on each phase and scope of works.

• Check basic CAD work for layouts and bespoke furniture design.

• Liaise directly with clients, sub-consultants, contractors.

• Review shop drawings and prototypes to ensure they align with the design intent.

• Produce material samples or mood boards for presentation to clients for the project.

• Work with the design team to develop 3D visuals and concept narratives, helping bring project concepts to life.

• Understand individual clients' needs and the needs of the people using the spaces, developing FF&E design concepts in consultation with the client and establishing final briefs.

• Review all projects FF&E technical submissions and specifications.

• Overview/improve all company standards related to FF&E specification.

• Manage the process of design deliverables for all projects for the FF&E.

• Mentor and direct junior and middle-weight designers.

• Supervise quality at the design and delivery stage and on-site when required for the project.

• Keep up to date with new developments in the design industry.